Replacement Of Bladder; Care; Spare Parts - Riester Metpak Mode D'emploi

and suspend whole unit from infusion stand.
5.6. Generate required pressure by pumping the bulb (4.6.).
Read values from manometer scale of manometer (4.4.).
Note!
• Control infusion volume by clamp on your infusion set.
Comply with manufacturer's instructions.
• Never exceed the maximum pressure of 300 mm Hg stated
on the manometer.
• Do not connect Metpak to pressure-generating units.
Meaning of symbol on manometer scale:
!
Note: Comply with operating instructions

6. Replacement of bladder

6.1. Withdraw bulb (4.6.) and air release valve (4.5.) from tube.
6.2. Withdraw manometer from tube.
6.3. Release velcro strip at rear of cuff sleeve (4.1.) by pulling
on the loop.
6.4. Withdraw bladder from cuff sleeve.
6.5. Insert new bladder. Attach velcro and push manometer on
the short tube and the bulb and air release valve on the
long tube. For simplification, moisten tube connection with
a little water before proceeding.

7. Care

Cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation
From time to time rub manometer and bulb with a soft moist
cloth. Disinfection and sterilisation of the pressurised infusion
unit is not required due to the unit not being in contact with the
patient. According to the ruling teaching (Tübingen Medical
Products Test Centre), sterilisation is only specified for surgery.
The cuff sleeve may be washed from time to time at up to 60°C
in a washing machine after removing the bladder. Straighten
sleeve by hand after washing. Frequent laundring will affect the
life of the cuff sleeve.
Note!
Do not iron sleeve!
Never expose sleeve to intensive sunlight! Avoid
touching the cuff cover, the bulb, the bladder or
the tubes with sharp objects!

8. Spare parts

No. 11235
No. 11237
No. 11238
No. 11239
No. 11240
No. 11241
No. 11242
No. 10363
10
Bladder for both models (500 and 1000 ml)
Sleeve for 500 ml models
Cuff sleeve for 1000 ml models
Cuff sleeve and bladder for 500 ml models
Cuff sleeve and bladder for 1000 ml models
Manometer
Bulb
Air release valve