natus Olympic Circumstraint User manual

Olympic Circumstraint™
Instructions
Intended Use
The Olympic Circumstraint is intended for the tempo-
rary immobilization of infants during circumcision
and other procedures, such as transfusions, minor
surgery, x-rays, and placement of scalp IVs.
Using the Circumstraint
Required items:
Circumstraint
Arm straps, 8-in. (x2)
Leg straps, 10-in. (x2)
To install the straps:
1Thread the arm straps through the upper slots.
2Thread the leg straps in the lower slots.
3Ensure that the Velcro® hooks are facing out, away
from the infant’s skin.
Figure 1 Installing the Velcro straps
To immobilize the infant:
1Place the infant in the tray. Position the straps as
nearaspossible to the elbows and knees.
2To fasten the straps: Gently press one end of the
strap on the infant’s arm or leg, while bringing the
opposite end of the strap across the top, then
snugly fasten the Velcro® strap (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Immobilizing the infant
To position for circumcision:
The infant’s perineum should rest against the
raised platform between his legs (Figure 3). This
elevates the genitalia for the procedure.
For smaller infants, place a folded towel under the
hips for additional elevation.
Figure 3 Positioning for circumcision
CAUTION
Only use this device under the direct super-
vision of a licensed medical practitioner.
The infant should be under continuous
observation when immobilized.
Use of non-Olympic straps is not recom-
mended and may lead to product failure.
Damage resulting from using straps
purchased from other manufacturers is not
covered by the product warranty.
Arm straps (x2)
Leg straps (x2)

CAUTION
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Cleaning the Circumstraint
Required items:
Liquid disinfectant
Disinfectant wipes
To clean the straps:
Disinfect the straps by laundering or soaking in a
liquid disinfectant. Straps can also be sterilized
using steam, gas, or pasteurization methods.
To clean the board:
Wipe the board using disinfectant wipes.
Figure 4 Cleaning the Circumstraint
Storing the Circumstraint
Hangona wallusingthe hole on the top of the
Circumstraint, or nest multiple Circumstraints
together on a shelf.
Specifications
The Olympic Circumstraint fits infants weighing
3.9–9.9 lb (1800–4500 g).
Product Material
Board: Dense, non-absorbent plastic
Straps: Quick-dryingnylonwith
Velcro® fasteners
®
Note: Circumstraints and their straps are not made
with natural rubber latex.
Product Size
Weight: less than 2 lb (0.9 kg)
Board:
25.25 in. high x 13 in. wide x 3.5 in. deep
(64.5 cm high x 33 cm wide x 8.9 cm deep)
Straps: See ordering information, below
Ordering Information
For information or ordering, call Natus Medical at
1-800-303-0306 or [phone].
Item
Olympic Circumstraint.............................. 50100
Complete with two 8-in. (20.3-cm) arm straps
and two 10-in. (25.4-cm) leg straps
Replacement Strap Set, Regular ............ 50108
Set of eight straps: four 8-in. (20.3-cm) arm
straps and four 10-in. (25.4-cm) leg straps
Replacement Strap Set, Long .................. 50109
Set of eight straps: four 8-in. (20.3-cm) arm
straps and four 13-in. (33-cm) leg straps
Do not heat sterilize the board. Do not use
cleaning agents containing ketones, ether, or
plastic solvents as they will damage the board.
Suspend from
hole when storing