Surgiquest AirSeal i.F.S. Instructions D'utilisation page 30

Using and Controlling the AirSeal® i.F.S. in its Different Modes
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(1) (3)
(5)
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user menu:
Level 1 -> 5 l/min
(4)
Level 2 -> 20 l/min
Level 3 -> 40 l/min
• To set the flow rate, press the key (1), (3) or (4).
Setting the nominal pressure:
Press the key » or º ((5) or (8)), to set the nominal pressure. Values may
range from 5 to max. 20 mmHg and can be adjusted in increments of 1. The
starting value for the pressure can be set in the user menu within a range of
5 - 15 mmHg.
• Scrolling is enabled by keeping the » or º key depressed longer than 1.5
Safety limit:
Increase the nominal pressure to > 15 mmHg, status line depicts the message
Safety Limit: > 15 mmHg. This is where the recommended range for the intra-
abdominal pressure ends. Pressing the nominal pressure key º again does not
(8)
increase the pressure any further. Release the key for 2 seconds. Now you can
set a value up to 20 mmHg.
CAUTION!
Exceeding this safety limit is to be decided by and the responsibility of the user/
operator.
6. Start insufflation with the START key.
7. The status line depicts Initial Insufflation. Initial Insufflation ends when the
AirSeal® System is active.
Note that the use of a Veress needle is automatically detected by the device.
The AirSeal® recirculation gas flow is NOT ACTIVATED when performing ini-
tial insufflation with a Veress needle in the AirSeal Mode.
NOTE!
For the safety of the patient, it is advised to start insufflation with a Veress nee-
dle and at the lowest flow rate (level 1, key (1)).
8.
Initial Insufflation with a Veress Needle
I. Once the set pressure is achieved (information screen on display), detach
the tri-lumen tube from the Veress needle tube extension. Remove the Veress
needle and insert the AirSeal® cannula with inserted obturator. Remove the
manifold plug from the side of the cannula housing and attach the tri-lumen
tube to the AirSeal® cannula manifold and tighten.
Push the AirSeal button on the device to activate the recirculation gas flow
for building up the air seal. Follow on screen messages until prompted to re-
move obturator.
CAUTION!
Should the AirSeal Mode button not be pushed before removing the obturator
from the cannula, the pressure in the abdomen can not be maintained. Make
sure the recirculation gas flow is activated before removing the obturator.
Initial Insufflation with AirSeal® Cannula
II. Once the recirculation gas flow is activated, the obturator can be removed.
seconds.