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1. Enter endscope serial number 1 2 3 and a leak test will now automatically begin After a pre set period of time an audible tone will sound and the following screen information will display Leak Test Oper Knobs amp Buttons Continue to Ack Press the CONTINUE button on the keyboard and the test will automatically resume When the endoscope leak test completes a humidity test is initiated which verifies the condition of the dry air used during the leak test At the completion of the humidity test an audible tone is heard and the Veriscan screen displays the PASS or FAIL test result If a PASS result is displayed then press the PRINT button and verify the correct leak test information is printed If the printed information is correct then Veriscan has passed the Daily Quality Assurance Test and is ready for endoscope use If a FAIL result is displayed or the printed information is incorrect then the Daily Quality Assurance Test has failed Contact Medivators Technical Support or your authorized Medivators distributor for further assistance USERS MANUAL 21 Data Access and Management Main Menu Veriscan can be used as a productive tool for data management asset tracking equipment utilization and infection control Additional system capabilites are available through the MENU key pad and the ProV LT data management software See ProV LT Data Management Software located in the Data Access and Managemen2. 15 Display Screen Displays information and test results Control Keypad Touchpad used to operate Veriscan System Printer Provides printout of test results Quick Connect Port Veriscan connector for Quick Connect Tubing to endoscope Power Switch Used to turn Veriscan system ON OFF Power Cord Outlet Receptacle for AC power cord Power Cord Provides electrical connection for Veriscan to AC wall outlet RS232 Port Not currently used USB Port Port to connect Veriscan to separate computer via USB cable Drying Crystals Bulb Receptacle for desiccant crystals Metal Bulb Receptacle Removable metal receptacle for securing drying crystals bulb Receptacle Release Button Button to release metal bulb receptacle to provide access to drying crystals bulb Bulb Housing Structure Housing for securing and linking drying crystals bulb and metal bulb receptacle to the device Coalescent Filter Housing Housing for securing and linking the oil and particle filter to the device Coalescent Filter Oil and particle filter removes foreign substances from air that enters and exits the endoscope during testing 10 USERS MANUAL System Setup Installation Position Veriscan system on a flat level surface and within six 6 feet two 2 meters of the electrical AC wall outlet Veriscan s electrical requirem
3. OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATORY PROFITS EVEN IF MINNTECH CORPORATION HAS BEEN APPRISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES OCCURRING This Warranty gives customer of the Product specific legal rights and customers may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction In no event shall Medivators liability exceed the original purchase price of the covered Product No representative or agent of Medivators has any authority to bind Medivators to any other representation or warranty with respect to the Product and the customer accepts the Product subject to all of the terms above 34 USERS MANUAL Manufactured in the USA by A Cantel Medical Company 2011 Minntech Corporation 50096 988 Rev C Minntech Corporation il 14605 28th Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55447 USA Phone 763 553 3300 Toll Free 800 328 3340 Fax 763 553 3387 Web www minntech com Minntech BV Sourethweg 11 6422PC Heerlen The Netherlands EC REP Phone 31 45 5 471 471 Fax 31 45 5 429 695 email info minntechbv com Minntech Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 1A International Business Park 05 01 Singapore 609933 Phone Fax 65 6227 9698 65 6225 6848 Distributed in Canada by CARSEN MEDICAL INC 14 151 Amber Street Markham ON L3R 3B3 1 866 677 4121 Minntech Beijing Representative Office Room 708 7th Floor Kaiheng Center No 2 Chaoyangmennei Street Dongcheng District Beijing China 100010 Phone
4. Step 1 Turn off and unplug the Veriscan system before installing the drying crystals Step 2 Locate a new unopened crystal desiccant bag see figure 4 Step 3 Carefully position the Veriscan system so that the back of the unit can be easily accessed with a six 6 inch clearance off of the counter surface The recommended method for installing or changing the drying crystals is to extend the last six inches 6 out over the end of the counter surface 12 USERS MANUAL System Setup Step 4 Push the metal housing release button down and hold see figure 5 Step 5 While continuing to hold the button gently pull down on the metal bulb housing and rotate it to the left until it releases down and away from the machine s bulb housing structure Gently lower the bulb housing unit away from the machine see figure 6 Step 6 Remove the drying crystal bulb from the bulb housing structure by placing one hand on top of the Veriscan grasping the dry crystal bulb with the other hand and pulling downward in a twisting motion either direction until the bulb can be removed from the housing structure see figures 7 and 8 Step 7 Empty and discard any used drying crystals from the bulb and carefully pour the entire bag of new crystals into the bulb see figure 9 Do not allow crystals to enter the metal tube located in the center of the bulb Figure 7 Step 8 Return the bulb to its original housing by placing one hand on the t
5. 1 Pull the lever on the front of the printer paper access door upwards until the lid is released from its locked position see figure 30 To avoid damage do not use excessive force Figure 30 Step 2 Replacing the paper roll With the printer access door open remove the empty paper roll spool see figure 31 Locate a new paper roll and reel off approximately one half inch 1 2 of paper Place the new paper roll in the printer paper compartment with the leading edge of the paper coming off the top of the paper roll see figure 32 e Close the printer paper access door by applying a small amount of pressure onto the front of the door ensuring that the lid clicks into the locked position see figure 33 Teat the excess paper off by pulling it in an upward direction so it tears against the serrated plastic edge Figure 31 Storage To store the Veriscan system unplug the unit remove the power cord See Attaching the power cord directions and disconnect the quick connect tubing see Attaching the quick connect tubing Store all components together in a dry cool environment see Product Specifications for proper storage temperature range Transportation The Veriscan system should always be handled with extreme care when being moved To transport the Veriscan first unplug the unit remove the Figure 32 power cord see Attaching the power cord directions and disconnect the quick connect tubing s
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7. Data Access and Management ProV LT Data Management Software Downloading Past Leak Test Results The Veriscan system includes a simple to use feature for downloading past leak test results into a spreadsheet format on a PC computer Downloading is accomplished by using the ProV LT software CD which is loaded onto a separate PC Veriscan test data is downloaded through the USB port which is located on the Veriscan s back panel The supplied USB cable connects the Veriscan unit to the PC NOTE For detailed software installation and use instructions please refer to the Veriscan ProV LT Data Management Software Installation and User Manual Figure 25 To download data follow these steps to e Load ProV LT CD software into the CD rom drive located on a computer PC only The software will automatically load e Connect the USB cable to the USB port located on the back of the Veriscan unit See figure 25 Connect the remaining USB cable end to the corresponding port located on the computer PC e Verify the Veriscan system is turned on and displays the Connect Scope screen e Open the ProV LT software and access the ProV Link file Select the spreadsheet where the dowloaded Veriscan data is to be saved The Veriscan data can be saved in a new spreadsheet or it can be added to an existing spreadsheet 1 If saving the Veriscan data to a new spreadsheet then open the ProV template and save it under a new name then open the
8. as Screening Test Start Enter Scope SN Press Continue Enter last three digits of endoscope s serial number and then press CONTINUE a maximum of 10 digits can be entered The leak test will now automatically begin when Veriscan is operating in the factory default SCREENING TEST mode and the following information will be displayed Leak Test Start Please standby USERS MANUAL 17 e If Veriscan is operating in the MANUAL mode the following information will display The manual mode is used for selecting alternative parameter settings other than the factory default SCREENING TEST settings Select Test Setting Screen Test 1 Screen Test 2 Screen Test 3 Use the up down arrow keys to select the desired test and then press CONTINUE to begin the leak test e After a pre set period of time an audible tone will sound The Veriscan will display the below listed information which prompts the operator to turn all of the endoscope s angulation knobs and to press all of the camera buttons see figures 13 14 and 15 These endoscope areas are common fluid invasion problem spots which can only be accurately leak tested when all knobs and buttons are activated Leak Test Oper Knobs amp Buttons Continue to Ack Results in 112 Seconds NOTE Turn all endoscope angulation knobs and press all camera buttons when audible tone is heard When all knobs and buttons have been manipulated press the CONTINU
9. cap with a new one e ETO valve loose on endoscope cleaning cap If the ETO valve on the endoscope cleaning cap is loose air can escape and cause a false FAIL leak test results If the ETO valve is loose replace the cleaning cap with a new one e Quick Connect Tubing If the Veriscan s Quick Connect Tubing is damaged due to a small hole or worn due to an O ring leak a false FAIL leak test result can occur Always have a spare Quick Connect Tubing available to test for a tubing leak e Screening Test used to test a warm unstable temperature endoscope A false FAIL leak test result can occur if the Screening Test was used to leak test an endoscope used on a patient within the previous 30 minutes The screening test should only be used on stable temperature endoscopes which have not been used within the last 30 minutes Allow the endoscopes the recommeneded time to cool and then re perform the leak test Retesting a Failed Endoscope In the event of a FAIL test result the endoscope leak test should be rerun as follows Retest Endoscope Remove the Quick Connect Tubing from the endoscope Inspect the tubing for wear damage or holes Inspect the O ring for rips or tears Inspect the O ring for sufficient silicon oil lubrication The O ring can tear if dry or not properly lubricated Replace if worn or damaged e Remove the cleaning cap from the endoscope Inspect the cleaning cap cleaning cap O ring and ETO valve and replace if w
10. down arrows on the keypad until the cursor points to Figure 22 the Quick Reports selection e Press CONTINUE select this option To print a printout of the current day s procedures use the up down arrow keys to select Curr Day Results When the option is selected the printer will automatically print the previous day s report which includes of endoscopes tested of scopes that passed of endoscopes that failed the leak test Press CANCEL to return to the prior screen Press CANCEL again to reach the start menu e To print a a summary of the previous day s procedures use the up down arrow keys to select Prev Day Summary When the option is selected the printer will automatically print the previous day s report which includes of endoscopes tested of scopes that passed of endoscopes that failed the leak test Press CANCEL to return to the prior screen Press CANCEL again to reach the start menu 26 USERS MANUAL Data Access and Management To print a summary of the week s procedures use the up down arrow keys to select Previous 7 day summary When the option is selected the printer will automatically print the previous 7 day s report which includes of endoscopes tested of endoscopes that passed of endoscopes that failed the leak test Press CANCEL to return to the prior screen Press CANCEL again to reach the start menu To print a summary of the month s proc
11. endoscope in any fluids or in an automated endoscope reprocessor e Hand clean the endoscope according to your cleaning room protocol for handling endoscopes with leaks e Remove endoscope from service e Contact endoscope repair company to arrange for endoscope servicing NOTE DO NOT SUBMERGE ENDOSCOPE IN FLUID 20 USERS MANUAL Daily Quality Assurance Test To verify the Veriscan device is operating properly the Daily Quality Assurance Test must be performed prior to the first use of the day This test ensures the internal integrity of the Veriscan unit and its ability to properly sense an endoscope leak Contact Medivators Technical Support or your authorized Medivators distributor if the Daily Quality Assurance Test fails WARNING Failure to perform the Daily Quality Assurance Test can result in the device not accurately detecting an endoscope leak Performing the Daily Quality Assurance Test Plug Veriscan into the appropriate AC wall outlet Press the power switch located on the back of the unit to turn system power on Veriscan will automatically perform an initialization process which includes a series of diagnostic self test When this process is complete the display will indicate that the unit is ready for testing as displayed below mm dd yy hh mm Connect Scope Press Start Verify the Veriscan display information is correct Do not connect an endoscope or the Quick Connect Tubing to Veriscan and then press START
12. operator or nurse the ability to scroll through the past 2500 procedure results to confirm leak testing protocol compliance determine reprocessing activity and review past results Once 2500 tests have been accumulated each successive test replaces the oldest of the prior 2500 tests see figure 20 Accessing Past Leak Test Results To access and review past procedure data follow these steps e Press the MENU key on the keypad e Press the up down arrows on the keypad until the display arrow points to the Stored Runs selection e Press CONTINUE to select this option e Press the select run option to access past test data Press CONTINUE to access stored runs e The last leak test run will appear at the top of the screen e g run 14 Use the up down arrow keys to select the desired leak test run Press CONTINUE to view leak test result e When finished press CANCEL to return to the list of stored runs Press CANCEL again to return to the MENU e Press CANCEL to return to the original START menu Deleting Past Leak Test Results To delete past procedure results follow these steps e Press the MENU key on the keypad e Press the up down arrows on the keypad until the display arrow points to the Stored Runs selection e Press CONTINUE to select this option e Arrow down to select the delete all option and to purge all past test data To delete all stored runs press the CONTINUE button and the progr
13. spreadsheet under the new name 2 If saving the Veriscan data to an existing spreadsheet then use the computer s browse function to locate the spreadsheet and then open it e Using the dialog box displayed on the computer select Download to transfer the Veriscan data e Veriscan will automatically output all stored runs oldest to newest to the specified Microsoft Excel file All downloaded data is not automatically erased from Veriscan Data files must be erased from Veriscan if no longer needed Contact Medivators Technical Support for further information The screen will display downloading data with an active progress bar e When download is complete the Veriscan display will return to the original start screen display 28 USERS MANUAL Data Access and Management e The transferred data will be housed in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet on the computer The Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format allows data analysis based upon a variety of user sort functions depending on the precise data required The following data is stored in columns Unit Information this data refers to the type of Veriscan unit in operation data ver sfw ver model type serial number cycle Test Result Data this data refers to the individual leak test results e The Veriscan system s microprocessor stores a broad range of individual leak test result data including operator ID patient ID test date and time endoscope serial n
14. the leak test e After a pre set period of time an audible tone will sound The Veriscan will display the below listed information which prompts the operator to turn all of the endoscope s angulation knobs and to press all of the camera buttons see figures 13 14 and 15 These endoscope areas are common fluid invasion problem spots which can only be accurately leak tested when all knobs and buttons are activated Leak Test Oper Knobs amp Buttons Continue to Ack Results in 112 Seconds NOTE Turn all endoscope angulation knobs and press all camera buttons when audible tone is heard When all knobs and buttons have been manipulated press the CONTINUE button on the display keypad and the test will automatically continue e The endoscope leak test continues e When the endoscope leak test completes a humidity test is initiated which verifies the condition of the dry air used during the leak test e At the completion of the humidity test an audible tone is heard and the Veriscan screen displays the PASS or FAIL test results If a PASS result is displayed then go to Printing Results If a FAIL result is displayed then go to Testing a Failed Endoscope section Printing Results e Press the PRINT button to print results or CONTINUE to start a new endoscope leak test Tear the printout off by pulling upwards on the printout towards the tear bar and tear from one side to the other across the serrated edge see
15. 339 VERISCANLFE Automated Endoscope Leak Tester ISCANLT Automated Endoscope Leak Tester User Manual TET Automated Endoscope a leak Tester MEDIVATORS Veriscan is a registered trademark of Minntech Corporation Fujinon is a registered trademark of Fujinon Corporation OLYMPUS is a registered trademark of Olympus Corporation PENTAX is a registered trademark of Pentax Precision Instrument Corporation Storz is a registered trademark of Karl Storz 50096 988 Rev C 2011 MINNTECH CORPORATION All rights reserved This publication is protected by copyright Copying disclosure to others or the use of this publication is prohibited without the expresswritten consent of Minntech Corporation Minntech reserves the right to make changes in the specifications shown herein without notice or obligation Contact your Medivators representative or Medivators customer service for more information Table of Contents INFOAUCUDN vand R RAEE ia EENE 5 Using this Manual Lasumsarerassmestsunmn 5 Product Description ssssnnsseeennnneeeesnrrreeenrrrrnnnne renne 5 Product Specifications scccscssssnnaesecsncececixnciutstonintecedanes 6 Safety isid hi aneus eenaa tndea te icaL io eera uaaa aaaea rra aa 7 Intended Use sc iciusawevteadademoincnsinnenscannteteunnmommannandeoogiant 7 Electrical Compliance is ccaveccccassazernnctcssnsnnncssiansonaceveanans F Operator Safety aeeeiccteceseosaccesecnetansdenrdenneuiiescccd
16. E button on the display keypad and the test will automatically continue e The endoscope leak test continues e When the endoscope leak test completes a humidity test is initiated which verifies the condition of the dry air used during the leak test At the completion of the humidity test an audible tone is heard and the Veriscan screen displays the PASS or FAIL test results If a PASS result is displayed then go to PRINTING RESULTS If a FAIL result is displayed then go to Testing a Failed Endoscope section Printing Results e Press the PRINT button to print results or CONTINUE to start a new endoscope leak test Tear the printout off by pulling upwards on the printout towards the tear bar and tear from one side to the other across the serrated edge see figure 16 e For other printing options e g printing quick reports on daily weekly and monthly summary activity see the Quick Report Printing header located in the Data Access and Management section 18 USERS MANUAL Testing a Failed Endoscope Majority of FAIL leak test results are due to true endoscope leaks On occasion a FAIL test result can be traced to other preventable and correctable issues such as e Nicks in the endoscope cleaning cap gasket If the rubber seal or gasket on the inside of the endoscope cleaning cap is damaged a false FAIL leak test result can occur If the rubber sealing area is not in perfect condition replace the cleaning
17. RS MANUAL 7 Guidelines Endoscope Leak Testing and Pre cleaning An effective endoscope leak test and pre cleaning process is an essential step in the reprocessing of an endoscope Always follow the endoscope manufacturer s instructions and established professional guidelines to properly leak test and clean an endoscope If an endoscope leak is detected the endoscope should be immediately taken out of service and sent in for repair Endoscopes should always be dry leak tested before submersion in fluid to prevent additional fluid invasion and internal endoscope contamination Leak testing detects endoscope leaks within the interior and exterior of an endoscope Cleaning and Disinfection Professional Guidelines The following organizations have published recommended guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Inc 401 North Michigan Ave Chicago Ill 60611 4267 USA Tel 800 245 7462 Fax 312 527 6658 www sgna org American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1520 Kensington Rd Suite 202 Oak Brook Ill 60523 2141 USA Tel 630 573 0600 Fax 630 573 0691 www asge org Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Inc 2170 S Parker Rd Suite 300 Denver CO 80231 5711 USA Tel 800 755 2676 Fax 303 750 3462 www aorn org British Society of Gastroenterology 3 St Andrews Place Regents Park London NW1 4LB England Tel 44 020 7387 3534 ww bsg
18. am will begin the deletion process e When complete the display screen will return to the first MENU screen e Press CANCEL to return to the original START menu Other Menu Options The MENU key on the keypad provides several types of program tools Programming tools for the operator e Set Date Time A date time feature allows the Veriscan system to time stamp every leak test See the System Setup section for directions on setting the date time e Stored Runs The Veriscan system data storage capability features the ability to store prior test results The Veriscan stores the last 2 500 leak tests e Quick Reports The Veriscan system data storage allows the user to print custom reports that summarize daily weekly and month leak testing results It also prints a list of all endoscopes that failed a leak test within the previous 30 days See the Quick Report Printing area of the Data Access and Management section for directions on printing Quick Report data Programming tools for certified Veriscan system technicians only These menu items should not be accessed by any non Veriscan system technician These technician only settings include e System Status e Self Test e Sensor Cal Line Frequency e Set Pressure UOM e Pump valve Control NOTE Accessing these areas of the MENU program will void the Medivators Reprocessing Systems Veriscan Warranty Contact Medivators Technical Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your auth
19. ative parameter settings can be helpful when different settings are required for testing a unique or specialized endoscope Activate the Automatic or Manual Test Mode by e Press the MENU button located on the keypad and the following information will display Main Menu Stored Runs Quick Reports Screening Test Set Test Parameters Use the up down arrow keys to align the cursor with the Set Test Parameters and then press CONTINUE e The Set Test Parameters screen will now display as Settings Mode Auto or Manual whichever active Use Oper ID No whichever active Use Pat ID Yes whichever active Use the up down arrow keys to align the cursor with the Setting Mode and then press CONTINUE The Select Settings Mode screen will now display with automatic or manual centered in the screen depending on which is active plus Automatic whichever active Automatic Manual Use the up down arrow keys to align the cursor with automatic or manual mode and then press CONTINUE The selected mode is now saved USERS MANUAL 23 Manual Test Mode e If Veriscan is operating in the manual mode the following information will display when performing either the Standard or Screen leak test Standard Test Select Test Setting Standard Test 1 Standard Test 2 Standard Test 3 Screening Test Select Test Setting Screen Test 1 Screen Test 2 Scre
20. be customer s exclusive remedy for a covered defect In order to recover under the warranty the customer must notify Medivators if in the U S A or country of installation of the defect describing the problem in reasonable detail prior to the expiration of the warranty period and within thirty 30 days of discovery of the defect Upon receiving Medivators official return goods authorization RGA the customer must promptly return the defective part or Product to Medivators or the service center indicated on the RGA freight and insurance prepaid Medivators will not be responsible for any damage during shipment Warranty Disclaimer THE WARRANTY ABOVE IS MEDIVATORS ENTIRE WARRANTY OBLIGATION TO PURCHASERS OF THE PRODUCT IT IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MEDIVATORS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MEDIVATORS DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET CUSTOMER S REQUIREMENTS MEDIVATORS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED SOLELY TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW MINNTECH CORPORATION SHALL NOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY MALFUNCTIONS DELAYS LOSS OF PROFIT INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE
21. doscopes Use the Screening Test to 1 Evaluate an endoscope that was not used on a patient within the last 30 minutes 2 Evaluate a facility s inventory of endoscopes Due to Veriscan s extreme leak detection accuracy it is recommended that all endoscopes be tested within a facility when a Veriscan unit is received for the first time A facility can also routinely test endoscopes using the Screening Test to ensure ongoing early endoscope leak detection NOTE The screening test is only to be used on stable temperature endoscopes which have not been used within the last 30 minutes Performing the Screening Test e Press the Menu button located on the keypad and the following information will display Main Menu Stored Runs Quick Reports Screening Test Set Test Parameters e Use the up down arrow keys to align the curser with the Screening Test and then press CONTINUE followed by START to begin the leak test If optional OPERATOR ID screen activated the following information will display Screening Test Start Enter Operator ID Press Continue Enter Operator ID number maximum 4 digits and then press CONTINUE If optional PATIENT ID screen activated the following information will display Screening Test Start Enter Patient ID Press Continue Enter Patient ID number maximum 10 digits and then press CONTINUE e The ENTER SCOPE S N screen will now display
22. ect Tube is connected to the Veriscan system If not refer to the System Setup section e Check the endoscope cleaning cap to ensure it is securely in place over the endoscope s ETO connector A faulty cleaning cap connection or O ring seal onto the endoscope will be detected as an endoscope leak by Veriscan e Align Veriscan s Quick Connect Tubing connector to the pin on the endoscope s cleaning cap leak test fitting and then push the connector over the fitting Rotate the connector until the pin reaches the end of the channel on the connector Verify the Quick Connect Tubing connecting the endoscope to the Veriscan system is not twisted see figures 10 11 and 12 Figure 10 NOTE If the connector rotates with difficultly then verify the o ring is properly lubriated NOTE This is a dry leak test only Do not place or immerse the endoscope in any type of fluid or water while testing Performing the Leak Test The heat of an endoscope can affect leak test measurement accuracy though the expansion of the soft components of the endoscope Leak test accuracy is maximized by identifying if the endoscope was used in a patient procedure within the last 30 minutes If the endoscope was used within the last 30 minutes then the factory default Standard Test setting should be used If the endoscope was not used within the last 30 minutes then the Screening Test setting should be used Go to the section labeled Perfo
23. edures use the up down arrow keys to select Previous 30 day summary When the option is selected the printer will automatically print the previous 30 day s report which includes of endoscopes tested of endoscopes that passed of endoscopes that failed the leak test Press CANCEL to return to the prior screen Press CANCEL again to reach the start menu To print a summary of all of the endoscopes that have failed the leak test in the previous 30 days use the up down arrow keys to select 30 Day Failure List When the option is selected the printer will automatically print the 30 day failure report which includes e The list of failed endoscopes from the most current to the least current e The dates endoscopes failed the test e The serial number of the failed endoscopes Figure 23 Figure 24 e The leak test measurements reported on the display screen at the time of the test Press CANCEL to return to the prior screen Press CANCEL again to reach the start menu Tearing the Printout Off To tear the print out off pull the printout upwards toward the tear bar and tear from one side to the other across the serrated edge see figures 23 and 24 If it is necessary to advance the paper forward press the Paper Feed Button vv on the printer display For directions on how to load printer paper see the Changing Printer Paper heading in the Maintenance Handle and Care section USERS MANUAL 27
24. ee Attaching the quick connect tubing Secure these items Carefully lift the Veriscan system from the bottom and securely carry it or secure it to a transportation device e g a cart If shipping the system remove the accessories as described above and then separately wrap them and the Veriscan system in thick padded packaging materials Secure in a sturdy well sealed container and mark the package as FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Figure 33 32 USERS MANUAL Troubleshooting The Veriscan system was designed to deliver consistent and reliable leak testing performance Troubleshooting power and display failures is described below Veriscan Does Not Power On Display screen does not appear e Check the power cord to ensure it is securely plugged into the rear of the Veriscan system and into the properly rated wall outlet see figure 40 e Turn the Veriscan system off Wait 15 seconds and then turn it back on see figure 41 e Ifthe sytem still does not power on contact your Medivators service representative For all other Veriscan performance inquiries contact your local representative or Medivators Technical Support at 1 800 444 4729 Figure 35 USERS MANUAL 33 Limited Warranty Information PRODUCT WARRANTY Limited Warranty Medivators Reprocessing Systems a division of Minntech Corporation Medivators warrants that the endoscope reprocessor it manufactures the Product wil
25. en Test 3 Up to three different endoscope parameter settings can be programmed and stored under the Standard Test and also three under the Screen Test Each parameter setting is stored as either 1 2 or 3 Veriscan always uses Standard Test 1 and Screen Test 1 as the factory default Automatic settings and it is not recommended to change these settings Any alternative endoscope parameter setting should be programmed and saved under settings 2 or 3 for the Standard or Screen test All settings are initially set to factory defaults unless manually programmed differently Contact Medivators Technical Support for further information NOTE Veriscan s leak detection accuracy is affected by parameter changes NOTE Parameter changes should only be performed by Medivators trained and qualified personnel If the Veriscan is operating in the Manual test mode and needs to be changed back to the Automatic test mode then follow the steps listed under Activate the Automatic or Manual Test Mode by to select the Automatic mode Contact Medivators Technical Support or your authorized Medivators distributor if further assistance is required 24 USERS MANUAL Data Access and Management Managing Leak Test Results Data Data can be managed viewed downloaded and printed by using the following features Display Screen Data Review The display screen features a procedure results review capability that allows an
26. ents can be found under the Introduction Product Specifications section Attaching the Power Cord WARNING Exercise caution when plugging in this electrical device Risk of electric shock Connect power cord to power cord outlet located on rear of unit Gently push cord in until fully inserted see figure 1 Plug the other end of the power cord into a standard AC wall outlet NOTE This device must always be plugged into an electrical wall outlet that includes an approved Ground Fault Interrupter GFI prior to operation Powering the Veriscan System ON Press the power switch located on the back of the unit to turn system power on see figure 2 When Veriscan is turned on it will automatically perform an initialization process which includes a series of diagnostic self tests When this process is complete the display will indicate that the unit is ready for testing as displayed below mm dd yy hh mm Connect Scope Press Start Setting the Time and Date The Veriscan s internal clock will record the time of all leak test procedures To set the clock Press the MENU button on the display keyboard Press the arrow down key until Set Date Time selection is reached Press the CONTINUE key to select the Set Date Time option To enter the month press CONTINUE and then enter the correct month in the month area 1 January 2 February etc If an incorrect entry is made press CANCEL to start the
27. es not have to be placed in a fluid bath and visually observed for air bubble leaks the Veriscan s visual display and printout automatically identify if an endoscope leak is detected Carefully review the User Manual to familiarize yourself with Veriscan s features operation and testing procedures We are confident the Veriscan system will quickly become an invaluable tool for enhancing reprocessing room efficiency reducing endoscope damage and repair expense due to undetected leaks and reduce the potential risk of cross patient infection USERS MANUAL 5 Product Specifications Power Requirement Fuse Rating Dimensions Weight PSI range Display ProV LT Data Management Connectivity Ports Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Humidity Electrical Safety Certifications Environmental Rating Designed for Use Warranty Period 6 USERS MANUAL Universal Power Supply 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 25 Ampere 250V 1 Ampere Type S 3AG style 13 125 H x 8 25 W x 19 25 L inches 33 3 H x 21 W x 48 9 Lcm 15 8 Ibs 7 18 kg 3 500 3 999 PSI comparable to current manual leak testers Liquid Crystal Display LCD with LED backlight USB communications port 10 C 50 F to 40 C 104 F 20 C 68 F to 45 C 113 F 20 to 80 non condensing UL Standard 61010 1 CAN CSA Standard 61010 1 Standard Indoor Use Only One 1 Year Safety Intended Use The Medivators Veriscan
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29. figure 16 For directions on how to load printer paper see the Changing Printer Paper heading located in the Maintenance Handling amp Care section For other printing options e g printing quick reports on daily weekly and monthly summary activity see the Quick Report Printing heading located in the Data Access and Management section Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 16 USERS MANUAL 15 Performing a Leak Test Disconnecting the Endoscope Disconnect the Quick Connect Tubing from the endoscope see figure 17 The endoscope is now ready for the next step in the manual cleaning process Shut Down and Start Up of the Veriscan system e Shut Down The Veriscan system should be turned off at the end of each day To turn off the machine toggle the on off switch to the right see figure 18 and the Veriscan display will go blank e Start Up To start the Veriscan system toggle the on off switch to the left The system will automatically begin a series of diagnostic self tests during the initializing process When initialization is complete the display will appear as below indicating that the system is ready to begin testing endoscopes mm dd yy hh mm Connect Scope Press Start Figure 17 Figure 18 16 USERS MANUAL Performing a Screening Test Veriscan s Screening Test is an extremely accurate dry endoscope leak test which is ideal for evaluating cold or stable temperature en
30. l conform to Medivators written specifications and will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period the Warranty Period of fifteen 15 months from date of shipment from Medivators or one 1 year from the date of installation whichever occurs first Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary the Warranty Period for consumables accessories and service parts supplied by Medivators including but not limited to endoscope hook ups filters printers printer supplies test strips and accessory bags is ninety 90 days from the date of installation or 120 days from date of shipment whichever occurs first The warranty does not cover and Medivators will have no warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to any damage to the Product caused by or associated with i external causes including without limitation accident vandalism acts of God power failure or electric power surges ii abuse misuse or neglect of the Product by the customer or use of unauthorized third party filters or other consumables and accessories iii usage not in accordance with product instructions iv the customer s failure to perform required preventive maintenance or iv servicing or repair not authorized by Medivators Limitation of Remedy The warranty obligation of Medivators hereunder is limited to the repair or replacement at its option of the Product or any parts it deems defective This will
31. ld be checked monthly and compared to the color coded chart to determine if the drying crystals require replacement 30 USERS MANUAL Maintenance Handling and Care Changing the Drying Crystals The crystals in the drying crystal bulb are blue and white in their active state Once the crystals have turned pale pink then they must be replaced Follow the steps detailed under Installing or Replacing the Desiccant Drying Crystals located in the System Setup section for further instructions Changing the Coalescent Oil amp Particulate Removal Filter Before pressurizing the endoscope the incoming air must first be filtered Veriscan filters the air through the coalescent filter which is an oil and particulate removal filter This filtration system ensures that only filtered air enters the endoscope This filter should be monitored regularly and changed once a year To replace the filter follow these simple steps CAUTION Disconnect all power before performing the filter installation Step 1 Turn off and then unplug the Veriscan system before performing this operation Step 2 Unscrew the clear plastic bowl from the filter housing in a counterclockwise direction until free Set bowl aside see figures 27 and 28 Step 3 Remove the filter element from the filter housing by unscrewing it in a counterclockwise direction until free Discard the used filter see figure 29 Step 4 Take new filter element and screw it in
32. op of the unit and grasping the glass bulb with other hand while inserting the glass bulb vertically up and into the bulb housing structure until the top of the structure is reached This is a reverse of the process described in Step 6 Apply careful upward pressure while turning the bulb either direction to help the bulb pass through the tight gasket seal and seat to the top of the bulb housing structure see figure 7 Step 9 Return the metal bulb housing unit to the Veriscan by holding down the bulb receptacle release button and lifting up on the bulb receptacle over the drying crystal bulb This is a reverse of the process described in step 5 Align the release button with the center of the bulb housing structure and lift until resistance is felt While holding the button down turn the receptacle to the left until it Figure 8 reaches a slot and can be lifted in an upward direction see figure 6 Step 10 Let go of the release button and turn the metal bulb housing unit until the receptacle button clicks into place see figure 5 WARNING THE METAL BULB HOUSING STRUCTURE MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING THE VERISCAN DEVICE THE GLASS DRYING CRYSTAL BULB CAN BECOME DISLODGED DURING LEAK TESTING AND LEAK TEST RESULTS WILL BE AFFECTED IF THE METAL BULB HOUSING IS NOT PROPERLY IN PLACE Figure 9 USERS MANUAL 13 Performing a Leak Test Attaching a flexible immersible endoscope to the Veriscan System e Ensure the Quick Conn
33. or ID function use the down arrow to toggle to use oper ID and press CONTINUE e Use down arrow to toggle to Yes and press CONTINUE e Press the CANCEL button until the Connect Scope language is displayed is on the screen 3 Patient ID prompt activation e Press the MENU key on the keypad e Use down arrow to toggle to Set Test Parameters and press CONTINUE To enable the patient ID function use the down arrow to toggle to use patient ID and press CONTINUE 22 USERS MANUAL Figure 19 Figure 20 e Use down arrow to toggle to Yes and press CONTINUE e Press the CANCEL button until the Connect Scope language is displayed is on the screen Using MENU button for setting Automatic or Manual Test Mode The Veriscan system is normally used in the Automatic Test Mode which uses factory default parameter settings for endoscope leak testing Veriscan always uses Standard Test 1 and Screen Test 1 as the Automatic factory default parameter settings If special endoscope parameter settings are to be used for a leak test then the Manual Test Mode is to be used The manual mode is only to be used for selecting alternative endoscope parameter settings other than the factory default Standard Test settings Alternative test parameter settings can affect Veriscan accuracy at detecting endoscope leaks and should only be performed by qualified and trained personnel Altern
34. org uk 8 USERS MANUAL Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc 1275 K Street NW Suite 1000 Washington DC 20005 4006 USA Tel 202 789 1890 Fax 202 789 1899 www apic org American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken PA 19428 2959 USA Tel 610 832 9585 Fax 610 832 9555 www astm org Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates 27 Nicholson Dr Lakeside NS B3T 1B3 Canada Fax 902 473 4406 www csgna com Societe Francaise d Hygiene Hospialiere S F H H Hopital de la Croix Rousse Unite h Hygiene Hospitaliere Epidemiologie 93 Grande Rue de la Croix Rousse 69317 Lyon Cdx04 France Tel 04 72 07 19 83 Fax 0 4 72 07 19 85 www sfhh net System Components Veriscan Box This box contains the following components e One 1 Veriscan LT System One 1 Power cord e One 1 Crystal desiccant bag e One 1 Silicon Oil One 1 ProV LT Link Database Software e One 1 Quick Start Guide e One 1 Veriscan Users Manual Installation Kit endoscope specific This box contains the following components One 1 Quick connect tubing e Five 5 printer paper rolls One 1 Crystal desiccant bag e One 1 USB cable If any of the components are missing contact Medivators Customer Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your authorized distributor USERS MANUAL 9 System Features 10 11 12 13 14
35. orized Medivators distributor if you have questions about this area USERS MANUAL 25 Data Access and Management Printing and Quick Reports The Veriscan system features a compact thermal printer that allows the operator to 1 Print the leak test results of any test upon completion 2 Print quick reports summarizing daily weekly and monthly results 3 Print quick reports summarizing all endoscopes that failed a leak test within the last 30 days Post Procedure Printing After the leak test completes a printout summarizing the results is created by pressing the PRINT key To tear the printout off pull the printout upwards toward the tear bar and tear from Figure 21 one side to the other across the serrated edge see figures 21 and 22 The information on the printout is identical to that contained on the display screen When finished printing the display will revert to the original screen that begins the leak testing process for a new endoscope Quick Report Printing Quick reports can be generated that summarize the daily weekly and monthly leak testing activity Additionally a report can be generated that lists all of the endoscopes that failed a leak test within the past 30 days This report is useful for tracking down a specific endoscope that might be part of an infection outbreak due to cross patient infection Generate quick reports by following these steps e Press the MENU key on the keypad e Press the up
36. orn or damaged e Reattached cleaning cap and Quick Connect Tubing and initiate a new endoscope leak test by pressing CONTINUE and the START Endoscope Fails Again If the endoscope fails a second time then e Press the CONST AIR button on the keypad and visually observe the endoscope s distal end for inflation 1 Endoscope Distal End Inflates If the distal end of an endoscope inflates then it can be safely submerged for cleaning before being sent in for repair The endoscope must be cleaned with a continuous air flow during the entire cleaning process The continuous air flow creates a constant internal endoscope pressure that prevents fluid from invading through the leak Clean the endoscope as follows e Verify the CONS AIR button remains on and the endoscope s distal tip is inflated e Submerge the endoscope in fluid and look for an air bubble leak e Hand clean according to your cleaning room protocol for handling endoscopes with leaks Remove endoscope from fluid and dry Press CANCEL to stop constant air flow e Remove endoscope from service e Contact endoscope repair company to arrange for endoscope servicing USERS MANUAL 19 2 Endoscope Distal End Does Not Inflate Do not submerge the endoscope in fluid This is an indication of a large endoscope leak Press CANCEL to stop the constant air flow The endoscope must be hand cleaned before being sent in for repair by following these steps Do not submerge the
37. process over Press CONTINUE when finished To enter the date press the down arrow key from the month row until the date row is reached Press CONTINUE to reach the date set area Enter the date For single digit numbers it is not necessary to enter a 0 before the number e g enter 3 for the 3 Press CONTINUE when finished To enter the year press the down arrow key from the date row until the year row is reached Press CONTINUE to reach the year set area Enter the year as a single digit where 6 2006 70 2007 etc Press CONTINUE when finished Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 USERS MANUAL 11 System Setup To enter the hour press the down arrow key from the year row until the hour row is reached Press CONTINUE to reach the hour set area Using the 24 hour system enter the hour e g 5A M 5 noon 12 2 P M 14 midnight 24 etc Press CONTINUE when finished To enter the minute press the down arrow key from the hour row until the minute row is reached Press CONTINUE to reach the minute set area and enter the minute For single digit numbers it is not necessary to enter a 0 before the number e g enter 3 for 03 Press CONTINUE when finished e When the date and time are all set press CANCEL to return to the MENU area Press CANCEL again to return to the main display screen Figure 4 Attaching the Quick Connect Tubing e The Veri
38. rming a Screening Test for further instructions e To begin the leak test press the START button located on the Veriscan keypad If optional OPERATOR ID screen activated the following information will display Leak Test Start Enter Operator ID Press Continue Figure 11 Enter Operator ID number maximum 4 digits and then press CONTINUE e If optional PATIENT ID screen activated the following information Figure 12 will display Leak Test Start Enter Patient ID Press Continue Enter Patient ID number maximum 10 digits and then press CONTINUE e The ENTER SCOPE S N screen will now display as Leak Test Start Enter Scope SN Press Continue Enter last three digits of endoscope s serial number and then press CONTINUE A maximum of 10 digits can be entered 14 USERS MANUAL Performing a Leak Test e The leak test will now automatically begin when Veriscan is operating in the factory default STANDARD TEST mode and the following information will be displayed Leak Test Start Please standby e If Veriscan is operating in the MANUAL mode the following information will display The manual mode is used for selecting alternative parameter settings other than the factory default STANDARD TEST settings Select Test Setting Standard Test 1 Standard Test 2 Standard Test 3 Use the up down arrow keys to select the desired test and then press CONTINUE to begin
39. rvice representative if you have any questions regarding this product its use or operation Product Description Flexible endoscopes are highly vulnerable to damage causing moisture that enters the endoscope s sensitive interior through holes tears broken seals cleaning cap leaks and loose contact pins Prior to Veriscan LT leak detection has always been hampered by testing equipment that lacked precision and required extraordinary skills of observation beyond the capabilities of even the most experienced cleaning technician As a result undetected leaks allow moisture to enter the endoscope s interior through no fault of the technician These leaks invariably result in extensive endoscope damage expensive endoscope repairs and raise the risk of cross patient infection due to pathogens passing into subsequent patients through undetected leaks and moisture invasion The Veriscan s automated endoscope leak testing technology transforms leak testing from a frustrating guessing game into a simple highly accurate repeatable process that can be quickly mastered by cleaning technicians and nurses Veriscan s innovative dry leak testing method accurately detects damage causing endoscope leaks without the need of immersing an endoscope in water The endoscope is dry leak tested through a process of pressurizing the endoscope monitoring the internal pressure level and identifying if an endoscope leak exists through a loss of pressure An endoscope do
40. scan uses Quick Connect Tubing to attach to Olympus Pentax Storz and Fujinon flexible immersible endoscopes Verify the endoscope name labeled on the Quick Connect Tubing to ensure it matches the specific endoscope brand being leak tested If replacement or additional tubings are needed for connecting other brands of endoscopes contact Medivators Customer Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your authorized distributor NOTE Inspect Quick Connect Tubings often and replace if damaged or worn NOTE Lightly Lubricate Quick Connect Tubing O ring with silicon oil Figure 5 weekly to ensure a secure connection e Insert the Quick Connect Tubing prong into the quick connect port located on the side of the Veriscan unit and apply inward pressure until the prong clicks into place see figure 3 To remove the tubing gently push inward on the quick connect port s outer metal housing until the Quick Connect Tubing prong is released Installing or Replacing the Desiccant Drying Crystals The drying crystals must be installed before leak testing an endoscope The drying crystals ensure that only dry air is introduced into the endoscope during leak testing NOTE Monitor the condition of the drying crystals on a regular basis Replace as needed as determined by comparing the crystals to the Desiccant Drying Crystals Color Comparison Chart Figure 6 CAUTION Disconnect system power before installing or replacing the drying crystals
41. system is intended for endoscope leak testing of flexible immersible endoscopes The Medivators Veriscan system has been validated by Medivators for use on Olympus Pentax Fujinon and Storz flexible immersible endoscopes Electrical Compliance The Medivators Veriscan system was tested to stringent electrical certifications and safety standards This device complies to UL Standard 61010 1 and CAN CSA Standard 61010 1 NOTE This device must always be plugged into an electrical wall outlet that includes an approved Ground Fault Interrupter GFI prior to operation Operator Safety 1 Veriscan is to be operated solely by properly trained and qualified personnel and only used for its intended use 2 WARNING To avoid biological contamination and chemical burns always wear appropriate personal protective equipment PPE including clothing gloves and safety glasses when handling used endoscopes General Cautions 1 Veriscan users should be properly trained and instructed on the current procedures used to inspect prepare clean disinfect rinse dry and store endoscopes Follow recommended standards as referred by ASTM ASGE SGNA and APIC 2 The Veriscan system is intended to be used in conjunction with the instructions and labeling provided by the endoscope manufacturer 3 This is a dry leak test only Do not place endoscope in water while testing 4 Veriscan s leak test parameter settings are pre set at the factory for highly acc
42. t section for further details Pressing the MENU key displays the following additional system capabilities Main Menu Stored Runs Quick Reports Screening Test Set Test Parameters Using the up down arrow keys allows access to additional system capabilities including Set Date Time System Status Self Test Pump Valve Control Fluid Sensor Cal Line Frequency Set Pressure UM Effective data management begins with the operator entering key identifying data including endoscope serial number operator ID and patient ID The initial entry of the endoscope serial number allows the Veriscan to link all leak test results to the specific endoscope tested This information is used and displayed in Quick Reports and in the ProV LT Data Management Software 1 Enter Scope S N e The prompt to enter this information is automatically displayed during the endoscope leak test and is displayed as Enter Scope SN Enter the last three digits of the endoscope s serial number and then press CONTINUE to begin the leak test a maximum of 10 digits can be entered Using MENU button for Operator and Patient ID The data collected during an endoscope s leak test can also include identification of the operator and patient ID number by following these steps 2 Operator ID prompt activation e Press the Menu key on the keypad e Use down arrow to toggle to Set Test Parameters and press CONTINUE To enable the operat
43. to the filter housing unit in a clockwise direction Step 5 Replace the clear plastic bowl by screwing it back into the filter housing unit in a clockwise direction Changing the Fuse In the rare event that the device will not power up the fuse may need to be replaced The Veriscan system uses a Littlefuse PN 31300 which is a 3AG style fuse The fuse rating is 250V 1 Ampere Type S Contact Medivators Technical Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your authorized distributor to order a new fuse or for technical assistance Performing a System Self Test The Veriscan system automatically performs a system self test each time the unit is powered on In the event that the self test fails or leak test performance results yield an unusually high rate of failures contact Medivators Technical Support Cleaning Care Gently clean the Veriscan system with a soft cloth soaked in a mild soapy detergent and water mix solution Do not allow cleaning solution to enter the on off switch on the back of the unit Do not remove the metal case for cleaning or any other reason Do not use alcohol or alcohol based products to clean Veriscan Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 USERS MANUAL 31 Maintenance Handling and Care Changing Printer Paper The printer will automatically detect when the thermal paper roll has run out and report this condition with a flashing light on the LED display To replace the printer paper follow these steps Step
44. ubing Monitor daily lubricate Monitor on a regular basis as used daily weekly Ensure a small amount of silicon oil is present on the O ring 1 The Veriscan system uses coin lithium batteries in the internal electronics for retaining memory settings The coin lithium batteries contain perchlorate materials and if replaced special handling may apply NOTE System uses primary lithium coin cell batteries containing perchlorate material special handling may apply Changing the Desiccant Drying Crystals The Veriscan system uses self indicating silica desiccant drying crystals to remove moisture from the outside air that enters the endoscope during the pressurization process of the leak test Determining When to Change Drying Crystals The crystals in the drying crystal bulb are blue and white when in an active state As the blue crystals become saturated with moisture they lose their ability to completely remove moisture from the air and begin to change color When the crystals turn a vivid bubble gum pink color it is recommended to ensure you have a replacement bag of drying crystals available or on order from Medivators As the crystals continue to absorb moisture their color continues to change until they reach a pale pink which indicates it is time to change the crystals A color coded comparison chart is located on the metal housing of the crystal bulb which identifies the three color stages see figure 26 The drying crystals shou
45. umber pressure test results and angulation knobs turned yes or no Test Parameter Settings This data refers to the technical setting information that a Medivators Service Technician would access in the event of a service call USERS MANUAL 29 Maintenance Handling and Care Drying Crystals Color Chart Veriscan requires a minimal amount of regular maintenance and care to keep the unit in excellent operating condition Fully Activated Color Blue NOTE There are no user serviceable parts in Veriscan and only a Veriscan certified technician is authorized to replace any internal components Removing Veriscan s outer case will void the product warranty 20 Order New Desiccant For service or service related questions contact Medivators Technical Color Bubblegum Pink Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your authorized Medivators distributor md oe 40 Have New Desiccant e Desiccant drying crystals Monitor Check self indicating on Hand the condition of the drying crystals on a crystals monthly Color Pale Peach regular monthly basis Replace as needed as determined by comparing the crystals to the Drying Crystals Color Comparison Chart e Changing the coalescent filter oil and Replace once yearly particle removal filter Monitor the condition or more if needed of the coalescent filter for oil and particulates Figure 26 on a regular monthly basis e Cleaning the unit As needed e O ring lubrication in Quick Connect T
46. urate endoscope leak test measurements Parameter settings should not be changed or adjusted unless specifically recommended by Medivators Parameter changes should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel 5 The Veriscan system must be grounded in accordance with applicable electrical and safety regulations 6 Read all precaution labels on the device before using 7 Never use the device in a manner not specified or intended by the manufacturer 8 The Veriscan system uses coin lithium batteries in the internal electronics for retaining memory settings The coin lithium batteries contain perchlorate material and if replaced special handling may apply 9 The Veriscan s Quick Connect Tubings are not autoclavable and can only be decontaminated using low temperature decontamination methods 10 Inspect Quick Connect Tubings often and replace if damaged or worn 11 Lubricate Quick Connect Tubing O ring weekly with silicon oil to ensure a secure connection 12 Monitor the condition of the desiccant drying crystals on a regular monthly basis Replace as needed as determined by comparing the crystals to the Drying Crystals Color Comparison Chart 13 Monitor the condition of the coalescent filter for oil and particulates on a regular monthly basis Replace once yearly or more if needed For service or service related questions contact Medivators Technical Support at 1 800 444 4729 or your authorized Medivators distributor USE
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