SSCOR S-SCORT new-Sentinel 2315 Instructions for use

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
S-SCORT®new-Sentinel
Model 2315
SSCOR, INC.
11064 Randall Street • Sun Valley, CA91352 • USA
Telephone [phone] • 800-434-5211
Fax [phone]
www.sscor.com
Email:[e-mail]

Rev.L(02/09)
Caution-Notice
1. S-SCORT®suction unitsarenot designedorintendedfor useinextendedprocedures that
requireprolonged high vacuum/lowairflow applications,as isthe caseinwounddrainage
orendoscopicuseorin anyotherprocedurethatproduces highvacuumlevels withinan
occludedsystemfor anextendedperiod oftime. TurntheS-SCORTsuction unitoff when
itis notinuse.
2. Federal lawrestrictsthisdevice to sale,distribution,and use by, or ontheorder of a
physician,emergencymedicaltechnician,orothermedicalpractitioner.For useby medical
personneltrainedinsuctioningtechniquesandintheuseofmedicalsuctionequipment.
3. Thismanualisrestrictedto thediscussionof theuseand maintenanceofthisdevice. Itdoes
notattempt todiscuss professionaltechniques insuctioning procedures.
4. Operatorshouldbethoroughlyfamiliarwiththeseoperatinginstructionsbeforethis deviceis
used.
5. The suctionpumpmust bereconnectedtothe batterychargerafter eachuseand remain
connecteduntil needed.
6. Do notusein thepresenceofflammableagents oranesthetics.
7. Theshut-offvalveinthecanisterlidwillclosedownwhenthecanisterisfilledwithfluids.
8. Installanewcanisterbeforetestingforvacuumover-300mmHgtominimizethepossibility
ofimplosion,whichcanoccur whenacanister isagedor damaged.
9. SSCOR'sbattery chargerchargesbatteriesonly. Thebatterychargerwillnot runthepump.
10. Thisunitcomplieswithelectromagneticcompatibilitystandards. Anypersonwhoconnects
externalequipment tosignalinput,signaloutput,orotherconnectorshasformeda system
andistherefore responsibleforthe systemtocomply withtherequirements ofIEC60601-
1-2. Ifindoubt,contacta qualifiedtechnicianor yourlocalrepresentative.
S-SCORT®new-Sentinel Model 2315 Series
Battery operated portable suction pump
US Patent Pending
ETLlisted,conformstoUL60601-1, IEC 601-1andEN 60601-1-2 and
Certifiedto CAN/CSASTD C22.2NO.601.1-M90,IPX4per IEC60529
©2006S-SCORT, HI-D and Big Stickare registered trademarks of SSCOR, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Caution-Notice.......................................................................... 2
General Description and Symbols ........................................... 3
Getting Acquainted- Basic Instructions................................... 4
General Specifications-Trouble Shooting ............................... 5
Warranty-Maintenance............................................................... 6
SanitationandDecontamination................ .................................. 7
InternalAccess-Internal Components ........................................ 8
General Description
TheS-SCORT® new-Sentinel isaportable,12VDCbatteryoperated suction pump for
constantsuctioning duringresuscitationemergencies. Itispowered bysealed leadacid
batteries,capableof driving theunitfor 45 minutes±10%. Thebatteries arerechargedbya
115VACto 13.8VDC Dual Mode Charger(included with the unit). Asealedleadacid
batteryisa verystableand reliablebattery. Many factorscanaffectthelife ofabattery:
• Leavingaunitswitchedon afterthereisnolonger enoughpowertorunthe pump
cancauseabattery to deep discharge. Thiscan reduce the lifeof,ordestroy the battery.
• Failingtocharge abatteryfor anextendedperiod of timewillalso causethebattery togo
intodeepdischarge.
• Lowtemperaturesmayreducetheavailablecapacity.
• Hightemperaturesmay causedeformationof thebatterycaseanddamagethebattery.
Sealedleadacid batteriescaneasily bemaintainedto permit properoperationof the
equipment. To protectthebattery, aftereachprocedure turn theunitoff,putthe unitoncharge
andalwaysstorethepumpatroomtemperature. Theonlywaytoassurethebatteryhasfunctional
capacity,evenifitisindicatedthebatteryisfullycharged,istoperformtheweeklychecksuggested
onpage4ofthis operationsmanual.
Thenew-Sentinelisdesignedtoprovideinstant,effectivesuctioning, independentofexternal
sourcesofpower and canbepre-set to beactivatedimmediately uponreachingthedistressed
patient. Suctionpoweriscontrollablefor thoseinstanceswhenfullpower wouldbeconsidered
harmfultothepatient. TheS-SCORTnew-Sentinelisequippedwitha disposablecollection
canisterwhich featuresabacterialfiltertoscreenairborneparticulatesandamechanical shut-off
valvetopreventfluidoverflow.
Description of Symbols
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Symbol Meaning Location
Type B Medical Equipment Serialized Label
Serialized Label Separate Collection for
Electronic Equipment
Serialized Label Caution - Consult
Accompaning Documents

Getting Acquainted
Charging the Battery
1. Connect the dual mode battery charger (1) to a grounded wall receptacle.
2. Connect the female plug of the battery charger (1A) to the facing side of the unit (1A).
3. Check the control panel (2). The "power source connected" red LED (4) indicates a good
connection between the new-Sentinel and the charger.
4. Check the LED’s on the battery charger (1). "Power On" (21) indicates a good connection
to the AC power source. "Fast Charge" (22) will light when the battery is charging and go
out when the battery is fully charged. When the "Fast Charge" (22) light is out, you can
test the charging mode by flicking the switch (5) to the "On" position and back "Off". The
"Fast Charge" (22) light should come on immediately.
TEST FOR VACUUM. RUN THE FOLLOWING TEST WEEKLY TO ENSURE
PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVICE.
5. Attach patient tubing to patient port (12) on collection canister (13).
6. Press the ON/OFF switch (5) on control panel to start vacuum pump.
7. Occlude the patient tube, turn the vacuum regulator (7) clockwise to the stop. See Caution
- Notice, page 2 number 8.
8. Observe the gauge (8). The vacuum reading should rise to -300mmHg from the zero setting
in 3 seconds. It should max out at approximately >= -525mmHg. Un-occlude the patient
tubing.
9. Allow the unit to run for 15 minutes on DC power. If the unit stops or slows during the 15
minutes, it is possible the battery capacity has been depleted. It is time to replace the
battery.
10. If the unit is still running at full power after 15 minutes, adjust the regulator to the desired
setting, turn the device off and put it back on charge.
NOTE A: If the vacuum does not reach -525mmHg, check for a leak in the system i.e. vacuum
tubing (10), barb connections (11,12) or loose canister lid (13). Refer internal vacuum
problems to qualified personnel.
NOTE B: Reconnect the charger to the unit as soon as possible after each use by attaching the
chargingplug(1A)tothe receptacleonthe unit(1A).
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General Specifications
CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
Size 17”Lx9”H x6“W
(43.2cmLx22.9cmHx15.2cmW)
Weight 8.5 lbs. (4.1 Kgs.)
VacuumPump 12VDCoil-less diaphragm.3.0A
Exceeds-525mmHg
ClinicalAirflow>=30LPM
VariableRegulator(7) Controlsvacuumfrom <-50to>= -525mmHg
Gauge(8) CalibratedinmmHg.Color-coded.
PowerSource: Battery(DCPower) RechargeableSealed LeadAcid.
45 (±10%) minute running time.
Switch(5) On/Off rockerswitch
CollectionCanister (13) 1200cc/ml SSCOR part #48041
Patienttubing Vinyltubing9/32”ID,72”L
SSCOR part #43200
SuctionTip HI-D® “BigStick®” SSCORpart #44241
Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Does not function when Battery discharged Reconnect to battery
switch is on charger
Power source connected Fuse blown Refer to Bio-Med
indicatorlightnotlit Bad connection Refer to Bio-Med
No suction when pump is Vacuum line (10) loose Tighten
running Canister(13)damaged Replace
Canisterlid(13)loose Tighten
Catheterthumbvent(6)is
open Occlude
Debris has collected in Refer to maintenance
pump section of this manual
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Warranty
SSCORwarrantsthateachnewproduct isfreefrom defectsinmaterial andworkmanshipunder
normaluse andserviceforaperiod ofoneyearfromdateofpurchase. If returnedtoSSCOR,we
willarrangeforrepairs or replacementwithintheterms of thewarranty.Theproduct should be
decontaminatedandreturned properlypackagedand postageprepaid.Loss ordamagein transit
tothefactory shall beatthe purchaser’s risk.Pleasecall800-434-5211 orinternational+1818-
504-4054 for return authorization or for the location of an authorized repair center. Loss or
damageinreturnshipmentfromSSCORshallbe atthepurchaser’s risk.
Thewarrantyshallnotapply to any SSCOR product whichhasbeenrepairedbyanyone other
thananauthorizedSSCORrepresentative, oralteredin anywaysoas,in SSCOR’s judgment,to
affectits safety or efficacy, nor which has been subjecttomisuse,negligence,oraccident, nor
whichhashadtheserial numberaltered,effaced orremoved.
Neithershallthiswarrantyapplyto any SSCOR product which has beenconnectedotherwise
thanin accordancewiththeinstructionsfurnishedbySSCOR.
Thiswarranty isinlieuofallotherwarrantiesexpressedor impliedandofallotherobligationsor
liabilitiesonSSCOR’s part, andSSCORneitherassumes, nor authorizes anyrepresentativeor
otherpersons toassumeforit,any otherliability inconnectionwiththesale ofSSCOR products.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthat varyfrom
jurisdictiontojurisdiction. Forcountrieswhereminimumwarranty termsaredeterminedby
statute,thewarranty termisthe longerofthe statutoryperiodorthe termlistedabove.
Batteries,disposableitemsincludingcollectioncanisters,patienttubingandcathetersareexcluded
fromthiswarranty. Maintenance
• Besureto perform theweeklychecksoutlined onpage4.
• Theunitisdesignedtosuctioncontaminatedfluids,whichshouldberemovedfromthe
system immediately after the procedure. Dispose of the collection canister, patient tube
andcatheteraccordingtolocal/regional /nationalrequirementsforthe disposalof
hazardouswastematerials. Iftheprocedure producedanexcessive quantityoffluids, check
thevacuumline(10)forevidenceofmoisture. Replacevacuumlineifmoistureisevident.
(Use3/8" IDtubing.)
• Ifthe vacuumline betweenthepumpandcanisterismoist,itispossiblethatfluidshave
reachedthevacuumpump. SeeDecontamination Instructions,page7.
• IftheDual Mode Charger(1) appears defective,returnthe unit tothefactory for repair.Do
notattemptto repair theDualModeCharger.
• Cleaning: Useamilddetergent. Donot usealcohol,solventsorcleaning solutions. For
interiorcleaning, usedry,compressedair.
• Fortechnicalassistance,call(800) 434-5211orinternational [phone].
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Sanitation and Decontamination Instructions
Sanitation
As soon as possible after use, the single use disposable canister, patient tubing and catheter
should be discarded according to local / regional / national requirements for the disposal of
hazardous waste materials. Clean the exterior of the new-Sentinel using a mild detergent and
clear water by dampening a clean lint free cloth. Rinse using clear water and another damp
clean lint free cloth to remove any detergent residue.
NOTE: The hydrophobic filter in the canister helps to ensure that no moisture or particulate
matter reaches the inside of the device. When fluids fill the canister, the positive
(mechanical float) shutoff valve closes immediately, shutting the vacuum port off so as to
prevent fluid from contacting the pump. The filter has been tested by the manufacturer
(Bemis) to screen out aerosolized microorganisms and particulate matter at a bacterial
efficiency rating of 99.99% DOP. The canister also has sidewall gradation marks
starting at 100 ml/cc and at every 50 ml/cc up to 1200 ml/cc indicating the fill level of the
canister.
In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the vacuum pump, read the decontamination
section. Your engineering department will have to open the unit to check the condition of the
pump. In the unlikely event that fluids may have reached the exhaust filter, remove the two
screws holding the filter door in place (see page 8), remove the soiled filter and replace with a
new filter (SSCOR P/N 90160). Do not reuse any single use disposable parts; do not submerge
the device into any liquid, this will void the warranty and cause the device to malfunction.
Decontamination
Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, a smock, face and eye protection when
handling units that are suspected to be contaminated.
Part Procedure
Patient Tubing, canister and Disposable items, re-use not permitted.
suction tips.
Vacuum Pump Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted. Vacuum pump should be replaced if contaminated.
Vacuum Line Replace vacuum line if moisture is evident.
Use 3/8" (.9525 cm) ID tubing.
Plastic Chassis Wipe with damp cloth or disinfectant wipe. Sterilization not
permitted.
Caution:Disconnect theunitfrom anypowersource priortocleaningtheunit. When working
inthe interiorof thechassis, disconnectthe battery. Disinfect theunit usinga mildsurface
disinfectant,suchasa10:1 mixtureofwater andbleach. The unitisdesigned tosuction
contaminatedfluids,whichshouldberemovedfromthesystemimmediatelyafteruse. Your
engineeringdepartment willhavetoopentheunittocheckthe conditionof thepump.
Disconnectthe batterywhen cleaningthe interiorofthechassis. Theonlyforseeablewayfluids
mayreachthevacuumpump isthefilter inthecanisterhasbeen compromisedorbypassed.
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Internal Access for Electrical and Pneumatics
WARNING: DO NOTATTEMPTTO SERVICETHISEQUIPMENT
IFYOUARE NOTAQUALIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN
OPEN/CLOSE (G) Ground is connected between the
Clamshell design enables access to receptacle and the pump bracket.
components.All 6-32 Phillips Head (H) DC Receptacle
Fastening screws located in back of the (I) BatteryBracket
unit. (J) Battery, 12V, Sealed LeadAcid
REMOVE MAIN CHASSIS (L) Vaccum pump. Return to SSCOR for
SCREWS service. Do not attempt to service the pump.
(A) 1 screw under the canister holder (M) Exhaustbarb
(B) 2 screws in the back of the handle (N)Vaccum barb
(B)3screws in thebackof the mainchassis
(C)Itshould notbenecessaryto opentheexhaust door unlessfluidshave enteredthesystem.
Slowlypull theunitapartatthehandleto observeinternalcomponents.
TOREMOVECANISTERHOLDER:
Removeone4”screw and twosetscrewson the canisterbracket. Liftcanisterholder up
andoutofthemain chassis.
HG
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