laerdal LCSU 4 User manual

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4
Cat. No. 880051/880052
Cat. No. 880061/880062
Directions for Use
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LCSU 4

Contents
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1 LCSU 4 Overview
– Important Information 4
– LCSU 4 - 800 ml (Cat. No. 880051/880052) 4
– LCSU 4 - 300 ml (Cat. No. 880061/880062) 4
2 Description and Intended Use
– Intended Use 5
– Cautions and Warnings 5
– Limited Warranty 5
3 LCSU 4 Setup
– Prepare the LCSU 4 for Operation 6
– Assemble 800 mlVersion 6
– Operation with High Efficiency Filter Kit 6
– Assemble 300 mlVersion 7
4 User Instructions
– Check Before Each Use 7
– Power Source Options 8
– Control Panel and Indicator Symbols 8
– Suction Level Setting 8
– How to Operate and Adjust Suction level 9
5 Battery Information
– Battery Charging 9
– Battery Test 9
– Charging Operations 10
– External Battery Charger 10
6 Cleaning and Maintenance
– Cleaning 11
– Device Test 11
7 Troubleshooting 12
8 Main Units, Accessories and Parts 13
9 Glossary of Symbols 14
10 Specifications 15
11 Regulatory Information 16

1 LCSU 4 Overview
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Important Information
These Directions for Use cover two main versions of LCSU 4; one configured with 800 ml Canister, and one with 300 ml Canister.
Both versions can be purchased with or without RTCA compliance. Unless otherwise specified, the information in these Directions
for Use applies to all versions.
Important
Inspect all parts when unpacking. If there are signs of damage or parts are missing - immediately notify the seller. Do not
attempt to use the LCSU 4 if parts are damaged or missing, or if the Battery has not been sufficiently charged.
LCSU 4 - 800 ml (Cat. No. 880051/880052)
Items Included:
• LCSU 4 Main Unit
• 800 ml Disposable Canister
• Patient Tube 1.8 m (6')
• AC/DC Adapter charger, with AC Power-cord
• Battery
• Directions for Use
• Carry Bag (for 800 ml version)
• Wire Stand
• Vacuum Tube
LCSU 4 - 300 ml (Cat. No. 880061/880062)
Items Included:
• LCSU 4 Main Unit
• 300 ml Disposable Canister
• Patient Tube 0.9 m (3')
• AC/DC Adapter charger, with AC Power-cord
• Battery
• Directions for Use
• Carry Bag (for 300 ml version)
• The main suction unit is the same for both versions.
• Each version can easily be converted to the other Canister option by ordering additional parts.
• For a complete parts overview (see Chapter 8).
PatientTube 0.9 m (3')
Control Panel
Vacuum
Regulator
Battery Cover
12V DC
Power Input
Patient Port
Internal Filter
Disposable Canister
(300 ml)
PatientTube 1.8 m (6')
Vacuum Port
Connector
(Canister - white)
Vacuum Inlet
Connector
(LCSU 4 )
Vacuum Tube
Wire Stand
Vacuum Inlet
Disposable
Canister (800 ml)
with Internal Filter

2 Description and Intended Use
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Intended Use
The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for
intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient’s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are
generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning
of children and infants.
Important
• Do not use this unit until you have carefully read and fully understood these Directions for Use. Contact Laerdal Medical or its
authorized distributor for additional information if required.
• Federal law (USA) restricts the LCSU 4 to sale by or on the order of a physician or other licensed medical authority.
• Use only Laerdal accessories supplied directly by Laerdal Medical or one of its authorized distributors to ensure that the LCSU
4 operates satisfactorily.
Cautions and Warnings
Cautions
• The LCSU 4 is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases; danger of explosion or fire.
• Do not use the LCSU 4 under environmental conditions that are outside ranges specified. This can endanger safety and
adversely affect device operation.
• Ingress of suctioned material into the pump can damage and/or disable the device. If suctioning of liquid from the Canister or
patient into the pump is suspected, do not use the LCSU 4. Contact Laerdal Medical or your authorized distributor for advice.
Warnings
• The LCSU 4 should only be used by persons trained in the use of medical suction equipment, and according to local protocol.
• Unauthorized service attempts, opening or tampering with the LCSU 4 or its electrical components can damage or disable the
device, and will void the Limited Warranty.
• Cat. No. 880052/880062 are approved according to RTCA/DO-160G Section 21 Category M but limited to battery operation
use only. Use of the AC/DC Adapter charger (Cat. No. 886111) or DC Power cord (Cat. No. 884500) for charging or operation
inside an aircraft must be avoided.
• Cat. No. 880051/880061 are not approved for use in aircrafts.
Limited Warranty
The LCSU 4 comes with a two (2) year limited warranty, excluding the Canisters, Tubing systems and Battery. See “Laerdal Global
Warranty” for terms and conditions, available on www.laerdal.com. The Battery is warranted for 90 days. Laerdal does not provide
Service Parts for this product. Excluding the internal Battery, there are no user-serviceable/user-replaceable parts inside the LCSU
4 Main Unit.

3 LCSU 4 Setup
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Prepare the LCSU 4 for Operation
Important
All models are shipped with the Battery inside the unit, but not connected. Connect the Battery and charge it fully before
using the unit. See Charging Instructions (Chapter 5).
Assemble 800 ml Version
1 2 3
A
B
Canister Ports
A- Vacuum Port
B- Patient Port
1 Secure the Lid to the
Canister.
2 Place the Canister into
Wire Stand.
3 Ensure that the Patient
Port is accessible.
4 5 6 7
4 Attach the Connector
to the Vacuum Port
Connector on the Suction
Unit.
5 Attach the WHITE
Connector to the Vacuum
Port Connector on the
Canister.
6 Check that all Vacuum
Tube connections are
firmly attached.
7 Attach the Patient Tube
to Patient Port on the
Canister.
Important
The 800 ml Canister has an internal Filter in the Lid. The Canister is disposable and cannot be cleaned. The Filter
automatically stops suction/flow when the Canister is full, or the Filter becomes saturated if the unit tips onto its side during
use.
Caution
Always use the 800 ml Canister supplied by Laerdal, which has an internal Filter. Never connect any type of Patient Tubing
directly to the LCSU 4 Vacuum Inlet Port Connection. Overflow of suctioned material into the LCSU 4 pump will result in
loss of suction and permanent damage to the unit. In the event of overflow, do not use the LCSU 4. Contact Laerdal Medical
or your authorized distributor.
IN
OUT
Operation with High Efficiency Filter Kit
To increase filtration efficiency the Vacuum Tube may be replaced with a High Efficiency Filter Kit
(Cat. No. 886116).
Ensure Filter IN points towards the WHITE connector, and OUT towards the BLUE. For Cleaning
and Maintenance, see Chapter 6.

3 LCSU 4 Setup
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Assemble 300 ml Version
1 Push the upper port connection into the Vacuum Inlet and
check that the lower part of the Canister clicks in place.
2 Connect the Patient Tube to the Patient Port. Ensure that
all connections are secure to prevent leakage.
1 2
300ml
250ml
200ml
150ml
100ml
50ml
300ml
250ml
200ml
150ml
100ml
50ml
Important
• The 300 ml Canister is sealed, with an internal Filter. The
Canister is disposable and cannot be cleaned. The Filter
automatically stops suction/flow when the Canister is full,
or the Filter becomes saturated if the unit tips onto its side
during use.
• The 300 ml Canister (Cat. No. 886100) can also be used with
the previous model LCSU 3. However, the LCSU 4 cannot
be used with LCSU 3 Canisters.
• To improve the upright stability, a Wire Stand (Cat. No
886115) is offered as an Optional Accessory. This adds
both a handle and a foot to the unit.
Caution
Do not attempt to install or use LCSU 3 Canisters on
LCSU 4.
Check Before Each Use
1 The Unit should not be damaged.
2 The Unit should be clean.
3 All parts should be properly assembled (Canister, Tubes etc.).
4 Perform Device Test after each reassembly (see Chapter 6).
5 Check Battery level: While performing the Device Test the
Battery level should not illuminate RED. If the Battery
level illuminates RED, the Battery should be charged. See
Charging Instructions (Chapter 5).
Important
For both models - always have an extra Canister available
in case the first Canister is filled completely, or the unit
becomes tipped on to its side and the Filter becomes
saturated and stops the suction/flow.
Warning
If the Canister on either model fills and the shut-off
mechanism activates, and you have no spare Canister
ready for immediate replacement, shut off LCSU 4 and
utilize alternative methods according to local protocol
to clear patient’s airway. Continued efforts to suction
with LCSU 4 Canister(s) filled may cause overflow that
will prevent suctioning, damage the pump, void the unit
warranty, and lead to prolonged downtime.
Cat. No. 886115

4 User Instructions
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Power Source Options
Internal Battery Operation
LCSU 4 is equipped with an internal Battery, NiMH 12 volt
1.6 Ah.
If the unit is to be run on Battery power, any external power
source must be unplugged. Unplugging the external power
source whilst running will stop the unit from operating. To
restart, press the on/off switch.
External 12V DC Operation
DC Power-cord for connection to vehicle 12V DC is required.
Plug the smaller power connector into the LCSU 4 12V DC
Power Input Connection. Plug the larger connector into the
vehicle 12V DC power receptacle.
External AC Operation
AC/DC Adapter Charger required. Plug the smaller DC
output cord power connector into the LCSU 4 12V DC
Power Input Connection. Plug the AC input line cord power
connector into a grounded AC mains supply receptacle. When
in use, it is normal that the AC/DC Adapter Charger becomes
warm.
Control Panel and Indicator Symbols
Suction Level Setting Green LED
Yellow LED
Red LED
ON / OFF switch
Suction Level Setting
• The Scale illuminates ‘Green’ to indicate the level of
vacuum/suction strength
• The ‘Light Blue’ area indicates reduced suction levels for
infants and small children
The LEDs have two brightness levels. Half illuminated
indicates a halfway vacuum level, e.g., 175 is indicated by a fully
illuminated 150 and a half illuminated 200 LED.
LED Indicator Status
Green External Power is connected
Yellow Battery is charging
(Will go off when Battery is fully charged)
Red Battery level is low
Warning
If the Low Battery symbol illuminates, immediately
switch to an external power source to avoid interrupted
operation. If the LCSU 4 does not receive external
power, the Low Battery indicator will remain on and the
unit performance will drop rapidly leading to complete
LCSU 4 shutdown.

5 Battery Information
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How to Operate and Adjust Suction level
1 Unwind the Patient Tube (check that no kinks will obstruct
flow).
2 Turn the unit “ON” by pressing the button ( ).
3 Block the Patient Tube.
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4 Set desired suction vacuum level by
turning the Vacuum Regulator.
• Turn clockwise (+) to increase vacuum
• Turn counter-clockwise to decrease
vacuum
5 The vacuum level will display on the 50 – 550+ mmHg
scale.
6 When the desired vacuum level is reached; unblock and
then block the Patient Tube.
Result: Unit should return to the desired level.
7 Apply necessary suction therapy. If desired, a suction tip or
catheter could be attached to the Patient Tube.
Important
If LCSU 4 does not maintain the desired suction
performance level, refer to Troubleshooting instructions
(see Chapter 7).
After Each Use
1 When finished with suctioning, let LCSU 4 run for a
moment to allow all suctioned material to flow from the
Patient Tube into the Canister.
2 Disconnect and dispose of Canister and Patient Tube.
3 Clean the exterior and any reusable parts of the LCSU 4
assembly according to instructions (see Chapter 6).
4 Perform Device Test (see Chapter 6).
5 Place Battery on charge (see Chapter 5).
Battery Charging
Important
Use only Laerdal Battery Cat. No. 886113.
Caution
Use of other than Laerdal brand Battery may result in
errors related to the Battery status indicator, reduction of
the Battery operation time, failure to effectively operate
LCSU 4, and/or give rise to hazards to operator and/or
patient.
When in operational use
1 An empty Battery must charge up to 5 hours to reach full
capacity.
2 Battery run time: Approximately 45 minutes of continuous
operation at zero vacuum level (free flow), fully recharged.
3 Always fully charge Battery - before and after each use.
To prolong Battery lifetime it is recommended to place the
Battery on continuous charge. It will not harm the unit.
If continuous charging is not possible, charge Battery for
minimum 24 hours once a month. Completely discharging the
Battery will shorten its useful life.
When stored unused for > 3 months
• Fully charge Battery before storing
• Recharge every 3-6 months
Battery Test
When in operational use, the Battery should be tested every
6-12 months.
1 Start the test with a fully charged Battery.
2 Set maximum vacuum level.
3 Let the unit run for 20 minutes (free flow).
4 Block the Patient Tube.
5 If vacuum level fails to reach 550+ mmHg the Battery
should be replaced.

5 Battery Information
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Charging Operations
Caution
Do not operate the unit for more than a few minutes if
the RED Low Battery indicator is illuminated. Recharge
the Battery as soon as possible.
AC/DC Adapter Charger (Cat. No. 886111)
Primarily the Battery is charged while installed within the
LCSU 4 unit by using the standard AC/DC Adapter Charger.
AC/DC Adapter Charger
Power Cord
Green LED
Yellow LED
Red LED
Follow the LED status on the
Control Panel on the LCSU 4 and
charge the Battery as necessary.
LED Indicator Status
Red LED illuminated Battery level low
Yellow LED illuminated Charging
Yellow LED flashes Battery almost charged
Yellow LED switches off Battery is fully charged
Green LED illuminated Connected to AC/DC
External Battery Charger (Cat. No. 886112)
The Battery can be charged externally by removing it from the
LCSU 4 unit and using the External Battery Charger.
Power cord
Battery
Connector
Battery
External Battery Charger
LED Indicator
An empty Battery must charge up to 5 hours to reach full
capacity.
Follow the LED Indicator and charge the Battery as necessary.
LED Indicator Status
LED not illuminated Plugs not connected
Yellow LED flashes Charging is pending
Yellow LED illuminated Charging
Green LED illuminated Battery is fully charged (*)
Red LED flashes Charge failure
* The Battery can be left on continuous charge, even if the
Green LED is illuminated. It will not harm the units.
Caution
Do not cover the Charger. When in use, it is normal that
the Charger and the Battery becomes warm.