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Melissa Gorski
February 27, 2025
Can a chest bottle be safely attached to a Neptune Rover? Direct attachment to a chest tube in contraindicated but what if the chest tube is attached to a chest bottle?
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Mr. Anderson
February 27, 2025
No, a chest bottle should not be attached to a Stryker Neptune 3 Rover. The manual warns against connecting the Neptune 3 Rover to a closed wound drainage system, as high suction devices can cause serious patient injuries.
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Shelly Whittle
March 21, 2025
Can the neptune be used safely on eye plastic tips for smaoke evacuation only
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8.5 inch (width) x 11 inch Color Graphics on White Background document should not appear Booklet 20# Bond or Equivalent Description/Type: on produced Labels or IFUs. Instructions For Use Stryker Instruments Print Location: Suppliers/Services: Part Number: Rev. (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210 Print Center 0703-001-700 DSGN-fm-50366 rev.
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Neptune 3 Waste Management System ® 120 VAC Rover 0703-001-000 Instructions For Use Software Version 002.003.xxx ENGLISH (EN) 2015-11 0703-001-700 Rev-C www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
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Only trained and experienced healthcare professionals may use this equipment. For more information, including safety information or in-service training, contact your Stryker sales representative or call Neptune Customer Service at 1-800-550-7836. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM...
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This information highlights known use errors that constitute improper and unsafe use of a high suction device, such as the Neptune 3 Rover. Stryker has received incident reports of serious injury and/or death associated with operating high suction devices.
Stryker subsidiary. the product. 2 Indications For Use 1.1 Audience The Neptune 3 Waste Management System is intended to This manual is intended for in-service trainers, surgeons, be used in the operating room, pathology, surgical centers, anesthetists, circulating nurses, surgical assistants, and doctor’s offices to collect and dispose of surgical...
4.3 Suction Safety intended uses of this equipment. Contact your Stryker sales representative or Stryker Neptune Customer WARNINGS: Service for in-service training. See Section 1.3 Contact Information.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE HAZARD Failure to comply may cause infection and result in ▪ Use only Stryker-approved electronic components healthcare staff injury. and accessories. Failure to comply may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased CONTAMINATION HAZARD electromagnetic immunity of the system.
0703-001-700 Rev-C 5 System Overview 5.1 Operation The Stryker Neptune 3 Rover (rover) is a mobile unit used to suction and collect fluid waste and evacuate surgical smoke from a surgical site. The rover also has a height- adjustable, powered IV pole.
The surgical smoke is filtered inside the rover (Figure 5). Figure 5 – To Evacuate Surgical Smoke www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
0700-026-000 10 feet with Wand (10/pack) NOTE: For a complete list of components and accessories or ordering information, contact your Stryker sales representative or call Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section 1.3 Contact Information. Outside the US, contact your nearest Stryker subsidiary.
See Section 8.3.1.3 To Manage a Full Canister. See Section 17 Glossary for the definition of a fluid level sensor. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Smoke Evacuator Filter Compartment – Allows for the installation and removal of a disposable smoke evacuator filter (not included) with an ULPA efficiency rating. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
If not, contact your Stryker sales representative or call Stryker Neptune Customer Service to obtain the latest instructions for use manual. See Section 1.3 Contact Information.
LIMIT value. Suction Status Area (two) – Indicates the suction status of a canister, including STOPPED, PAUSED, or HIGH. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Tab Selection Area – Provides selection tabs, 30 days and 90 days. including FILTERS, MANIFOLDS, SOUNDS, DISPLAYS, and LIGHTS. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Error Message Area – Indicates when a medium priority alarm condition has occurred; touch to access the drop-down list and/or message. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Navigation Area – Provides UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through a list of notification message or error message buttons. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
See Table 8 Manifold Symbol Colors. Fluid Volume Area (two) – Indicates the fluid volume value in milliliters of the specific canister. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Touch the button to access the DOCKING dialog menu. Select Docking DOCKING a default cycle option to be performed automatically when the rover is connected to the docker. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
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Touch the button to accept the responses of a dialog and exit or Close CLOSE close a drop-down list. CLOSE NOTIFICATION Close Touch the button to exit or close a notification message. MESSAGE www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
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Touch the button, available after the cycle is complete or a Release From Dock RELEASE FROM DOCK(er) cancellation, to disconnect the rover from the docker. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
0036-716-000 Fluid Suction HEPA Filter 0702-034-000 Power Cord 0703-001-001 Instructions For Use (IFU) 0703-001-700 Neptune 3 Software License 0703-001-701 Addendum Figure 18 – To Connect Power Docking Station Instructional Poster 9100-003-353 8.1.3.2 To Test Fluid Suction 8.1.2 To Add Canister Prefill Fluid...
If smoke is not detected, the smoke evacuator will operate at a 10% power setting automatically. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
OFF, disconnect the rover from facility power, and wrap the power cord around the power cord bracket. The rover is now ready for use. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
See Table 16 High Suction Visual and Audible Indicators. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
4. Attach a fluid suction accessory to the end of the suction tubing, if desired. Figure 26 – To Prepare for Fluid Suction www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Section 8.1.3.4 To Test Smoke Evacuation. Figure 29 – To Use the Powered IV Pole Figure 28 – To Prepare for Smoke Evacuation www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
The rover can only detect full canisters if the rover power is ON. If the rover power is OFF, fluid waste leakage can occur. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Empty 4L Canister dispose of waste. See Section 8.4.3 Close To Dock the Rover. Figure 31 – Almost Full Canister Condition www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Components and Section 8.4.2 To Shut Down and Relocate the Rover. Dock the rover to empty the full canister(s). See Section 8.4.3 To Dock the Rover. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
4L Light HIGH Settings used mm-Hg Actual: 200 mL Stop Suction since last reset mm-Hg Figure 38 – To Discontinue Fluid Suction www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
3. Properly dispose of the used smoke evacuator tubing and any connected attachment. Figure 42 – To Remove Power Figure 40 – To Remove Evacuator Components www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
▪ The docker provides power to the rover during the docking process. ▪ DO NOT lock the rover casters while the rover is connected to the docker. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
2. If another cycle option is selected before the initiation of the default cycle, touch the START button to initiate the selected cycle (Figure 46). www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
▪ If this is the initial docking of the rover, make sure the rover is tested before use. See Section 8.1.3 To Test the Rover. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
▪ For service, contact your Stryker sales representative and infrared or call Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section communication 1.3 Contact Information. Outside the US, contact your window for nearest Stryker subsidiary.
Hepatitis B. The following disinfectants have Use With and the been validated for use on the exterior surfaces of the instructions for Stryker Neptune 3 Waste Management System: use supplied with Sodium Hypochlorite Based - Clorox® Clean-Up® the filter.
▪ ALWAYS store and transport the equipment within the specified environmental condition values throughout its useful life. See Section 14 Specifications. ▪ ALWAYS call Stryker Neptune Customer Service before transporting or storing this equipment in freezing conditions. See Section 1.3 Contact Information. Failure to comply will cause the expansion of frozen internal fluid to damage the equipment.
0703-001-700 Rev-C 13 Troubleshooting 13.1 Rover Operation NOTE: For service, contact your Stryker sales representative or call Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section 1.3 Contact Information. Outside the US, contact your nearest Stryker subsidiary. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION The rover does not power...
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Section 8.4.3 To Dock the Rover. procedure. 20-liter canister. The rover was unable to Dock the rover. Contact Stryker Neptune Customer Service if the prefill the 4-liter canister. problem persists. See Section 1.3 Contact Information. Sporadic electrical Electrical noise is present.
The docker requires a Remove power, then apply power to the docker. Wait 60 power reset. seconds. Dock the rover. Contact Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section 1.3 If the problem persists, the Contact Information. docker may be damaged. Prefill fluid remains inside The presence of prefill is No action is required.
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Remove the rover from the docker. Cycle docker power. Wait 60 from the docker. seconds; try docking the rover again. If the problem persists, the Contact Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section 1.3 fluid connectors may be Contact Information. damaged.
3.13 Docker Not MEDIUM Remove the rover ▪ For service, contact your Stryker sales representative Ready from the docker. Cycle or call Stryker Neptune Customer Service. See Section docker power. Wait 60 1.3 Contact Information. Outside the US, contact your seconds;...
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4L canister. 18.6 20L Full MEDIUM Use an alternate source of suction, or dock the rover to empty the 20L canister. www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic emissions The Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
RF communications equipment and the Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 The Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Neptune 3 Rover REF 0703-001-000 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
18 Software License Notices including a software or hardware fault, or an unexpected operating condition. See the Neptune 3 Software License Addendum REF EXPIRED MANIFOLD – indicates 36 hours have elapsed 0703-001-701 supplied with the rover. since the new manifold was first exposed to suction.
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Stryker Instruments 4100 E. Milham Kalamazoo, Michigan (USA) 49001 1-269-323-7700 1-800-253-3210 2015-11 0703-001-700 Rev-C www.stryker.com Print Date: Nov 25, 2015 02:19:13 PM 0000160552, Rev. C Effective Date: Nov 25, 2015 1:43:15 PM...
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Signature History Report Version Signature Role Event Date Vote Ciolek, Greg Editor 2015-11-17 16:47:11 EST Continue Yavari, Fazel CA_Owner 2015-11-17 17:06:15 EST Continue Foor, Jacob CA_Product Design 2015-11-18 07:19:50 EST Approve Engineer Nollar, Andrew CA_Marketing 2015-11-18 07:37:27 EST Approve Manager Hogan, Nathan CA_Quality Engineer 2015-11-18 08:14:26 EST...
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Signature History Report Version Signature Role Event Date Vote NOTE: IF THIS REPORT IS BLANK, PLEASE SEE WINDCHILL ECN FOR SIGNATURES. Related Information CR Number CR0220689 CR Class DMR-All Pre-Commercial Release Originating Entity INST: Kalamazoo Origin New Product Development Initial CR Approval Date 09/16/2014 10:24:32 CN Number CN133553...
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Do you have a question about the Neptune 3 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Can a chest bottle be safely attached to a Neptune Rover? Direct attachment to a chest tube in contraindicated but what if the chest tube is attached to a chest bottle?
No, a chest bottle should not be attached to a Stryker Neptune 3 Rover. The manual warns against connecting the Neptune 3 Rover to a closed wound drainage system, as high suction devices can cause serious patient injuries.
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Can the neptune be used safely on eye plastic tips for smaoke evacuation only