Intended Use - 3A HEALTH CARE MINIASPEED Battery Evo Plus Manuel D'instructions

The MINIASPEED BATTERY EVO PLUS aspirator, specific for secretion removal, is a portable professional
device suitable for use in ambulances, in homes and in clinics. It has a vacuum regulator, a vacuum gauge and
1000 ml container with a protection device to prevent liquid from entering the suction pump, which cuts off the
aspiration flow. It has lifetime lubrication and is easy to handle, simple to use, reliable, strong and silent. This
model has a 12 V rechargeable battery; when connected to the ambulance mounting bracket it not only operates
on the ambulance's battery but also recharges. The MINIASPEED BATTERY EVO PLUS aspirator has the following
accessories: 1000 ml container with protection device, power supply cord with multi-voltage power supply unit,
24 cm long sterilisable silicone connection tube, 130 cm long sterilisable silicone connection tube, sterile, disposable
cannula, sterile, disposable manual flow regulator, disposable bag and disposable antibacterial filter.
N.B.: Only use genuine accessories supplied by 3A Health Care; the accessories supplied with the device by the
manufacturer have been tested and proven compliant with the latest current safety standards. WARNING! Correct
operation of the device is not guaranteed in the event of use of accessories other than those supplied.
Battery-powered medical / surgical aspirator intended for use in the field and/or in vehicles. It may also be used
in home care and/or outpatient settings.
Medical purposes: This product is intended for use for the aspiration of body fluids.
Intended users of the product:
• Legally certified medical personnel (doctors, nurses and therapists).
• For home treatment or home care under the guidance of medical personnel.
• Users must also be able to understand the operation of the medical device, and the contents of the instruction
manual, in general terms.
Intended patients for the product: People who need to remove body fluids (saliva, blood, etc.).
Environment: This product is intended for use in an ambulance. However, it may also be used in home care
and/or outpatient settings.
Expected duration: Duration may vary based on the operating environment. The lifetime of the device is 5 years
and that of the collection vessel and the silicone tubes 1 year or 30 sterilisation cycles. The cannula, manual
flow regulator, antibacterial filter and bag are disposable devices and must therefore be replaced after each
application. Frequent use of the product may shorten the duration.
Precautions for use: The warnings and cautions described in the instruction manual must be observed.
This is a medical device and must be used by qualified staff. It must be operated as indicated in this user
instruction manual. It is important for the operator to read and understand the information on use and
maintenance of the unit. If you have any questions, contact your stockist. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION:
in the case of illnesses with a risk of infection or microbial contamination, the accessories should be
thoroughly cleaned and sterilised after each use.
The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that all its products are of the highest quality and are reliable.
Nevertheless, as for all electrical appliances, fundamental safety standards must be observed:
• Children and persons who are not self-sufficient may only use the unit under the strict supervision of a
responsible adult who has read this manual.
• The device must always be used by specifically trained staff who have read this manual.
• Never use adapters for supply voltages different to the voltage shown on the data plate on the back of the
unit. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.
• The unit should not be used in the presence of inflammable anaesthetic mixtures with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Never handle the supply cord plug with wet hands or use the unit when taking a bath or a shower.
Never leave the unit close to water, do not submerge it in any liquids. If by chance it falls into water,
pull the plug out of the socket immediately before recovering it. Do not use the unit if the plug or
supply cord are worn or wet (send it immediately to your stockist).
• Although the device is protected against sprays of water, do not use it in the rain.
• Only authorised personnel may perform maintenance and/or repair work. Unauthorised repairs annul the
guarantee.
• Ensure that the connections and container closing are performed carefully to prevent suction losses.
• Do not tip the container over while connected to the unit when operating, as liquid may be sucked inside the
appliance causing pump damage. If this happens, switch the aspirator off immediately and empty and clean
the container. Send the appliance to your stockist.
• When the protection device intervenes aspiration is interrupted; empty the container and perform the cleaning
operations.
• The cannula and the manual control of the aspirated flow are sterile, disposable products: They must be
replaced after every application.
• Check the use-by-date on the original packaging of the cannula and check the integrity of the sterile packaging.
If expired and/or deteriorated, replace it.
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