Maquet VENTA MULTI CARE 16 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MEDAP SEPTIC FLUID SUCTION PUMP
VENTA MULTI CARE 16
GA 5752 2434 EN 13

Operating instructions VENTA Multi Care 16_ 5752 2434
GA 5752 2434 EN 13
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as a result of ongoing product development.
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Environment protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.1 Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.2 MAQUET products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.3.1 Within the European Trade Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.3.2 Outside the European Trade Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 How to use these Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.3 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.3.1 Cross-references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.3.2 Actions and responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.4 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.4.1 Design of safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.4.2 Definition for other notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.5 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4.1 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / complete unit (REF 5752 2764) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4.2 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / basic equipment (REF 5752 2345). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.3 Pictorial view, septic fluid jar with hydrophobic bacteria filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4.4 Pictorial view, trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4.5 Pictorial view, VENTA pump shelf for wall rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4.6 Pictorial view, VENTA carry bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4.7 Use in accordance with the intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4.8 Applicable standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4.9 Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4.10 Connection description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4.10.1 Vacuum connection tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4.10.2 Hydrophobic bacteria filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4.10.3 Septic fluid jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4.10.4 Suction tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4.10.5 Fingertip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4.10.6 Utensil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4.10.7 Equipment carrier interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4.10.8 Rinsing jar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4.10.9 Application sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.10.10Trolley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.10.11Pump shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.10.12Carry Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.11 Septic fluid suction pump variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Personal safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Safety notes for the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Product description
3.1 Mains operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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4 First-time use
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Mounting the overflow protection device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 Mount the septic fluid jar cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4 Lock the septic fluid jar in the septic fluid suction pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5 Mount the tubes and hydrophobic bacteria filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.6 Equipment carrier interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.6.1 Mount the septic fluid jar / rinsing jar (REF 5752 2312, REF 5752 2313) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.6.2 Attach holder (REF 5752 0187) for the Medi-Vac 1 / 1.5 l outer container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.6.3 Attach Serres outer container (REF 5752 2537) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.7 Connecting mains cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.8 Mounting accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.8.1 Mount septic fluid suction pump on trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.8.2 Mount septic fluid suction pump on pump shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.8.3 Pack the septic fluid suction pump in the carry bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5 Operation
5.1 Functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2 Extraction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.2 Set the vacuum level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.3 Utensil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3 Terminating the extraction process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 Empty the septic fluid jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5 Operation in the carry bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6 Malfunctions and troubleshooting
6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Replace mains fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7 Cleaning and disinfection
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2 Removing the septic fluid jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.1.1 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4 Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.5 Disinfection procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8 Maintenance and repairs
8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.3 Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.4 Service hotline (inside Germany only): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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9 Technical specifications
9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.2 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.3 Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.4 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.5 Vacuum in dependency on altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.6.1 Electromagnetic emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.6.2 Electromagnetic interference resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.6.3 Electromagnetic interference resistance, non-vital equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.6.4 Recommended protective distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10 Approved accessories
10.1 General accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10.2 Application sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11 Spare parts
11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.2 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.2.1 Spare parts, septic fluid suction pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.2.2 Spare parts, accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Foreword
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Your facility has selected the leading-edge
medical technology made by MAQUET.
We sincerely appreciate the trust you have
placed in us.
MAQUET a member of the GETINGE Group,
which consistently aims for pace-setting solu-
tions in medical technology.
MAQUET is regarded, around the world, as one
of the leading suppliers of equipment for emer-
gency rooms, operating theaters and intensive
care units. Ever since the company was found-
ed in 1838, MAQUET has been synonymous
with innovations and technical progress in med-
ical technology.
The MEDAP septic fluid suction pumps made
for OR and all-purpose use are high in perform-
ance and thus convincing in function.
MEDAP septic fluid suction and drainage
pumps are the basis for superior patient care at
home, too.
– Competence growing out of a sense of re-
sponsibility for patients, physicians and care
givers.
1.2 Environment protection
1.2.1 Packaging
The packaging is made of materials compatible
with the environment. MAQUET will dispose of
the packaging materials upon request.
1.2.2 MAQUET products
MAQUET will take back used products or those
which are no longer in service.
Please contact your MAQUET factory
representative for more detailed information.

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Introduction
1.2.3 Disposal
1.2.3.1 Within the European Trade Area
This product is governed by the 2002/96/EEC
Directive (Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
As a result of its registration pursuant to that Di-
rective, disposal using the municipal collection
points for electrical equipment is not permitted.
Please contact your MAQUET factory repre-
sentative for more detailed information on cor-
rect and legal disposal.
1.2.3.2 Outside the European Trade Area
When disposing of this product, be sure to com-
ply with the applicable national regulations on
the handling and disposal of used equipment.
WARNING!
Infection hazard
This product is used in the treatment of patients. The product or some of its com-
ponents may be contaminated after use. Clean and disinfect the product before
disposal.

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1.3 How to use these Operating Instructions
1.3.1 General
These operating instructions are provided to
familiarize you with the features of this
MAQUET product. They are subdivided into
several chapters.
Please note:
• Please read these operating instructions
carefully and completely before using the
product for the first time.
• Always proceed in accordance with the
information provided in these operating
instructions.
• Store these operating instructions in a
location near the product.
1.3.2 Abbreviations
1.3.3 Symbols
1.3.3.1 Cross-references
References to other pages in these Operating
Instructions are identified with a double arrow
symbol "".
1.3.3.2 Actions and responses
The "⌧" symbol identifies an action taken by
the user while the "" symbol identifies the
reaction which this will induce in the system.
Example:
⌧Turn on the light switch.
Lamp lights up.
EN European standard
EEC European Economic Community
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik
(Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies)

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1.3.4 Definitions
1.3.4.1 Design of safety notes
1.3.4.2 Definition for other notes
Notes not referring to personal injury or
property damage are used as follows:
Pictogram Descriptor Text
DANGER!Indicates a direct and immediate risk
to persons, which may be fatal or re-
sult in most serious injury.
The text for the safety
note describes the type
of risk and how to avert
it.
WARNING!Indicates a potential risk to persons
or property which may result in health
hazard or grave property damage.
CAUTION!Indicates a potential risk to property
which may result in property damage.
Fig. 1: Design of safety notes
Pictogram Descriptor Reference to
NOTE Supplementary assistance or further useful information.
ENVIRONMENT Proper disposal.
Fig. 2: Definition for other notes

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1.3.5 Symbols used
Symbol Designation
Marking for products which were developed and are marketed in compliance
with the 93/42/EEC Medial Products Directive. Class IIa, IIb and III products
are also marked with the identifying number for the notified body.
Identification of devices incorporating a Type B applied part as defined in the
IEC 60601-1 standard.
Degree of protection against electrical shock.
Labelling in compliance with the EN 980 standard.
Symbol for "Serial number".
Marking in compliance with the IEC 60601-1 standard.
Symbol for "Follow Operating Instructions".
Labelling as per the 2002/96/EC Directive
(Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Symbol for "Do not dispose of at the municipal collection points for used
electrical equipment".
Marking in compliance with the IEC 60601-1 standard. Symbol for ""Protection
against dripping water"".
Labelling as per IEC 60601-1 standard.
Symbol for "Alternating current".
Marking in compliance with the IEC 601-1. standard.
Symbol for "ON".
Marking in compliance with the IEC 601-1. standard.
Symbol for "OFF".
Labelling as per the IEC 60417-1 standard.
Symbol for "Fuse".
Material designation for ABS plastic
(Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer).
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Packaging label.
Symbol for "Keep dry".
Packaging label.
Symbol for "Fragile! Handle with care".
Packaging label.
Symbol for "Top".
Transportation label.
Symbol for "Temperature limitations".
Transportation label.
Symbol for "Relative humidity".
Transportation label.
Symbol for "Atmospheric pressure".
Symbol Designation
Fig. 3: Symbols (Part 2 of 2)

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VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
1.4 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
1.4.1 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / complete unit (REF 5752 2764)
Fig. 4: VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / complete unit (REF 5752 2764)
1 Operating panel
2 OFF switch
3 Operating status display
4 ON switch
5 Septic fluid jar with cap
6 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
7 Regulating knob
8 Vacuum gauge
9 Connection of equipment mount
10 Mains cable
11 Fingertip
12 Hydrophobic bacterial filter
13 Suction tube
14 Connection tube
15 Connector nipple on the pump side
16 Equipment socket
17 Type plate
18 Rinsing fluid container
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1.4.2 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / basic equipment (REF 5752 2345)
Fig. 5: VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump / basic unit (REF 5752 2764)
1 Operating panel
2 OFF switch
3 Operating status display
4 ON switch
5 VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
6 Vacuum gauge
7 Regulating knob
8 Connection of equipment mount
9 Hydrophobic bacterial filter
10 Connector nipple on the pump side
11 Equipment socket
12 Type plate
13 Connection tube
14 Mains cable
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1.4.3 Pictorial view, septic fluid jar with hydrophobic bacteria filter
Fig. 6: Pictorial view, septic fluid jar
1 Connector nipple on the patient side
2 Septic fluid jar cap
3 Float cage
(mechanical overflow protection)
4 Float
(mechanical overflow protection)
5 Septic fluid jar
6 Fingertip recess
(for removing the septic fluid jar cap)
7 Hydrophobic bacteria filter
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1.4.4 Pictorial view, trolley
Fig. 7: Pictorial view, trolley
1 Locating pin
2 Screw with star knob
3 Tube holder
4 Equipment rail
5 Castor brake
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1.4.5 Pictorial view, VENTA pump shelf for wall rail
Fig. 8: Pictorial view, pump shelf for wall rail
1 Locating pin
2 Screw with star knob
3 Mounting screw
The VENTA pump shelf for the wall rail will be
referred to below simply as "pump shelf".
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1.4.6 Pictorial view, VENTA carry bag
Fig. 9: Pictorial view, carry bag
1 Opening for septic fluid suction pump handle
2 Upper section
3Tab
4 Side panel
5 Shoulder strap
6 Reflector strip
7 Opening for septic fluid suction pump ventilation
grille
8 Front zipper
9 Inside front pocket
10 Front side
11 Inside front pocket zipper
12 Opening for septic fluid suction pump power
supply
13 Shoulder strap attachment ring
The VENTA carry bag will be referred to only as
carry bag below.
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1.4.7 Use in accordance with the intended purpose
Product
As per Annex IX of the 93/42/EEC Medical
Products Directive, this unit is a Class IIa item.
As prescribed by that directive, only persons
skilled in the use of the product and medical
personnel may use this product, provided that
they have been instructed by an authorised in-
dividual on the use of the product.
This product is to be used exclusively for hu-
man medicine.
When employed in a commercial or business
use this product shall be entered in the invento-
ry.
Accessories
Accessories or combinations of accessories
may be utilised only when and as indicated in
these Operating Instructions.
Other accessories, combinations of accesso-
ries and consumable items may be used only if
they have a valid certification, are intended ex-
pressly for the particular use and will not ad-
versely affect performance, the prescribed
ambient conditions or safety requirements.
1.4.8 Applicable standards
The product satisfies the basic requirements
set forth in Annex I to the 93/42/EEC Directive
drafted by the Medical Products Council (Medi-
cal Products Directive) as well as the applicable
national (German) codes and the Medical Prod-
ucts Act in Germany.
The applicable standards include the fol-
lowing:
• EN 837-1: 1997-02
Pressure measurement devices
Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges – di-
mensions, metrology, requirements and test-
ing
• EN ISO 10079-1: 2000-03
Medical suction equipment
Part 1: Electrically powered suction equip-
ment
• EN 60601-1: 1996-03
Medical electrical equipment
Part 1: General requirements for safety
• EN 60601-1-2: 2002-10
Medical electrical equipment
2. Collateral standard: Electromagnetic com-
patibility – Requirements and tests
• EN 12218: 2002- 07
Rail systems for supporting medical equip-
ment
• EN ISO 14971: 2001-03
Medical devices – Application of risk man-
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1.4.9 Intended purpose
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump is
a portable, electrically powered suction pump.
The product is designed for temporary duty of
maximum 30 minutes and suitable for low flow
and high vacuum.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump is
powered by 230 V / 50 Hz. The product is an
active medical product for therapeutic treat-
ment. The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction
pump is intended for the aspiration of patient
secretion, blood, vomit or serous fluids from
natural and artificial orifices and is particularly
suited for bronchoaspiration (nasal and oral as-
piration).
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump is
not invasive and cannot be implanted. Is has no
direct application at human organs.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
may only be used in combination with a septic
fluid jar, an overflow protection device and a hy-
drophobic bacterial filter. A sterile extraction
catheter and fingertip are always to be used for
extractions.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
has applications in the hospital environment, in
general medical practices, in old people's and
nursing homes as well as in military ambulance
service. The unit is used by medical personnel
who, on the basis of their professional experi-
ence and instruction in safety matters, are able
to evaluate their activities and recognize poten-
tial hazards associated with the work.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
may be used in home care by patients and their
relatives only after appropriate instructions by
medical experts.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
may only be used with accessories which has
MAQUET approval for the combination accord-
ing to accessory list or comply with the require-
ments of the connection description.
The VENTA MC 16 septic fluid suction pump
may not be used for the following purposes or
under the following conditions:
• during surgery,
• for drainage,
• in pediatrics,
• in neonatology,
• by rescue services
• for operation without overflow protection de-
vice,
• for operation without a hydrophobic bacterial
filter,
• for extraction without a fingertip,
• for operation without a septic fluid jar,
• for extraction of flammable, caustic or explo-
sive liquids or gases,
• outside the intended ambient conditions
(Page 53),
• in areas subject to explosion hazard (an-
esthesia gases ),
• in a areas subject to splashed water,
• with accessories which have not been ap-
proved by MAQUET,
• by unsupervised children,
• while the unit is being carried,
• after rinsing the VENTA MC 16 septic fluid
suction pump with water or dipping it in wa-
ter,
• if the septic fluid jar or its cap has come into
contact with strong acids or bases.
In the following the VENTA MC 16 septic fluid
suction pump is referred to as septic fluid suc-
tion pump.