Skin-Port And Site Cleaning Instructions; A-Tube Cleaning Instructions; In Case Of Difficulty; Accessories Replacement - Aspire Assist Manuel D'utilisation

3. Close the Drain Clamp and hold the device over a sink.
Squeeze the Reservoir until approximately 1/3 of the soapy
water from the Reservoir has been pumped out through the
Drain Tube and into the sink.
4. Open the drain clamp. Squeeze the Reservoir again and
allow the remainder of the Reservoir to be pumped out
through the Drain Tube and into the sink.
5. Fill a clean Reservoir (or thoroughly rinse the one from
above) with drinking water and repeat steps 3 & 4. Repeat as
necessary.
6. Rinse all components with water to ensure that all soap /
bubbles have been removed.
7. Disconnect the tubing, shake to let water run out, and store
it in the carry bag.
8. Wipe down the Companion as necessary and store the entire
device in its carry bag.
Occasional Cleaning
A diluted vinegar soak can be used as needed to clean and
deodorize the Companion and accessories. Do not clean the
Connector with vinegar, as it could cause damage to the
Connector.
1. Soak the Companion, Reservoir, T-Fitting, Connector Tube,
and Drain Tube in a mixture of equal parts household
vinegar (distilled white vinegar) and water overnight.
2. Rinse all components in water thoroughly before using.
Caution: Do not use the following solvents for cleaning the

Aspiration Device: butyl alcohol, ethanol, Freon, bleach,
acetone, hydrogen peroxide, or household/multi-purpose
cleaners other than dish soap and diluted vinegar. Use of any of
these solvents may lead to breakdown of plastic components
and labeling. Use of any of these solvents may result in infusion
of harmful chemicals into the stomach.
Caution: Never expose the Companion, Reservoir, or

accessories to excessive heat such as a dishwasher or very hot
water.
2.5 Skin-Port and Site Cleaning
Instructions
The Skin-Port does not require special cleaning procedures.
After each aspiration session, use tissue paper to dry any excess
fluid in the Skin-Port hole. During daily bathing, use soap and
water to gently wash the Skin-Port and the skin underneath the
Skin-Port. The skin should be thoroughly dried afterwards with
a clean towel. The site should be kept as dry as possible at all
times (except for bathing). Do not use creams or powders
around the A-Tube insertion site.
2.6

A-Tube Cleaning Instructions

The A-Tube does not require special cleaning procedures.
Flushing the A-Tube after each use using the water infusion
instructions detailed in the Companion Operation section is
sufficient to maintain a clean and functional A-Tube. After
aspiration, always flush the A-Tube with water immediately
prior to removing the Connector.
2.7

In Case of Difficulty

Breakage or Failure
If any part of the device breaks or fails to operate correctly,
discontinue use of the aspiration device and immediately
contact your physician.
Clogging
If the A-Tube appears to be clogged, fill the reservoir with warm
water or a non-caloric carbonated beverage such as diet cola,
and infuse water in short pulses into the stomach to attempt to
dislodge the trapped particles. If the A-Tube cannot be cleared
by water or carbonated beverage infusion, contact your
physician to have the A-Tube unclogged.
Caution: Do not use objects (e.g. wires, brushes, or other
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mechanical devices) to clean or unclog the A-Tube or Skin-Port.
Using such objects might cause damage to the components.
Irritation
If you notice increased irritation, redness, discharge, or pain
around the skin underneath the Skin-Port at any time, contact
your physician immediately. It could be a sign of infection or
A-Tube migration in the stoma tract.
2.8

Accessories Replacement

Connector
The Connector must be replaced after 115 cycles. The left
counter digit will be displayed in red when there are 19 cycles
left, indicating that the Connector will need to be replaced
soon. When the Counter reads "00", you have completed 115
cycles and a new Connector must be obtained through your
physician. If you continue to use the Connector, it will then read
"- 9" and become disabled to prevent future use. To replace the
Connector, detach the Connector from the Connector Tube,
and attach the new Connector to the tube.
Tubing Set
The Tubing Set, which includes a Connector Tube, Drain Tube,
and T-Fitting, may be replaced periodically as desired, due to
accumulated odor or discoloration that cannot be removed
using the cleaning methods described in this manual. Each
new Drain Tube and Connector Tube should be cut to the
appropriate length before use. See Section 2.1 for tubing
assembly instructions.
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Safety Information

Users should become familiar with the following Warnings and
Cautions:
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