AirPurge™ System Quick Operating Instructions
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USE
This document is provided for reference purposes only.
It is not a substitute for the Operator’s Manual.
Caution: All users must be trained
AirPurge System = AirPurge Device (“Device”) and Disposable Cartridge (“Cartridge”)
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May be used in the Operating Room or post anesthesia care area, with blood, blood components
and intravenous infusions only. Do not use with arterial lines.
May be used with pressure cuffs and/or fluid warmers only. Do not use with any other device.
Inject critical drugs and contrast media downstream from the Device.
Follow the setup below. Do not assemble Diposable Cartridge with I.V. lines prior to insertion into
the Device.
AirPurge System Setup (see Page 3 for Front Panel detail):
Step 1: Mount the Device on an I.V. pole in a vertical position. Plug into an
Green
inlet
cap
cap
Micro
Bubble
Chamber
AC outlet (for non-battery operation).
Fill level
lines
Red
Retaining
clip
Blue
patient
side
cap
One
Way
Check
valve
Step 2: (Figure 1) Remove single use Cartridge
from sterile pouch. Collection Bag connector must
be tight; Blue and Green caps mounted in place.
Step 3: (Figure 1) Remove red retaining clip; and
discard. Open the Device door. With FRONT of
the Cartridge facing you, place Cartridge on pegs
in the device (Figure 2). Close; latch the door.
Caution: Only use I.V. lines with Luer Lock
connectors. When connecting the I.V. lines to the
top and bottom of the Cartridge, do not over
tighten Luer connections. Tighten connections
only until slight resistance is felt.
Figure 1
Collection Step 4: Remove Green inlet cap on top of the Cartridge and connect the
bag
primary I.V. to the connector of the Cartridge marked IN. Remove Blue
Figure 2
outlet cap on the bottom of the Cartridge and connect the extension set to the
connector at the bottom of the Cartridge marked OUT. Ensure there are no
kinks in any tubing.
button. Five (5) lights will illuminate. The “ON” button and 3
Battery lights will remain lit. The “PURGING” light only stays lit while purging. If any other Indicator
lights stay on or there is an audible alarm, refer to page 3.
Step 5: To turn on, push the
Step 6: Start the fluid flow of the primary I.V line. The Cartridge will fill with I.V. fluid; any air in the
line will be detected and diverted into the Collection bag. When free of air, flow will then be diverted
back to the extension line.
Warning – The Device cannot purge air from lines in the connected I.V. Extension Set between the
AirPurge™ System and the patient. The I.V. set must be purged before the I.V. is flowing to the patient.
Failure to follow the above warning could result in the introduction of air to the patient. Introduction of
air to the patient could result in death or serious injury.
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AirPurge™ System Quick Operating Instructions
Once air free I.V. fluid clears the extension line, connect to the patient.
Use with a fluid warmer:
If the AirPurge System is to be used with a fluid warmer, please refer to the fluid warmer’s Instructions
For Use. The Device should be connected distal to the fluid warmer with standard extension I.V. sets.
Monitoring the System during a procedure:
Caution: The AirPurge System is not a replacement for human vigilance. I.V. lines should
always be monitored for signs of entrapped air.
• Monitor the I.V. setup and the Device during use.
• Monitor the Collection bag. If the Collection bag is full, replace the entire I.V. circuit
(including Cartridge).
Warning: If the Device is in a continuous “PURGING” mode and all I.V. lines and
the Micro Bubble Chamber are filled with infusate, discontinue use of the AirPurge
System – see directions below.
Warning: When “TURN OFF – OPEN DOOR” or “TEMP” light/alarm is on
discontinue use of the Device – see below. Do not attempt to troubleshoot.
Return to the manufacturer.
To discontinue use of the Device:
Caution: Do not disconnect I.V. lines; fluid will leak from the
Cartridge connection (Figure 3). This may require
treatment as a Biohazard.
The Cartridge should remain as part of the I.V. system
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Push the
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Open the door on the Device, and partially release the
cartridge. The Device is now out of the I.V. circuit.
Infusate will continue to the flow to the patient, but
without air monitoring. Air must be monitored visually.
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When discarding, follow your institution’s procedures for
disposing of hazardous biological material.
(”OFF”) button.
Tubing Holder
Figure 3
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AirPurge™ System Quick Operating Instructions
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AirPurge Device: Front Panel Detail (Figure 4)
A: Battery Charge Indicator:
Illuminated Lights, Green, Yellow, Orange =
The AC adapter on the back of the Air-Purge has been
plugged into an AC outlet.
Green Light illuminated = Battery fully charged.
Yellow Light illuminated = Battery will need charging.
Orange Light blinking =
Battery needs immediate charging.
Plug into AC outlet.
The battery alarm will continue until
the battery is depleted.
When the battery can no longer sustain system
functionality, the green “ON” button indicator light
will no longer be illuminated and the device will not
remove (purge) air bubbles.
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B: Indicator Lights/Alarms:
TURN OFF –
OPEN DOOR
DOOR
PURGING
VERT
TEMP
Figure 4
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Internal diagnostics detect a system fault; alarm will also sound: DISCONTINUE
USE.
Door not securely closed or the Cartridge not seated correctly; alarm will also sound.
Close and re-latch door.
Illuminates during normal operation of the Device when actively purging air from the
I.V. line (the patient is not being infused). The Device will alarm after Purging for
more than one (1) minute.
The Device is not vertical; alarm will also sound. Remount vertically
Internal preset temperature limit is exceeded; alarm will also sound. DISCONTINUE
USE.
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C: Controls
To turn the Device on, press this symbol
To turn the Device off, press this
symbol
To manually purge the line, press
and hold the “purge” symbol.
Release symbol to stop manual
purge.
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