Skin-Port; Aspireassist System; Connector - Aspire Assist Manuel D'utilisation

1.2.3 Skin-Port

The Skin-Port is placed by a physician 10 – 14 days after the
A-Tube is placed. The Skin-Port is attached to the end of the
A-Tube. A fully installed Skin-Port enables the A-Tube to be
used for Aspiration Therapy. Drain pads may be inserted
between the skin and the Skin-Port to maintain a clean stoma
site. If used, drain pads should be replaced as needed to
maintain a dry and clean stoma site.
A. Connector Attachment Holes. Holes in the Skin-Port face
that allow teeth on the Connector to attach with the Skin-
Port.
B. Skin-Port Face. Front of the Skin-Port that rotates inside the
Skin-Port only when the Connector is attached and the
Connector lever pushed.
C. Valve Opening. When the opening is aligned with the
A-Tube opening (only during connector triggering)
aspiration can be performed.
B
C

1.2.4 AspireAssist System

The system includes the following elements:
Companion and accessories folded up to fit in Carry Bag
A
B
C
D
G
F
I
Skin
(abdomen)
A
H
E
Assembled
Companion
ready for use
A. Drain Tube. Tube for aspirated stomach contents to drain
out of the Companion.
B. Connector & Connector Tube. Provides Companion
connection to the Skin-Port. Attaches to the connector and
provides a flexible tube for aspirated food to travel to the
Companion.
C. Companion. See section 1.2.1.
D. T-Fitting. Has two barbed fittings that attach to the
Connector Tube and Drain Tube, and connects to the
Companion.
E. Reservoir. Soft water bottle that can be squeezed to infuse
water through the A-Tube and into the stomach or to rinse
the Companion tubing.
F. Carry Bag. Allows storage of the Companion and its
accessories
G. Drain Clamp. When flipped in the closed position, water can
be infused and directed through the Connector Tube. The
open position is selected to allow aspiration through the
Drain Tube.
H. Lanyard. Strap that can hold the Companion around the
neck.
I. Emergency Clamp. In case of Skin-Port disconnection from
the A-Tube, the Emergency Clamp can be clamped onto the
A-Tube to prevent leakage of gastric fluid and A-Tube
migration into the stoma tract.

1.2.5 Connector

The Connector has the following features:
A. Connector Lever. Pushing the lever to its stop (clockwise)
opens the Skin-Port valve. Returning the lever to its original
position re-closes the valve.
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