Weinmann ACCUVAC Pro User manual

ACCUVAC Pro/ACCUVAC Lite
Suction device
Instructions for Use

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Designed by:
WEINMANN Emergency Medical Technology GmbH + Co. KG
Frohbösestrasse 12
22525 Hamburg
GERMANY
E: [email protected]e
www.weinmann-emergency.com
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
Manufacturer:
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwig-Kegel-Straße 16
79853 Lenzkirch
GERMANY

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 About this document ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Explanation of warning notices ...................................................... 5
1.3 Function ........................................................................................ 6
2 Safety 8
2.1 Intended purpose .......................................................................... 8
2.2 Safety information ....................................................................... 11
2.3 General instructions .................................................................... 17
3 Description 19
3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 19
3.2 Control panel .............................................................................. 21
3.3 Accessories ................................................................................. 23
3.4 Other parts .................................................................................. 27
3.5 Labels ......................................................................................... 28
4 Preparation and operation 32
4.1 Assembling the device ................................................................. 32
4.2 Connecting to a power supply ..................................................... 32
4.3 Using the rechargeable battery .................................................... 33
4.4 Connecting parts ......................................................................... 42
4.5 Connecting accessories and other parts ....................................... 55
4.6 Switching on the device ............................................................... 61
4.7 Switching off the device .............................................................. 62
4.8 Performing suction ...................................................................... 62
4.9 Emptying the canister system ....................................................... 65
4.10 Changing the canister system ...................................................... 71
4.11 Transporting the device ............................................................... 72
4.12 After use ..................................................................................... 73
5 Hygienic reprocessing 74
5.1 General instructions .................................................................... 74
5.2 Intervals ...................................................................................... 74

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5.3 Hygienic reprocessing of the device ............................................. 75
5.4 Removing the device base ........................................................... 81
5.5 Hygienic reprocessing of the reusable canister system .................. 82
5.6 Hygienic reprocessing of the disposable canister system ............... 86
6 Function check 89
6.1 Intervals ...................................................................................... 89
6.2 Performing a function check ........................................................ 89
7 Faults 94
7.1 Device ......................................................................................... 94
7.2 Power supply unit and charger .................................................... 97
8 Maintenance 98
8.1 General instructions .................................................................... 98
8.2 Sending parts for inspection and repair ........................................ 98
8.3 Changing the release catch ......................................................... 99
8.4 Replacing the cap for adjusting knob of the vacuum regulator .... 100
9 Storage 101
9.1 General instructions .................................................................. 101
9.2 Storing the device ..................................................................... 101
10 Disposal 102
10.1 Electronic waste ........................................................................ 102
10.2 Battery ...................................................................................... 102
10.3 Reusable canister system ........................................................... 102
10.4 Disposable canister system ........................................................ 103
10.5 Suction material ........................................................................ 103
10.6 Bags/cases ................................................................................ 103
10.7 Contaminated parts .................................................................. 103
11 Appendix 104
11.1 Technical data ........................................................................... 104
11.2 Scope of supply ......................................................................... 110
11.3 Warranty ................................................................................... 122
11.4 Declaration of conformity .......................................................... 122

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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 About this document
This document describes all possible versions of the device.
Functions, accessories and other parts which are described in this
document or shown in the images depend on the version
purchased and are not always available.
Diagrams in these instructions for use serve to improve basic
understanding and may differ from the actual design. No claims
can be derived from any deviations.
1.2 Explanation of warning notices
Warnings are used to flag up safety-relevant information.
You will find a warning preceding any action that entails a hazard
for persons or equipment.
Warnings consist of
• the warning symbol (pictogram),
• a signal word designating the hazard level,
• information about the hazard and
• instructions for avoiding the hazard.

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The warnings appear in three hazard levels depending on the
degree of danger:
1.3 Function
1.3.1 Device
The device is operated with a battery or an external 12 V DC power
source (12 V connection cable or power supply unit and charger).
During suction, a vacuum pump in the device generates a vacuum
in the hoses/tubes and the canister system. This vacuum suctions
the suction material (e.g., secretions, blood, bodily fluids, or food
particles) into the canister system. The vacuum can be regulated.
Danger!
Designates an extremely dangerous situation. Failure to observe
this warning will lead to serious, irreversible injury or death.
Warning!
Designates an extremely dangerous situation. Failure to observe
this warning may lead to serious, irreversible or fatal injury.
Caution!
Designates a dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning
may lead to minor or moderately serious injury.
Notice!
Indicates a hazardous situation. Failure to observe this warning
may lead to damage to equipment.
Designates useful information relating to a particular action.

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1.3.2 Reusable canister system
The reusable canister system is stored on the side of the device in
the holder for reusable canister system and is connected directly to
the device inlet. The suction material is conveyed to the reusable
secretions canister via a reusable suction hose. A float ball and a
hydrophobic bacteria filter in the secretions canister cover prevent
bacteria and the suction material from entering the device. The
float ball floats on the surface of the suction material until it blocks
the outlet. The hydrophobic bacteria filter also filters contaminated
air and seals off the pores if they become wetted with droplets.
1.3.3 Disposable canister system
The disposable canister system is stored on the side of the device
in the holder for disposable canister system and is connected to the
device inlet via the vacuum tube. The disposable canister system
contains a Serres suction bag with integrated bacteria filter, which
prevents the suction material from entering the device. The suction
material is conveyed to the Serres suction bag via a disposable
suction hose. The disposable suction hose and Serres suction bag
are single-use devices and should be disposed of after use.

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2 Safety
The instructions for use form part of the device. If the instructions
for use and the following safety information are not fully complied
with, the treatment may fail or be compromised. This could cause
severe or life-threatening injuries to the patient, user or bystanders.
Fully comply with the instructions for use.
Keep the instructions for use with the device so that they can
be accessed at any time.
Only use the device as defined by the intended use
(see „1.3 Function“, page6).
Do not use the device in the event of contraindications.
Observe the instructions for use of the accessories and other
parts.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device
should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State.
2.1 Intended purpose
Designation Description
Main functions: Temporary and spontaneous suction of secretions, blood, serous
fluids and bodily fluids as well as low-viscosity, viscous, and solid
food particles from the oral cavity, pharynx and bronchial system
For deflating vacuum mattresses and vacuum splints
Intended use: Suctioning the upper and lower airways
Intended users/user profiles: • Physicians
• Medical personnel
• EMS field providers
• Non-medical users, e.g. patients and/or relatives (after
receiving instruction in the use of the device from a medical
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User training: The device must only be used by persons who possess a medical
qualification or have received training in the suction technique
from a physician.
Intended patient target groups: Patients of all age groups with and without restrictions
Medical condition to be diagnosed,
treated, or monitored:
Not applicable
Organ to be treated: • Upper airways (nose, nasal cavity, pharynx)
• Lower airways (larynx, trachea, bronchial system)
Duration of use: Temporary application on the patient (< 60 mins).
Application environment: • Clinical, office-based, emergency medical, nursing, and
home-based settings
• Use in emergency situations
• Use outdoors and during transportation
Criteria for patient selection: Patients who would benefit from suctioning the upper and/or
lower airways
Indications: • Suction of blood, secretions and food particles from the oral
cavity, pharynx area and bronchial system
• Suction in cases of muscular and/or neurological disorders:
- Suction in cases of swallowing disorders
• In cases of damage to respiratory and cough function with
disorder of tracheal, bronchial or oral secretion elimination:
- Suction during tracheotomy
- Suction during laryngectomy
- Suction in cases of obstruction of respiratory function
Medical contraindications: Not suitable for:
• Continuous operation when carrying out drainage in the
low-vacuum range (e.g. thoracic drains or wound drains)
• Long-term endoscopic applications
• Vacuum extraction
• Smoke extraction
• Liposuction
Designation Description

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Further contraindications: Not suitable for:
• Suction of flammable, caustic or explosive substances
• Suction in areas where there is a risk of explosion
• Suction in medical areas where potential equalization is
required (e.g. cardiac surgery)
• Suction in non-medical fields
Adverse side-effects: The following complications may arise during suction:
• Bleeding in the nasopharynx
• Vocal chord injuries
• Tracheal injuries
• Hypoxemia
• Cardiovascular instability
• Bradycardia, arrhythmia, and asystole (provoked by vagus
nerve stimulation)
• Tachycardia (provoked by stress)
• Gagging, nausea, vomiting, and coughing
• Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) of the airways
• Seizures in patients who are susceptible to seizures
Warnings: See chapter 2.2 „Safety information” in the current
instructions for use for the product.
The product is: active not active
Sterility / specific microbial state: Not a sterile product
Disposable product/reprocessing: The device is intended for multiple use. The device and some
accessories can be reused. For information on reprocessing,
cleaning and disinfection, see instructions for use.
Designation Description
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2.2 Safety information
2.2.1 Qualification
Warning Risk of injury due to lack of knowledge and failure to follow
procedure!
The use of the device by users without medical qualifications and
training in suction and/or the failure to follow procedure can result
in serious injury to or death of the patient.
Only use the device if the user has a medical qualification or is
familiar with suction and the operation of the device.
Only use the device if the user has been trained in the suction
technique by a physician and is familiar with suction and the
operation of the device.
Observe national and regional provisions and organizational
procedure on suction.
2.2.2 How to use the device
Warning Risk of explosion or fire from using the device in explosive
atmospheres or areas enriched with oxygen!
Sparks caused by the vacuum pump in the device can ignite gas
mixtures and consequently injure the patient and user and
damage the device.
Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres or areas
enriched with oxygen.
Risk of injury from damaged device or power-supplying
accessories!
A damaged device or damaged power-supplying accessories can
trigger an electric shock and injure the patient or user.
Check the device and power-supplying accessories for damage
before every use.
Replace damaged parts.
Do not use damaged devices or accessories.
If the device fails the function check: Do not use the device.
If the device is dropped or falls: Do not use the damaged
device.
Risk of injury due to long hoses, tubes and power cords!
Children can strangle themselves with long hoses and/or tubes.
Keep hoses, tubes and power cords out of the reach of
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Risk of injury from swallowable small parts!
Children can inhale small parts and injure themselves.
Keep swallowable small parts out of the reach of children.
Risk of injury due to inaccessible device!
During use, the device requires the intervention of the user. An
inaccessible device may delay treatment and result in injury to the
patient.
Position the device so that displays are clearly visible during use.
Keep the device accessible at all times.
Risk of injury due to reuse of disposables!
Disposables are intended for single use. Disposables which are
reused may be contaminated and/or impaired in their function
and therefore cause injury to the patient.
Do not reuse disposables.
Risk of injury due to missing, flat, or defective battery!
A missing, flat, or defective battery inhibits the therapy and can
injure the patient.
Only operate the device with a charged battery.
Risk of injury from unapproved accessories!
Accessories which are not approved can interfere with the
functioning of the device and injure the patient.
Only use the accessories listed in these instructions for use.
Caution Risk of injury due to liquids in the device!
Liquids in the device can trigger an electric shock and
consequently injure the patient and user and damage the device.
Disconnect the device from the power supply before starting
the hygienic reprocessing.
Do not immerse the device in liquids.
If liquids have entered the device: Contact a technician
authorized by ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
Do not rinse off the device and power-supplying accessories
under running water.
Do not wipe the device and power-supplying accessories with
a wet cloth.
Do not immerse the device and power-supplying accessories in
disinfectant.

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Risk of injury due to interference caused by electric and
magnetic fields!
Electric and magnetic fields may interfere with the functioning of
the device and injure the patient.
Maintain separation distances between the device and mobile
telephones, radio units and X-ray apparatus.
Do not use the device in the vicinity of MRI devices.
Notice Material damage due to operation of the device following
transport at temperatures outside of the specified transport
temperatures!
Operating the device directly after transport at temperatures
outside of the specified transport temperatures can damage the
device.
Store the device at operating temperature for 6 hours before
using it.
Material damage if the battery is not handled properly!
Failure to handle the battery properly can destroy it.
Charge battery in good time.
Always charge battery for storage.
Material damage due to switching on the device with an
existing vacuum of -0.8 bar!
If the device is switched on with an existing vacuum of -0.8 bar,
the device may be damaged.
Do not switch on the device with a maximum vacuum of
-0.8 bar.

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2.2.3 Safe use of the power supply
Warning Risk of injury if the power supply unit and charger are used in
damp or electrically conductive surroundings!
Using the device in damp or electrically conductive surroundings
may result in an electric shock and injure the patient and user.
Only use the power supply unit and charger in a dry place.
Only use the power supply unit and charger in surroundings
that are not electrically conductive.
Risk of injury if the power supply unit and charger are not
handled properly!
Failure to handle the power supply unit and charger properly can
result in an electric shock and injure the user.
Observe the general safety provisions for working with
electrical equipment.
Always grip the power plug and not the cable to pull it out of
the socket.
Only ever use an undamaged power supply unit and charger.
Only have the power supply unit and charger repaired by
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG or a technician
authorized by ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
Treatment prevented by defective power-supplying
accessories!
Defective power-supplying accessories prevent the battery from
charging and thus impair the operational readiness of the device.
Inspect the power-supplying accessories regularly.
Caution Risk of injury due to trailing power cord!
A trailing power cord is a trip hazard, which may cause injury and
interrupt operation of the device being used.
During line operation, position the power cord so that there is
no danger of tripping over it.
During 12 V operation, position the connection cable so that
there is no danger of tripping over it.

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Risk of injury due to inaccessible power plug!
An obstructed power plug cannot be pulled out in an emergency
and can thus result in injury.
Keep the power plug and line power accessible at all times.
Notice Damaged electronics due to incorrect voltage or frequency of
the power supply!
Incorrect voltage or frequency of the power supply can damage
the electronics of the device.
Only connect the device with the WM 2620 power supply unit
and charger to a line power with the correct line voltage and
frequency.
Only connect the device to a 12 V DC power source with a
WM 10650 12 volt connection cable.
2.2.4 Suction
Warning Risk of asphyxia if device is used which is not ready for use!
Devices which are not ready for use impede suction and can result
in serious injury to or death of the patient.
Keep an alternative means of suction available at all times.
Ensure that the correct hoses in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications are used with the disposable
canister system.
Keep the device ready for use at all times.
Always store the device with the battery charged.
Perform a function check before and after every use.
If the device is not used: Perform a function check every
6 months.
Risk of asphyxia if the device fails or switches itself off during
suction!
Devices which fail or switch themselves off impede suction and
can result in serious injury to or death of the patient.
Keep an alternative means of suction available at all times.
Do not use the device in short-term operation for longer than
60 minutes (ACCUVAC Pro) or 45 minutes (ACCUVAC Lite).
Check the battery status repeatedly and charge the battery if
necessary.

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Risk of injury due to vacuum which is too high!
Too high a vacuum can damage the patient’s tissue.
Adapt the vacuum to suit the patient.
Observe the applicable guidelines.
Risk of infection due to contaminated parts and suction
material!
The device, the accessories and other parts can be contaminated
by the suction material and infect the patient or user with bacteria
or viruses.
Always wear suitable gloves.
Do not sterilize the device.
Only use sterile packed articles if the packaging is undamaged.
Only use the reusable canister system with a hydrophobic
bacteria filter.
Risk of explosion or fire from suction of explosive, flammable,
or caustic gases or liquids!
Sparks caused by the vacuum pump in the device can ignite gas
mixtures and liquids and consequently injure the patient and user.
Do not suction any explosive, flammable, or caustic gases or
liquids.
Observe the intended purpose.
Caution Risk of injury if disposable canister system is not vertical
during suction!
If the disposable canister system is not vertical during suction, the
suction material can run into the integrated bacteria filter of the
Serres suction bag and block the bacteria filter. This reduces
suction capacity and can result in injury to the patient.
Always stand the device with disposable canister system
upright on a solid surface during suction.
If suction material enters the bacteria filter: Replace the Serres
suction bag.

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Notice Material damage if reusable canister system is not vertical
during suction!
If the reusable canister system is not kept vertical, the suction
material can enter the device and damage the vacuum pump.
Always stand the device with reusable canister system upright
on a solid surface during suction.
2.3 General instructions
• If third-party items are used, malfunctions may occur and
fitness for use may be restricted. Biocompatibility may also be
compromised. Please note that in such cases, any warranty
claim and liability will be voided if neither the accessories
recommended in the instructions for use nor original spare
parts are used. Third-party items may increase the radiation
output or reduce the interference immunity.
• Repairs, servicing, and maintenance should only be carried out
by ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG or by a technician
expressly authorized by
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
• The manufacturer guarantees the compatibility of the device
with all approved accessories and other parts. Only have
modifications to the device carried out by
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG or by a technician
expressly authorized by
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Do not use any
articles from third parties.
• Any constructive changes made to the device may put the
patient and the user at risk and are not permitted.
• Please observe the section on hygienic reprocessing in order to
avoid infection or bacterial contamination (see „5 Hygienic
reprocessing“, page74).
• Also observe the respective instructions for use for the
accessories and the other parts.
• Observe the ambient conditions for operation, charging,
transportation, and storage of the device (see „11.1 Technical
data“, page104).

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• Always carry out a function check before using the device
(see „6 Function check“, page89).
• Do not operate the device if you identify damage. Clean the
device and send it to WEINMANN Emergency, authorized by
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG, or another
authorized technician for repair.
• Before deflating vacuum mattresses, check the connection
compatibility with the adapter for vacuum mattresses (not
included).

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3 Description
3.1 Overview
3-1 Device
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No. Designation Description
1Handle Enables the device to be carried
2Charging interface (covered)
Allows charging via a:
• 12 V connection cable
• Power supply unit and charger
3Release catch Disconnects the device from the wall mounting
4Device inlet (covered) Connects the device to the canister system
5Holder for disposable canister system Holds the disposable canister system and keeps it in
position

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6Holder for reusable canister system Holds the reusable canister system and keeps it in
position
7Battery compartment with cover and
battery
• Houses the battery
• Includes an interface for service purposes
8Device base
• Protects the device against impacts
• Prevents slippage
• Guides the suction hose
9Hose guide Guides the suction hose
10 Suction hose reel Used to store the suction hose if not required
11 Hose holder Used to insert the suction hose
12 Control panel Used to set and operate the device
13 Lock (covered) Connects the holder for reusable canister system with
the device inlet
No. Designation Description