Fluovac Anesthetizing System User`s Manual
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1. Use of the Fluovac The Fluovac is well established as an extremely efficient anesthetic scavenging unit in leading institutions where a safe working environment is essential The unit also provides an extremely easy and practical method of anesthetizing small mammals reptiles and birds In practice the anesthetic vapor is administered to the patient via the Fluovac mask inner tube and excess vapor is scavenged via the outer tube of the mask This excess is then drawn through a fluosorber a canister containing activated charcoal which absorbs anesthetic very efficiently onto the surface of the specially treated charcoal granules See diagrams 1 and 2 The animals are anesthetized by holding their muzzles to the mask until anesthetized Masks available for the Fluovac are Size 1 Small Animal Double Mask suitable for small species e g Rats mice hamsters etc Size 2 Single Outlet Mask suitable for use with guinea pigs marmosets etc Size 3 Single Outlet Mask suitable for use with cats rabbits etc The masks are easily interchangeable as they simply fit onto the top of the Fluosorber canister The Fluosorber canisters are consumables which are replaced when their absorption capacity is exhausted This is determined by simply checking the weight of the canis ter Instructions are given on the side of the canister Publication 5396 002 REV A Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Operation of the2. at approximately 1 5 flow is also reduced to approximately 500cc min This varies with species and size of the animal To use the Fluosorber economically we would recommend using the lowest flow and the lowest concentration of anesthetic vapor to five acceptable levels of anesthesia IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE FLUOVAC WITH FLAMMABLE GASES Maintenance The Fluovac requires little maintenance apart from regular cleaning Pay particular attention to the gap between inner and outer tubes of the mask as hair could accumulate and impair the scavenging efficiency of the unit Publication 5396 002 REV A E Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Ordering Information Replacement Parts Any part of the unit may be replaced by the user although we would recommend the return of the whole unit in the event that the unit needs servicing See diagram 1 for illustration of the parts Catalog No Product MA1 34 0393 Gas Flow Director MA1 34 0402 Isolator Valve MA1 34 0427 Replacement Tubing outer Size 1 Mask MA1 34 0428 Replacement Tubing outer Size 2 and 3 Mask MA1 34 0389 Size 1 Mask Unit End Piece MA1 34 0390 Size 2 Mask Unit End Piece MA1 34 0391 Size 3 Mask Unit End Piece MA1 72 1085 Silicone Tubing MA1 34 0422 PVC Tubing 6 mm Bore MA1 34 0782 PVC Tubing 8 mm Bore MA1 34 0415 Fluosorber case of 6 canisters Tbe Fluovac unit is supplied with tbe twin Size 1 Mask and the connector set comprising of e 1 M
3. will comply with any changes as they apply Do Not Dispose Product with Municipal Waste Special Collection Disposal Required gt Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Table of Contents SUBJECT PAGE NO Use of the Fluovac eee 2 Operation of the Fluovac Setting up the Equipment 3 FIUOSOIDGF 2 5 2 rr RU r E ties 3 Using the Eduiprmiert s uocat oreet 3 Maintenance giae mienne o DD b UE E 3 Ordering Information Replacement Patisserie p e e tat vba 4 Appendix A Fluovac Connector Sets Cylinder to Flowmeter esseeessss 5 Flowmeter to Vaporizer 5 Vaporizer to FIUOVAC e tree rosis 5 Appendix B Ancillary Equipment Induction Chambers ssssssseeeeee 6 ISOIALOR ValVB uxsssitsd exer rii eod ub Ae ope ra buta uiia 6 Work Station and Trolleys 6 Contact Information eeese 6 Diagram 1 Fluovac Parts Identification 7 Diagram 2 Using Fluovac for Scavenging With Intubation s 8 Diagram 3 Using Fluovac for Administering Inhalation Anesthetic and Scavenging 9 Diagram 4 Fluovac Tubes amp Mask Assembly 10 Diagram 5 Flow Diagram 11 Publication 5396 002 REV A E Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System
4. 96 002 REV A i Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Appendix B Ancillary Equipment Induction Chambers If an induction chamber is required prior to use of the anesthetic mask there are sev eral modes available from Harvard Apparatus with appropriate connectors and valves We also have an Exhaust Tube Mount 34 0392 for ducting nitrous oxide and the Gas flow Director 34 0393 to replace the connector Y piece and clamp Isolator Valve This valve directs gas from the Fluovac mask when not in use for short periods The advantage is that neither the vaporizer setting nor the flowmeter settings have to be altered when an animal is removed from the mask thus saving time Work Station and Trolleys Several types are available These give the advantage of a fully mobile anaesthetizing system or work station Contact Information For full information on all anaesthetic equipment please contact Harvard Apparatus 84 October Hill Rd Holliston MA 01746 USA Phone 508 893 8999 Toll Free 800 272 2775 Fax 508 729 5732 Email bioscience harvardapparatus com Web www harvardapparatus com Harvard Apparatus Ltd IMS Fircroft Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6HE United Kingdom Phone 44 0 1732 864001 Fax 44 0 1732 863356 Email sales harvardapparatus co uk Web www harvardapparatus co uk Publication 5396 002 REV A Diagram 1 z Fluovac Parts Identification Twin 1 Piece Unit Fluosor
5. Fluovac Setting up the Equipment see diagrams 2 and 3 The anesthetic vaporizer is connected to the gas supply The flow of the gas is regu lated by a flowmeter set according to requirements per the application The vaporizer outlet is connected to the Fluovac If using the Double Small Animal Mask size 1 The supply is split into two by means of a Y piece or a gas flow director The mask T piece is a push fit onto the top of the Fluosorber which in turn stands on the mounting situated on the Fluovac The system is now ready to use Fluosorber The Fluosorber canister contains active charcoal which absorbs the anesthetic gases New canisters weigh 1200 grams The exhausted weight is 1400 grams When exhausted they are discarded and can be incinerated It is recommended to check weight prior to use on a regular basis Replace with a new canister Using the Equipment Switch on the Fluovac Turn the gas supply on oxygen and or nitrous oxide Adjust the flowmeter to give a flow of approximately 4 liters per minute This can be adjusted later as required If using one arm only of the Double Small Animal Mask clamp off the supply which is not in use or turn the gas flow director to the required mask if one of these is fitted Two animals may be anesthetized simultaneously if required Hold the muzzle of the animal in the mask and turn the vaporizer to approximately 4 to induce anesthesia Once induced anesthesia is maintained
6. Fluovac Anesthetizing System User s Manual Fluovac System MAI 34 0388 FLUOVAC a HARVARD APPARATUS Publication 5396 002 Revision A WEEE RoHS Compliance Statement EU Directives WEEE and RoHS To Our Valued Customers We are committed to being a good corporate citizen As part of that commitment we strive to maintain an environmentally conscious manufacturing operation The European Union EU has enacted two Directives the first on product recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE and the second limiting the use of certain substances Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS Over time these Directives will be implemented in the national laws of each EU Member State Once the final national regulations have been put into place recycling will be offered for our products which are within the scope of the WEEE Directive Products falling under the scope of the WEEE Directive available for sale after August 13 2005 will be identified with a wheelie bin symbol Two Categories of products covered by the WEEE Directive are currently exempt from the RoHS Directive Category 8 medical devices with the exception of implanted or infected products and Category 9 monitoring and control instruments Most of our products fall into either Category 8 or 9 and are currently exempt from the RoHS Directive We will continue to monitor the application of the RoHS Directive to its products and
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8. ber Canister Consumable not included Silicone Tube d Inner Fan Unit Crystallex Tube i 3 Outlet FLUOSORBER FLUOVAC panyana a a Mask Unit End Piece Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Publication 5396 002 REV A Diagram 2 ejqejene sezis Auew ejnuue uoneqniu E 4 0619 24 a oeaon 4 JezuodeA p oa S d 1 ae 2 istius 3 o 8504 55 Joje IuaA eidsu S170 re Jjejsiue Jequoson 4 Using Fluovac for Scaveng waisks Buiziieuiseuy 39vAOR1d sniejeddy puealey 8 Publication 5396 002 REV A Diagram 3 ep Using Fluovac for Administering Inhalation Anesthetic and Scavenging ss Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Publication 5396 002 REV A Diagram 4 10 Fluovac Tubes amp Mask Assembly 2 Tubes Size 1 Mask 1 Tube only for Mask Sizes 2 amp 3 Close clamp if only one side in use Locates onto Fluosorber Supply Tubing Canister from Vaporizer Silicone Tubing MaskT Piece NOTE Size 2 amp 3 mask have only one inlet Anesthetic Supply via Inner Tube positive pressure Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Scavenging Effect negative pressure from FLUOVAC Unit Publication 5396 002 REV A 11 Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Diagram 5 Flow Diagram Inner Hose Suction For Exhaled Gas L Suction
9. eter PVC tubing e 1Y piece 2 Silicone Rubber Tubes 1 Clamp Or If requested a Gas Flow Director is available Publication 5396 002 REV A 5 Harvard Apparatus FLUOVAC Anesthetizing System Appendix A Fluovac Connector Sets The system is illustrated in diagram 2 and can be considered as having a gas supply a flowmeter a vaporizer and the Fluovac Unit Each of these units has to be connected and the following notes are intended for guidelines 1 Cylinder to Flowmeter Gas cylinders with suitable regulator gauge should be provided by the user and will be connected to the flowmeter with the appropriate high pressure hosing Gas spe cific fittings are included with the flowmeter for connection 2 Flowmeter to Vaporizer Appropriate tubing is supplied with the anesthesia machine for connection from the flowmeter to the vaporizer inlet endcap The anesthetic agent to be used is indicated on the vaporizer USE ONLY THEAGENT INDICATED 3 Vaporizer to Fluovac Please refer to diagram 3 The vaporizer connects to the Fluovac system via the outlet endcap The Y piece divides the gas flow into two 15cm silicone tubes one of which is fitted with a clamp so that on e mask may be used alone if so desired The silicone tubes fit directly onto the mounts of the Fluovac T piece NOTE The PVC tube piece silicone tubes and clamp are included with the basic Fluovac unit catalog number 34 0388 Publication 53
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