Johnson & Johnson Biosense Webster SoundStar 3D M-5276-646A Mode D'emploi page 9

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7. Slip the sterile sheath over the S
OUND
Catheter interconnect tab until the sheath is
appropriately seated, leaving the C
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connector uncovered.
8. Inspect the SwiftLink* connector for damage.
Warning against possible patient injury!
Do not use the SwiftLink* connector if it
appears to be damaged. In this case, contact
your local Biosense Webster representative.
Warning against possible patient injury or
death!
Do not immerse the SwiftLink* connector in
fluid of any kind. If the SwiftLink* connector
is immersed in fluid, or damp, contact your
Biosense Webster representative.
Moisture trapped between the SwiftLink*
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connector and the S S Catheter can
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damage the SwiftLink* connector and/or the
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S S Catheter, possibly causing
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patient injury or death.
9. Lift the lever on the SwiftLink* connector.
Slip the SwiftLink* connector on to the
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S S Catheter interconnect tab until
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the SwiftLink* connector is securely mated
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with the S S Catheter handle.
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Push the lever down, locking the
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S S Catheter to the SwiftLink*
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connector.
10. Carefully slip the sterile sheath over the
SwiftLink* connector. Cover enough of the
SwiftLink* connector cable such that it is
outside the sterile field.
11. Connect the other end of the SwiftLink*
connector to the ultrasound system. Ensure
that the ultrasound image appears in the
ultrasound system screen.
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12. Connect the S S Catheter to the
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Patient Interface Unit (PIU) via a sterile
extension cable, which has been connected
to the Q port adaptor, as detailed in the
WIK
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C XP V9.7 System documentation
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(System Hardware section).
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13. Connect the R S with Q P
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External Reference Patch and ablation
catheter, if required, following the C
XP V9.7 System documentation (System
Hardware section).
DURING THE PROCEDURE
To conduct an ultrasound exam using the
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S S Catheter:
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1. Create a vascular access with a catheter
introducer (hemostatic) large enough to
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accommodate the S S Catheter
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with heparinized saline.
2. Before advancing or withdrawing the
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S S Catheter, ensure that the
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steering knobs are in the neutral position
and that the tension control knob is
released.
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3. Advance the S S Catheter into the
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vasculature through the catheter introducer.
Fluoroscopy can aid in advancing the
catheter into the heart.
Warning against possible patient injury or
death!
Do not use excessive force to advance or
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withdraw the S S Catheter.
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Using excessive force can result in patient
injury or death.
To help prevent excessive force:
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Ensure that both steering knobs are in
the neutral position, and that the tension
control knob is released before
advancing or withdrawing the
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S S Catheter.
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If you encounter strong resistance during
catheter navigation, discontinue the
procedure
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Withdraw and redirect the S
OUND
Catheter as needed.
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Manipulate the S S Catheter
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carefully in order to avoid cardiac damage,
entanglement, perforation or tamponade
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Release Date: 9/1/2009