![]() ![]() One way seal is now established for patient protection. CONNECTTOTHE PATIENTTHORACIC CATHETER Connect the patient tube, which is the long tube from the collection chamber, to the patient’s thoracic catheter. If suction is not required, follow steps 1 and 2 only. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS If suction is prescribed, follow steps 1 through 5. Use only a standard luer slip tip syringe to fill the Air Leak Meter. The clamp on the patient tube should be placed away from the patient, avoiding accidental clo&re. Follow hospital policy regarding the use of protective wear. Caution should be used when the possibility exists for exposure to blood or body fluids. CAUTIONS Keep the Pleur-evac Sahara System below the patient’s chest level at all times. ![]() Stripping with the clamps closed can result in the build-up of excessive positive pressure. Stripping of the thoracic tubing must be done with the thoracic tubing clamp open. In the event of an air leak, clamping chest tubes could lead to a tension pneumothorax. Chest tubes should not be clamped except when changing Pleur-evac Sahara System. The collected contents of the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System should not be used for reinfusion. L INDICATIONS FOR USE The Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System is indicated: + To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum + To help prevent air and/or fluid from reaccumulating in the chest cavity or mediastinum + To help re-establish and maintain normal intrathoracic pressure gradients + To facilitate complete lung re-expansion to restore normal breathing dynamics 1. These instructions will address the set-up and operation of the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System and the Autotransfusion Bag. By attaching the Pleur-evac Sahara Autotransfusion Bag, the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System serves as a collection/reinfusion system for autologous WARNINGS DISPOSAL blood. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The SaharaTM Chest Drainage System is provided as a sterile, non-pyrogenic unit intended for single patient use. CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Deknatel Product Group SURGICAL PRODUCTS D’ ’ ONE SINGLE USE UNIT DO NOT RESTERILIZE STERILE: Contents sterile unless package has been opened or damaged. ![]()
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