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UE UESCOPE VL400 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Manual VL400 Series Video Laryngoscope...
  • Page 2 Please visit www.uescope.com for the most updated User’s Manual and contact information. Copyright © 2016 Zhejiang UE Medical Corp. All rights reserved. No reproduc- tion in any form of this manual, in whole or in part, may be made without the written authorization from Zhejiang UE Medical Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Description .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Description ® The UESCOPE VL400 video laryngoscope system (the device) is a handheld medical device that uses video camera to allow the operator to indirectly visu- alize the glottis and larynx on the monitor. The device is an ideal tool for exam- ination of the interior of the larynx and for placement of an tracheal tube.
  • Page 5 Monitor Display 2.5" LCD Tilt and Rotation 65° forward, 65° backward, 90° left, 180° right Recording (optional) 100,000 photos (JPEG), 4.5 hour video (AVI) Video Output < 2 W Power Consumption Weight 120 g Battery Lithium-Ion rechargeable, 1000 mAh ≥ 90 min Working Time ≤...
  • Page 6 Video Blade Camera CMOS Angle of View 60° Light Source High intensity LED ≥ 150 LUX Illuminance Sizes Miller 0, Mac 1, Mac 2, Mac 3, Mac 4 Weight 60–100 g Video blade’s design is based on conventional laryngoscope blade shape, with a slight angulation at the end.
  • Page 7 Video baton needs to be loaded with single-use plastic cover (blade) that protect them. There are different sizes of video batons, corresponding to differ- ent sizes of single-use covers. Each disposable plastic cover has anti-fogging technology, and has been sterilized using Ethylene Oxide (EO) and packaged in individual peel pouch for single use only.

  • Page 8: Warnings And Cautions

    Environmental and Operating Conditions Operating Temperature -5–50 °C (23–122 °F) Storage/Transit Temp. -40–55 °C (-40–131 °F) Humidity 10–90% The device is designed for medical applications. Always respect the conditions specified for storage and operating environments. The device must be prevented from adverse external effects such as strong electromagnetic radiation, excessive force, or high temperature.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    2 Operating Instructions 2.1 Getting Started Please note that the devices are supplied non-sterile. Refer to Chapter 3 to clean the device and accessories before using on patient for the first time. Dispos- able laryngoscope blades are supplied sterile and ready for single use only. Twist-N-Lock™...
  • Page 10 Charge the Battery The device is powered by an internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. It is highly recommended to fully charge the battery before first use, using the provided charger and cable. During charging, a flashing green power indicator indicates that charging is in progress, while a steady green power indicator indicates that charging has completed.

  • Page 11: Intubation Procedure

    When intubating difficult way, it is recommended to insert a well lubri- cated stylet into the tracheal tube. The distal end of intubating stylet is bent anteriorly to follow the specially designed 45° blade angle of UE video laryngoscope. Check to make sure the patient is in the optimal position for direct laryn- goscopy.

  • Page 12: Factors That Influence Successful Intubation

    tip upwards to expose the vocal cords in the central upper section of the monitor (i.e., Grade 2 view). If you see the vocal cords almost occupy the whole screen (i.e., Grade 1 view), it’s better to withdraw the blade a little backward.
  • Page 13 laryngoscopy can use it successfully after reading this manual, without the need for any special training. However, there are a few factors worth paying attention to: • Use precurved rigid stylet ® It is highly recommended to use rigid UESCOPE Intubating Stylet, or a similar one whose distal end is bent anteriorly to an angle of 45°.
  • Page 14 • Rotate the tracheal tube 90° clockwise and then further advance the tube into the trachea. • The patient’s head is lifted (flexed) slowly when the tracheal tube is advanced, which makes long axis of tube to be more parallel to that of trachea so as to advance the tracheal tube downward much easier.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    UE Medical make no claims regarding the efficacy of the detergents, disinfec- tants, and equipment. It remains the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the reprocessing procedures performed following the chemical and equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines to achieve the desired result.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Monitor

    ® Table 1 Eligible decontamination levels and methods for UESCOPE VL400 video laryngoscope components and accessories. Recommended methods are in shaded area with double checkmarks. However, the level of disinfection or sterilization required may vary according to local regulations. Low-Level High-Level Sterilization Component...

  • Page 17: Cleaning Video Baton

    3.3 Cleaning Video Baton To clean, remove the disposable blade from the baton and dispose of prop- erly. Wipe clean the baton thoroughly to remove any soil from all exposed surfaces. Then wipe down using 70% Isopropyl alcohol, CaviWipes, or Super Sani-Cloth wips, per manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4 Troubleshooting ® UESCOPE VL400 video laryngoscope systems are generally reliable and simple to use, requiring minimal maintenance for extended periods. However, the following is provided to help dealing with unexpected device conditions: Blurred Image If the image displayed on the screen is blurred or fuzzy, remove the disposable blade and check if the image is clear.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    5 Warranty UE Medical warrants the original purchaser that the device will be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies for one year from the date of shipment from UE Medical Devices, Inc. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged due to improper cleaning and handling, neglect, misuse, accident, or unauthorized repair.
  • Page 20 Zhejiang UE Medical Corporation 8 Youyi Road, Baita EDZ Xianju, Zhejiang 317300, China Tel: +86 576 87788798 Fax: +86 576 87721129...

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