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The V-Vac Suction Unit is a manual portable unit designed to provide quick and effective suction. Fully assembled, it weighs less than one pound (0,45 kg) and can be adjusted to accomodate different hand sizes or to provide a range of suction pressures from no more than ~170mmHg up to ~380mmHg.

1. CAUTIONS/WARNINGS

3. CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

• Read these Directions for Use carefully and become familiar with the operation and maintenance before you use the unit. • Training should take place before the device is used on a patient. • The use of suction devices may require appropriate infection disease precautions be taken during use, cleaning of the device and disposal of the cartridges. • Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. • Do not block exhaust outlet during use. • Replacement cartridges are not intended for reuse. • Keep cartridge compressed until installed in handle. Remove retaining strap just prior to installation

1. Hold the handle as shown in your left hand. Holding the cartridge at a right angle, insert the oval-shaped hole firmly into the fitting on the handle (see inset).

To avoid clogging the exhaust filter when the device is partially filled, do not point the cartridge tip up.

2. Keeping the cartridge in the fitting, pivot it towards the handle and then snap it into place with your thumbs.The intake valve is protected by a plastic cap. Be sure to remove this protective cap before using the unit (see inset).

The intake valve (cartridge tip) was designed to prevent the backward flow of suctioned matter back through the tip when cartridge tip is pointed downward.

4. STROKE ADJUSTMENT

2. COMPONENTS To adjust the stroke of the handle (and thereby adjust the suction pressure that can be generated), squeeze the handle and flip the stroke stop over (see inset). The front position provides maximum suction pressure of ~380mmHg.The rear position offers a lower suction pressure with a maximum of ~170mmHg.To secure the stroke stop, push down until it snaps into place.

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handle. By keeping the handle squeezed, the particle can be held on the tip and lifted out of the patient’s mouth.To unclog the intake valve, keep the tip pointed down and push through or remove the stuck particle. Suctioning can then be continued as before.

An adapter tip is provided for additional applications. This can be stored on the adapter tip holder (see inset). Also included is a short, non-sterile 18 French suction catheter.The short suction catheter and most other standard suction catheters without suction activation ports can be used with the adapter tip. Catheters should be firmly seated into the adapter tip before use.The adapter tip should then be pushed over the intake valve. A double male connector is provided to use the adapter tip with female-ended catheters.

Clogging-Exhaust The exhaust valve has been positioned to limit the possibility of it becoming clogged during use. If the 425 ml cartridge becomes full, the exhaust filter could clog.This can also happen if the cartridge is partially full and is held tip up. If the exhaust filter clogs, the handle will not return to the ready (compressed cartridge) position. In this situation, flip open the exhaust valve cap that holds the filter. In most cases, the exhaust valve will clear and the unit will again operate. Note:With the exhaust filter removed, some emesis may escape through the exhaust valve.

6. CARTRIDGE REMOVAL 1. Hold the handle as shown with the tip pointed away from you.With the heel of your left palm, push out on the cartridge reservoir while gripping the handle frame beneath the nozzle with the fingers of your left hand.

8. CLEANING Throughly clean handle after each use by scrubbing in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Check the handle’s condition and function before returning it to service. 9. SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION Peak Airflow: 70 liters/minute VacuumApproximately 380 mmHg plus (51 kPa plus) Vacuum Range – Approximately: 170 mmHg – 380 mmHg plus (23 kPa – 51 kPa plus) PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Size (fully assembled): 13.5” x 2.5” x 4.8” (34,3cm x 6,4cm x 12,2cm)

2. As the cartridge pops out, catch it with your right hand, pivot it to a right angle position and remove. As an additional safe-guard against leakage, the protective cap can be replaced over the intake valve.

Weight Approximately: 10.3 oz. (292g) Replacement Cartridge Capacity: 425ml

7.TROUBLE SHOOTING

ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: -18˚C to 45˚C (0˚F to 100˚F) Storage Temperature: -40˚C to 63˚C (-40˚F to 150˚F) Clogging-Intake Clogging of the intake valve is minimized due to its large (1/2”) bore. If a very large particle clogs the tip, increased resistance will be felt when squeezing the 4

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Please check revision before use 10. LIMITED WARRANTY Laerdal Medical warrants to the purchaser that its product(s) is/are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original user. During the designated one (1) year period, Laerdal Medical will, upon receipt of a product from the purchaser and notification in writing of the defect, Laerdal will, at its option, repair or replace any parts of the entire product if defect is due to materials or workmanship.

• Il prodotto viene usato nel modo appropriato, nella piena osservanza delle Istruzioni d’Uso. Laerdal Medical non si assume alcuna responsabilità, ai sensi della presente garanzia, per danni incidentali o indiretti, o nel caso in cui siano state eseguite o tentate riparazioni o modifiche non autorizzate, o nel caso in cui il prodotto, o parte di esso, sia stato danneggiato per incidente, uso scorretto o abuso.

Products found to be defective and notification of defects may also be sent to the authorized Laerdal Medical dealer from whom the product was purchased. All postage, shipping or handling charges shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

La presente garanzia non copre la normale usura, la fuoriuscita di liquidi, macchie, scolorimento o altre irregolarità estetiche che non impediscano né riducano le prestazioni del prodotto. Alcuni stati degli USA non consentono l’esclusione o la limitazione dei danni incidentali o indiretti, per cui tali limitazioni o esclusioni potrebbero non valere nel vostro caso.

This limited warranty shall apply only if: • service, repair, readjustment, or modification is carried out by Laerdal Medical or persons authorized by Laerdal Medical • the product is used in the proper manner in strict compliance with its Directions for Use.

Non esistono altre garanzie esplicite o implicite, sia di commerciabilità, di adeguatezza allo scopo, o di altra natura, sul prodotto, sulle sue parti e sui suoi accessori.

Laerdal Medical shall not be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages, or in the event any unauthorized repairs or modifications have been made or attempted, or when the product or any part thereof has been damaged by accident, misuse or abuse.

10. EINGESCHRÄNKTE GARANTIE Laerdal Medical gibt auf seine Produkte eine Garantie von einem (1) Jahr ab Kaufdatum auf Material und Verarbeitung. Diese Garantie gilt für den ursprünglichen Benutzer. Bei etwaigen Material- oder Verarbeitungsmängeln während dieser einjährigen (1) Garantiezeit wird Laerdal Medical nach seinem freien Ermessen ein defektes Teil oder das gesamte Produkt reparieren oder ersetzen, wenn dieses vom Käufer zusammen mit einem schriftlichen Hinweis auf den Defekt an Laerdal Medical eingesandt wird. Defekte Produkte oder Mitteilungen über einen Defekt können auch an den autorisierten Laerdal Medical-Fachhändler geschickt werden, bei dem das Produkt gekauft wurde. Fracht- und Versandkosten gehen zu Lasten des Käufers. Diese eingeschränkte Garantie gilt nur unter folgenden Voraussetzungen: • Service- und Reparaturarbeiten sowie Modifizierungen und Einstellungen werden nur von Laerdal oder durch von Laerdal Medical beauftragtes Fachpersonal durchgeführt. • Das Produkt wird sachgerecht unter strenger Beachtung der Anleitungen in dieser Gebrauchsanweisung verwendet. Laerdal Medical kann im Rahmen dieser Garantie nicht für zufällige Schäden oder Folgeschäden oder für Schäden an dem Produkt oder seinen Teilen haftbar gemacht werden, die durch Unfälle, Mißbrauch oder falschen Gebrauch verursacht wurden. Laerdal Medical ist ebenfalls nicht haftbar, wenn unzulässige Reparaturen oder Modifizierungen vorgenommen wurden. Diese Garantie erstreckt sich nicht auf normalen Verschleiß, Verfärbungen oder andere Unregelmäßigkeiten kosmetischer Natur, die auf die Funktionsfähigkeit des Produktes keinerlei Einfluß haben. In bestimmten Staaten der USA ist eine Einschränkung oder ein vollständiger Ausschluß von zufälligen Schäden oder Folgeschäden nicht zulässig; die genannten Einschränkungen oder Ausschlüsse treffen daher unter Umständen nicht auf Sie zu. Zu dem Produkt, seinen Teilen und Zubehörteilen gibt es kei-

This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, staining, discolorization, or other cosmetic irregularity which does not impede or degrade product performance. Some states in the USA do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so those limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. There are no other expressed or implied warranties, whether of merchantability, fitness of purpose, or otherwise, on the product, its parts, and accessories.

10. GARANZIA LIMITATA Laerdal Medical garantisce all’acquirente che il prodotto è privo di difetti sia relativamente al materiale che alla lavorazione per un periodo di un (1) anno a decorrere dalla data dell’acquisto da parte del primo utente. Durante il periodo designato di un (1) anno, Laerdal Medical riparerà o sostituirà, a suo giudizio, qualunque parte del prodotto intero, dietro ricevimento del prodotto da parte dell’acquirente con notifica scritta del difetto, qualora esso sia imputabile al materiale o alla lavorazione. I prodotti ritenuti difettosi e la notifica del difetto possono essere spediti anche al rappresentante autorizzato Laerdal Medical da cui è stato effettuato l’acquisto.Tutte le spese di affrancatura, spedizione o di gestione saranno esclusivamente a carico dell’acquirente. La presente garanzia limitata è da considerarsi valida solo se: • Le operazioni di assistenza tecnica, riparazione, regolazione o modifica vengono effettuate esclusivamente da Laerdal Medical o da personale autorizzato da Laerdal Medical.

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