Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions For Use Manual
Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions For Use Manual

Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions For Use Manual

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FLOWTRON EXCEL
Instructions for Use
0086
...with people in mind

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  • Page 1 FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions for Use 0086 ...with people in mind...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Safety ........... . . iii Description and Operating Principle .
  • Page 4 (ii)
  • Page 5: General Safety

    • If this equipment needs to be used adjacent to other electrical equipment, normal operation must be checked before use. • For detailed EMC information contact ArjoHuntleigh service personnel. Service Information ArjoHuntleigh recommend that this system should be serviced every 12 calendar months or, where applicable, when the service indicator is illuminated. (iii)
  • Page 6 ArjoHuntleigh for information on correct disposal. Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.
  • Page 7: Description And Operating Principle

    2. Enhances fibrinolytic activity to reduce the risk of early clot formation. system consists of a pump and a pair Flowtron Excel of calf or thigh length, single patient use garments. The pump provides intermittent cycles of compressed air which alternately inflate the single-chambered air garments.
  • Page 8 Flowtron Excel Pump Front View...
  • Page 9: Cautions And Contraindications

    Contraindications system should not be used in the Flowtron Excel following conditions: 1. Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischaemic vascular diseases. 2. Known or suspected acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or phlebitis.
  • Page 10: System Set Up

    Pre-Use Check Before using the system on the patient, Flowtron Excel ensure that: • The pump has been set at 40 mmHg (or the pressure prescribed by the physician) •...
  • Page 11: Operation

    • The pump is connected to an electrical outlet • All tubing connections are secure Operation Turn the power switch on which will illuminate green. The pump performs a two-second self test cycle where the display, LED’s and alarm are tested. The compressor then proceeds directly to the inflation cycle.
  • Page 12: Pressure Adjustment

    The recommended pressure setting is 40 mmHg, or the pressure prescribed by the physician. pump pressure monitoring system is Flowtron Excel independent of the pressure control and delivery system, providing added reliability and safety. The digital display indicates the actual pressure that is delivered to the garments, and furnishes immediate and continuous feedback regarding pump performance.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting system features an audible and visual alarm. If a problem occurs, Flowtron Excel the system will sense the fault and briefly flash a message on the display. If the same fault continues for 10 successive inflations, the audible alarm will sound and a flashing message will remain on the display until corrective action is completed.
  • Page 14: Decontamination

    Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist. system should be routinely decontaminated between patients Flowtron Excel and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
  • Page 15: Garment Information

    7. Garment Information GARMENTS AND TUBING Dimensions Garment Description Size Part No. Standard Calf Garment DVT10 Circumference up to 43cm (17”) Large Calf Garment DVT20 Circumference up to 58cm (23”) Extra Large Calf Garment DVT60 Circumference up to 71cm (28”) Standard Thigh Garment DVT30 Circumference...
  • Page 16: Technical Description

    8. Technical Description PUMP Model: Flowtron Excel Part Numbers: 247001-P Supply Voltage: 120V Supply Frequency: 60 Hz Power Input: 26 VA MAX Size: 5.25 x 6.00 x 10.75” (133 x 152 x 275 mm) Weight: 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) Case Material:...
  • Page 17 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Condition Temperature Range Relative Humidity Atmospheric Pressure Operating +50°F to +104°F 30% to 75% 700hPa to 1060 hPa (+10°C to +40°C) Storage and Transport -40°F to +158°F 10% to 95% 500 hPa to 1060 hPa (-40°C to +70°C) (non-condensing)
  • Page 19 ÖSTERREICH Τηλ: 21 0724 36 68 ArjoHuntleigh GmbH Φάξ: 21 0721 55 53 POLSKA Dörrstrasse 85 ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. AT-6020 INNSBRUCK ESPAÑA ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 Tel: +43 (0) 512 204 160 0 ArjoHuntleigh Ibérica S.L. PL 62-052 KOMORNIKI (Poznan) Fax: +43 (0) 512 204 160 75 Ctra.
  • Page 20 We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions. GETINGE provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences.

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