flexicare medisize PIEZA EN T PARA EL POTENCIADOR DE HME Manual Del Usuario

Intended Use
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The T-piece for HME-Booster must only be used with an HME-Booster Heating Element.
- The HME-Booster can be used with the HME's and HME Filters either in intensive care unit or during anaesthesia (unless the anaesthetic mixture is inflammable).
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It must always be used in conjunction with an HME or an HME Filter.
Instructions for Use
Connection
- Connect the two 15 mm male/female ends to the disposable T-piece as follows: one of the ends is directly connected to the endotracheal catheter (in the direction of the
arrow on the T-piece), and the other end is inserted:
- during anaesthesia: directly between the endotracheal catheter and the HME or HME Filter
- in intensive care: directly between the endotracheal catheter and the HME or HME Filter, or between the endotracheal catheter and the "Catheter Mount" fitted to the
HME or HME Filter
- Link the respirator tube to the HME or HME Filter following the normal procedure. The respirator can now be started as it is unlikely that any air will leak through the
hydrophobic membrane (± 0.1% at normal operating pressure).
- Plug the transformer into the mains.
- Check the x-ring on the heating element, and then engage the heating element in the T-piece, rotating it to ensure a firm fit. A yellow light then comes on to indicate the
activation of the heater. When the proper operating temperature of the heater is reached, the light turns green.
- Connect the water feed line to a water bag or bottle. Only use pure, particle-free water for inhalation (sterile or otherwise). The water supply to the T-piece is gravitational.
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Open de clamp. The HME-Booster will automatically take the necessary quantity of water (± 1 drop/min = 3 ml/h)
- The Medisize HME-Booster is now operational. During operation, check the green LED lights on the heater and transformer. In case any light is off or turns red, replace the heater.
Disconnection
- Close the clamp to stop the flow of water.
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Unscrew and remove the heating element to stop heating. Unplug the transformer from the mains.
Warnings
- Do not use a T-piece if its packaging is damaged.
- Once it has been removed from its packaging, carry out a visual examination of the T-piece and its membrane.
- Only to be used under medical supervision.
- Due to the constant flow of steam, the aluminium grill on the T-piece of the HME-Booster is self-cleaning.
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The HME-Booster is not a conventional active humidifier. It must be used with an HME or an HME Filter. Do not use the HME-Booster and an HME or HME Filter in conjunction
with an conventional humidifier on the inspiratory tube or at any other point on the circuit. Do not use an infusion pump or a pressurised infuser for the water supply for the
HME-Booster.
- Do not use on patient less than 20 kg in weight or with a respiratory volume of less than 200 ml. In paediatrics: only use on children aged 6 and above.
- Never let the system in permanent contact with the bare skin.
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The T-piece is a single patient product (max 72 h).
- The base of the heating element can be very hot.
- Do not reuse, reprocess or resterilise. Reuse, reprocessing or resterilisation may compromise the structural integrity of the device and/or lead to device failure which, in turn,
may result in patient injury, illness or death. Reuse, reprocessing or resterilisation may also create a risk of contamination of the device and/or cause patient infection or
cross-infection, including, but not limited to, the transmission of infectious disease(s) from one patient to another. Contamination of the device may lead to injury, illness or
death of the patient.
The Disposable T-piece
- T-piece 59 mm long, fitted with 15 mm male/female ends and 22 mm for the heating element + Feeding line with clamp and (vented) spike.
- Fitted with a hydrophobic PTFE membrane and a perforated aluminium grill.
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Component materials: polycarbonate, aluminium and polyester lined PTFE.
- For use with an HME with or without antibacterial antiviral filter, either as an intensive care unit or during anaesthesia (unless the anaesthetic mixture is inflammable), at flow
rates of between 2 and 12 l/min.
- Humidifies and heats the gases supplied to the patient.
- Output temperature: 35º C with an HME.
- Fluid flow: 3 ml/h (± 20% depending on respiratory volume).
- PTFE hydrophobic filter membrane with a polyester support
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Pore dimensions: 0.2 microns.
- Pressure resistance test: 500 mbar.
- Membrane tear test: 1.9 bar.
- Weight: 11 g (without heating element).
- Dead space volume: 9 ml.
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Measurements carried out in accordance with ISO 9360 standard.
To be Printed in PANTONE 2925C
EN - HME-BOOSTER T-PIECE
148mm