Medela Vario User manual

Vario
EN Instructions for use
DE Gebrauchsanweisung
FR Mode d’emploi
IT Istruzioni per l’uso
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing
SV Bruksanvisning
FI Käyttöohjeet
NO Bruksanvisning
ES Instrucciones de uso
PT Instruções de utilização
Vario 8 AC/DC

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077.0082/0085 077.0086/0087077.0083/0084
077.0821 077.0826077.0823
077.0825 077.0832077.0831
077.0571
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077.0951077.0931
077.0110/0120/0155 077.0824077.0420

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Vario 8 AC/DC

Vario 8 Vario 18
Vario 8 (AC/DC) Vario 18 (AC/DC)
Vario 8 c/i (AC/DC) Vario 18 c/i (AC/DC)

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Instructions for use 2
EN
Gebrauchsanweisung 10
DE
Mode d’emploi 18
FR
Istruzioni per l’uso 26
IT
Gebruiksaanwijzing 34
NL
Bruksanvisning 42
SV
Käyttöohjeet 50
FI
Bruksanvisining 58
NO
Instrucciones de uso 66
ES
Manual de instruções 72
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Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a health professional.

Vario 8 Vario 8
AC/DC
Vario 8 c/i*
AC/DC
Vario 18 Vario 18
AC/DC
Vario 18 c/i*
AC/DC
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Congratulationsl
You have purchased a high quality secretion aspirator. The QuatroFlex™ suction aggregate is
the innovative continuation of the proven Medela piston / cylinder system. User-friendliness, simple
cleaning and safety features are additional advantages of these versatile secretion aspirators.
A comprehensive range of accessories makes the Vario ideally suited to a wide range of medical
applications. Contact us – we will be pleased to advise you!
Intended usell
The Vario is highly suitable for the aspiration of surgical fluids, secretions, tissue (including bone)
and infectious particles. In the emergency room, the doctor‘s practice, the ward or in the home
care area. Please make sure you have the correct Vario version for the required application.
An extensive range of accessories makes the Vario the ideal device for a broad range
of medical applications. Contact us – we will be pleased to advise you.
General suction purposes
Thoracic drainage
Wound healing
Safety instructionslll
Correct and safe operation only with Medela accessories
Read all safety instructions before use
• Foruseonlybymedicallytrainedpersonswhohavebeenadequatelytrainedinsuction
proceduresandintheuseofaspirators.Caution: incorrect use can cause pain and injury
to the patient.
• Beforeyoupluginthedevice,pleasecheckthatyourlocalpowersupplyisthesameas
thevoltagegivenonthespecificationplate.
• Ineachofthefollowingcases,thedevicemustnotbeusedanditmustberepairedby
CustomerServices:
 -Ifthepowercableortheplugaredamaged
 -Ifthedeviceisnotfunctioningperfectly
 -Ifthedeviceisdamaged
 -Ifthedeviceshowsclearsafetydefects.
• Donotplacea2Lsuctionjarinthelateraladaptor.
ENT indications
Gastric suction
*c = constant suction / i = intermittent suction

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• Theoverflowprotection/bacteriafilterprotectsthepumpagainstoverflow.Caution:
Suctioning is interrupted when the filter is wet/moist or clogged. Test the filter before
each use and during use periodically.(FiltertestchapterX)
• Thepumpmuststanduprightduringuse.
• Thedevicemustnotbeusedforsuctioningexplosive,easilyflammableorcorrosiveliquids
• Theconnectingtubingsuppliedwiththedevicemustnevercomeintodirectcontactwith
thesuctionarea.Asterilesuctioncathetermustalwaysbeused(riskofinfection).
• Inthecaseofoverflow,informtheinternaltechnicalserviceimmediatelyandperformthe
tasksintheservicemanual.
• Keepthepowercordawayfromhotsurfaces.
• TheplugandtheON/OFFswitchmustnotcomeintocontactwithmoisture.
• Separationfromthemainsisonlyassuredthroughthedisconnectionoftheplugandsok-
ketconnection.
• Neverpulltheplugoutofthemainssocketbypullingontheconnectingcable!
• Neverusethedeviceathighroomtemperatures,whilebathingorshowering,ifyouare
verytiredorinanenvironmentwherethereisariskofexplosion.
• Neverleavethedeviceunattendedwhenitisswitchedon.
• Neverplacethedeviceinwaterorotherliquids.
• TheMedelaVarioisamedicaldevicethatrequiresspecialsafetymeasuresinregardto
EMC.ItmustbeinstalledandputintooperationinaccordancewiththeattachedEMC
information.PortableandmobileRFcommunicationsequipmentcanaffectmedicaldevi-
ces.
Indications
Thoracicdrainage Forthoracicdrainage,theVario8mustbeusedincombinationwith
componentsoftheMedelaThoraxDrainageSystem(disposablecani-
ster,trolley).OtherwiseMedelacannotguaranteeasafefunctionofthe
system.
Woundhealing IftheVarioisusedforwoundhealing,caremustbetakentoensure
thatthewoundhasnotdriedoutandthatthebandageisfirmlyin
place.Ifanunusuallylargeamountoffluidcollectsinthesuctionjar
(excessivelossofblood),thewounddrainagemustbestopped.
Gastricsuction OnlywithVario18c/i:Whenthedeviceisusedforgastricsuction,the
patient’sconditionandcorrectfunctioningofthepump(onthebasis
ofacousticandvisualsigns)mustbecheckedatleastonceeveryfour
hours.
ENTindications Forpatientsforwhomabreakdownofthedevicecanleadtoacritical
situation(e.g.patientswithacutedyspnoeaorseverecatarrhalconge-
stion),areplacementdevicemustalwaysbeavailable.
These Instructions for Use must be kept for later reference.

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Operating elementsV
Vacuum gauge
Class2.5DIN16005
Vacuum regulator
Pressknobtoturn
onlyforAC/DCversions:
LED
forbatteryoperation On/Off switch
GuaranteelV
Two years guarantee for the device, and six months guarantee for the rechargeable battery
and the Quatroflex™ suction unit. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or con-
sequential damage caused by incorrect operation, inappropriate usage as well as use by
unauthorized persons.
c/i versions
Otherelements(seeinsideofcover):
c Adaptor (lateral) for second suction jar
d Adaptor (at front) for suction jar
e Housing of the device
f Handle
g Tube holder
h 12 V DC connector socket (only AC/DC models)
Onthebottomofthedevice:
i Exhaust
j Specification plate
k Fuse

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Correct and safe operation only with Medela accessories
Containedinthedeliverypackage
a 077.0931 Silicone tubing with coupling and angle pieces
b 077.0571 Overflow protection / bacteria filter (5 pcs)
Optionalaccessories–notcontainedinthedeliverypackage
Reusable system
* 077.0110 1-litre suction jar PSU
077.0120 2-litre suction jar PSU
077.0155 0.5-litre suction jar PSU
077.0420 Large lid, conical patient connection
077.0440 Small lid, conical patient connection
Disposable system (only for Vario 18)
* 077.0082 1.5-litre suction jar PC
077.0085 2.5-litre suction jar PC
* 077.0083 1.5-litre disposable suction bag
* 077.0084 1.5-litre disposable suction bag with solidifier
077.0086 2.5-litre disposable suction bag
077.0087 2.5-litre disposable suction bag with solidifier
General accessories
* 077.0951 Disposable tubing with fingertip
ø 8.3 x 5.9 mm, char. 25, length 180 cm
077.0821 Rail holder
077.0823 Universal holder
077.0824 Trolley plate
077.0825 Rail holder for thoracic drainage
077.0826 Holder for disposable canister
077.0831 Carrying bag
077.0832 Car connection cable for 12 V DC
Other accessories available on request – We will be pleased to advise you.
AccessoriesVl

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AC/DC versionsVll
Duration of pumping
low
vacuum
~120Mins.
~5Hrs.
medium
vacuum
~30Mins.
~5Hrs.
high
vacuum
~30Mins.
~5Hrs.
Charging time (chargedupto100%)
Rechargeablebatteryischargedduringmainsoperation.
Indicators
duringbatteryoperation
Duringmainsoperation
Calibrating the rechargeable battery
A Completely discharge the rechargeable battery
• Disconnect the mains cable
• Switch on the Vario and allow to run until it
comes to a standstill
Before first use
NiMH rechargeable battery
B Charge the Vario
• Plug in the mains cable – the rechargeable
battery is being charged
• Wait until the charging indicator goes out
Repeat this
process
once
The Vario is
then ready
for use
* Only charge the rechargeable battery when the acoustic signal
sounds and the charging indicator blinks slowly
Operation with
rechargeable
battery
In order to keep the self-discharge at a minimum, store the Vario
and the replacement rechargeable batteries at temperatures below
25°C (77°F). Repeat Steps A and B every 60-90 days
Storage
medium
vacuum
-55kPa
-413mmHg
>30Mins.
1. Pull out mains plug
2. Set required vacuum
3. Plug the suction port
4. Switch on the Vario
5. Measure the running time
6. Compare the running time
high
vacuum
-55kPa
-413mmHg
>30Mins.
Testing of rechargeable battery
ok? OK, if the above values are reached
low
vacuum
-90mbar
-9kPa
-68mmHg
>120Mins.
Performance of rechargeable battery
Acoustic
BEEP!
BEEP!
BEEP!
BEEP!
BEEP!
BEEP!
Visual
not OK
• Repeat the test
• Calibrating the rechargeable battery
does not light up rechargeable battery is fully charged
blinks slowly rechargeable battery soon empty
lights up rechargeable battery is being charged
does not light up rechargeable battery is fully charged
blinks rapidly rechargeable battery is defective