Aircast VenaFlow Elite User manual

VenaFlow® Elite
DJO International
7 The Pines Business Park
Broad Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 3BH
ENGLAND
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User Guide
Intended Use/Indications
The VenaFlow Elite System is intended as a prophylaxis for deep
vein thrombosis (DVT). The VenaFlow Elite System is designed
to be used only with Aircast VenaFlow Elite Compression Cus.
Battery operation use only with DJO battery packs.
Contraindications
The VenaFlow Elite System should not be used by persons with
known or suspected deep vein thrombosis, severe congestive
heart failure, pulmonary edema, thrombophlebitis, severe
arteriosclerosis, or active infection. Do not use on extremities
which are not sensitive to pain, where cu will interfere with
gangrene, on patients with vein ligation or recent skin grafts,
or extreme deformity of the leg. Do not use the VenaFlow
Elite System where increased venous or lymphatic return is
undesirable.
Indications/Contraindications
Warranty
For consigned systems: DJO will repair or replace all or part of the
30B/30BI or 30B-B/30BI-B system for material or workmanship
defects for the life of the customer contract.
For purchased systems: DJO will repair or replace all or part of the
30B/30BI or 30B-B/30BI-B system for material or workmanship
defects for 3 years from the date of sale.
For disposable cu purchases: DJO will repair or replace all or
part of the cus, tube units and battery packs for material or
workmanship defects, not including normal depreciation of
battery life or charge capacity, for a period of 6 months from the
date of sale.
Warning and Precautions
• The VenaFlow Elite cus are designed for single patient use only.
• Risk of explosion if used in the presence of ammable
anaesthetics.
• The equipment or system should not be used adjacent to or
stacked with other equipment and, if adjacent or stacked use is
necessary, the equipment or system should be observed to
verify normal operation in the conguration in which it will be
used.
• Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions
regarding EMC. Portable and Mobile RF Communications
Equipment can be aected by other Medical Electrical Devices.
• Cus used in combination with warming devices may cause
skin irritation. Regularly check for patient comfort, compliance
and skin irritation.
• Special attention should be given to those patients with
neuropathies or tissue viability problems (i.e. diabetes, arterial
or venous insuciencies).
• To prevent extremity compartment syndrome, special attention
should be given to patients who are positioned in the supine
lithotomy position for extended lengths of time. This includes
patients with or without compression cus.
• If you experience pain, swelling, sensation changes or any
unusual reactions while using this device, consult your medical
professional immediately.
Latex Information
All components of the VenaFlow Elite System are latex-free. All
VenaFlow Elite cus are latex-free and may be placed directly
against the skin or over a light compression dressing.
Cleaning Instructions
The tube assembly is reusable. Both the device case and the tube
assembly can be cleaned with mild soap solution, antiseptic or
disinfectant wipes. Avoid excessive uids over the top of the
system. Do not submerge.

Apply Cu
USER INTERFACE
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
The VenaFlow Elite’s features are easily monitored and
adjusted from the user interface control panel.
VenaFlow® Elite
Pressure & Cycles
4Single / Dual LegConnect System
Set Up Device
Bed hanger release
Telescoping bed hanger hook
Device indicator lights
Green = ON
Flashing Red = ALARM
Graphical display 00 02 04
::
Connect cus to the tubing that is attached to the
device.
A B C
1Ination Cycle
indicator
Patient Compliance
counter
Battery Indicator
* Note: Not all VenaFlow
Elite Systems will
contain a battery
ON / OFF / RESET
push button
First 3 minutes
(ramp up) indicator
Single / Dual Leg
operation indicator
Patient Compliance
counter reset
push button
Single / Dual Leg
operation push button
* Set during rst 3 minutes
Symbol Denitions
Power on/o button
and alarm reset
Dual or Single leg
operation
Compliance
monitor reset
Tube alarm
Call for service
Ination cycle
indication
(Bars indicate
cus are inating)
See VenaFlow
Elite System
operator’s manual
Once powered on, the VenaFlow Elite System will
default to dual leg operation mode.
If single leg use is desired, push the single leg
operation button during rst 3 minutes after
powering on the device.
Device will alarm if single/dual is not properly set.
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The VenaFlow Elite System will automatically detect the cu that is attached to the device and apply appropriate pressures.
Be sure to secure cu straps for a close but comfortable t. Do not over tighten. When using the calf cu and thigh cu,
rotation of the aircell on the leg does not aect performance of the system.
A For varied patient sizes, trim for proper, snug t.
B Apply cu snugly with the tube pointed toward the foot. Aircell can be orientated to patient and nursing preference
(posterior, lateral, anterior or medial).
C Apply foot cu snugly with the aircell centred on bottom of foot and with the tube pointed to the left.
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• Press ON/OFF/RESET button.
• Cu ination alternates between the two legs
every 30 seconds.
• The distal aircell inates rst and the proximal
aircell follows.
• Pressures settle at 45mmHg ± 15%
(Foot Cu peak ~130 mmHg).
• After 6 seconds the cu deates.
A Press bed hanger release on the back of the
device and gently pull out bed hanger to the
desired width.
B Connect tubing to the device. Plug device into
electrical outlet.
• Alarm will sound if the system is not functioning
properly.