Introduction
Intended Use
Preliminary Remarks
W arnings and Safety Instructions
DANGER, W ARNING, CAUTION, NO TE/A T TENTION ST A TEMENT
Instructions for Use
Cleaning, Sanitization, Disinf ec tion operations
W e thank you for pur chasing our Aspirator V3 which is adaptable to your needs . I t is
ver y important that the health care worker and/or the patient read and understand
the information f or use and maintenance.
Suction unit (Aspirator) V3 can be used to r emove unwanted uids or inf ectious
materials from the airway or respirator y support system in health care structures like
hospitals and home care. The device generates suction (aspiration) which allows
uids to be extracted through connecting PV C tubing connected to a collection
canister which retains the uids until they can be properly disposed of. Use of
the device must be prescribed by a doctor . Car efully follow the recommended
operations and procedures outlined in this instruction guide to ensur e proper
functioning and maximize the life of the device.
This Suction unit (Aspirator) complies with the E uropean regulations and bears
the CE mark “CE 1639” . The qualit y of the device has been veried and conforms
to the provisions of the EC council dir ective 93/42/EEC amended by 2007/47/EC
(Medical Device Directive), Annex I essential requirements and applied harmonized
standards.
EN ISO 10079-1: 2015 Medical suction equipment - Part 1: Elec trically power ed
suction equipment.
Suction unit (Aspirator) V3 is EMC-tested in conf ormity with the requirements of IEC
60601-1-2 and can be used in the vicinity of other EMC-tested devices that fulll
the requirements as outlined in the IEC 60601-1-2 standar d. Untested HF sour ces,
radio networks or the like can impair the func tion of the device and should not
be operated in combination with the Aspirator V3. T he suction equipment is not
suitable for use in an MRI en vironment. Please read and observe these warning
and safety instructions before operation. These instructions for use must be kept
with the device for later r eference . Please note that these instructions for use ar e
a general guide for the use of the pr oduct. M edical matters must be addressed b y
a physician. Rossmax considers himself only responsible f or the eect on BASIC
SAFET Y , reliability and per formance of the A spirator V3 if it is used in accordance
with the instructions for use.
Impor tant Safeguards
This is a medical devic e and must be used by qualied users. It must be
operated as indica ted in this user instruction manual.
Read All Instructions Before Using This Device .
Save These Instruc tions.
The manufacturer makes ever y eort to ensure that ever y product is of the highest
quality and safety ; however , as f or any electrical appliances, basic safety regulations
must always be obser ved in or der to avoid harming persons and things.
DANGER: Urgent safety information f or hazards that will cause serious injur y or
death.
W ARNING: Impor tant safety information for hazar ds that draws attention to a
potential danger .
CA UTION: I ndicates correct operating or maintenance pr ocedures to prevent
damage to the product or other property.
Note/A ttention: Indicates information to which users should pay special
attention.
DANGER:
1. The device is intended exclusiv ely for the collection of NON-ammable or NON-
corrosive uid materials in medical applications only . This unit should not be used
in the presence of a ammable anaesthetic mixture with air , or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide .
2. Do not use outdoors or operate where aer osol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administer ed in a closed environment such as an o xygen
reservoir .
3. Do not handle the AC/DC switching adaptor plug with wet hands or use
the unit when taking a bath or shower . Never submerge the device in any liquids .
4. Do not use the unit if the plug or AC adaptor are worn or wet and r emove or touch
the immersed device. If by chance it falls into water , do not attempt to remove
the device from the water while the plug is still connected; disconnect the mains
switch, pull the plug out of the socket. Bring the device to your local distributor
or authorized Rossmax ser vice center immediately . Do not attempt to make the
device work before it has been thor oughly checked by qualied personnel and/
or authorized Rossmax ser vice center .
5. Do not place or store the device where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
W arning:
1. The medical devic e must NOT be used in the oper ating theater , for
drainage or thoracic dr ainage and nasogastric suction.
2. Never operate this product if a) it has a damaged cord or plug , b) it is not work ing
properly , c) it has been dropped or damaged , d) it has been dropped into water .
The device must be checked before each use in or der to detect malfunctions
and / or damage caused by transport and / or storage and do not connec t to
power if damage is appar ent. Before each use, the accessories must be car efully
inspected to ensure the absence of dust, incrustation, clots or liquid substances
both inside the connecting tubing and the collection canister . F urther more , they
must be cleaned follo wing the instructions r igorously as stat ed in the “ cleaning,
sanitization, disinfection “ . W e recommend personal use of the accessories, the
collection canister , the connecting tubing and antibacterial lter to prevent risk of
contagious inf ection.
1. Assembling procedur es
1-1. Connect one end of connecting silicone tubing (Ø8mm,14cm), with the
antibacterial lter mark ed “IN ” side, to the V ACUUM inlet of the collection
canister marked in yellow
1-2. Connect the other end, with the antibacterial lter marked “OUT ” side, to the
“ AIR INLE T ” connector of the suction unit mark ed in yellow .
1-3. Connec t the connecting PVC tubing (Ø1/4” ,180 cm) to the “P A TIENT ” inlet of
the collection canister .
1-4. Connect the AC adaptor with the AC adapt or jack on the right side of the
unit.
Note:
1. Use only the authorized Rossmax AC adaptor with this aspirator .
2. Ensure that the FLUID SIDE or IN mar ker on the lter is on the side facing
the collection canister and t into the “V A CUUM” inlet. A wrong connection
may cause immediate destruction in case of contact with sucked liquids.
2. Setup Before Use
2-1. Befor e each use, inspect the unit and accessories. If damaged, expired and/
or deteriorated, r eplace it at once.
2-2. Place the unit on a at, horizontal sur face.
2-3. Plug the AC adapt or into the socket.
2-4. Place the switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2-5. Collapse the tubing with the antibacterial lter and check the vacuum
gauge to test that the unit makes vacuum without any leakage and this
level varies when the vacuum regulator is acted on.
2-6. Obstruc t the connecting tubing and adjust the level of vacuum prescribed
by the doctor in the vacuum gauge turning the vacuum ow adjustment
knob/ vacuum regulator .
Note: The vacuum regulator can be used to set the level of vacuum r equired
(mmHg/kP a). T urn the regulator clockwise, in the “+” direction, to obtain
a higher vacuum; or anticlockwise for a lower vacuum; these values can
be read on the vacuum gauge.
Impor tant: The vacuum values on the con trol decal are purely for
guidance; alwa ys ref er to the reading shown on the v acuum
gauge.
Note: G auge is for r eference only . If the unit sustains a severe dr op, accuracy of
the gauge must be checked.
2-7. Place the switch to the “O” (OFF) position.
Note:
1. The device is intended to be used on a at, horizontal sur face in order f or
the overow valve to function correctly and prevent liquids from entering
the suction pump. The device must be kept away fr om walls to allow for
adequate engine cooling .
2. In case unit is dropped, always transport unit with vacuum regulator rotated
fully clockwise.
3. Starting the Suc tion
3-1. Connect the suction catheter to the connecting PV C tubing (Ø1/4” , 180 cm)
Note: suction catheter and manual regulator are not supplied b y
Rossmax.
Befor e using the device, the manufacturer advises you to clean and/or disinfect the
accessories. Switch o the device bef ore any cleaning procedur es and unplug the
AC adaptor fr om the socket.
Cleaning of the device
Use only a damp cloth with antibacterial soap (non-abrasive and with dissolvents of
any sort) to clean the ex ternal sur faces of the main unit.
Caution:
• P articular care should be tak en to ensure that the internal par ts of the device do
not get in touch with liquids.
• Do not submerge in wat er as this will result in damage to the vacuum pump.
• Do not use any cleaners or disinfectants that contain ammonia, benzene and/or
acetone to clean the unit.
Collection canister and connecting tubing
• Detach the suction catheter (18), the manual regulator (17) and the connecting
PVC tubing (16) from the collection canister .
• Disconnect the silicone tubing (14) fr om both the canist er and the unit.
• Remove the canister from its holder . keep it upright, and empty it (in the WC at
home, in the biological wast e container in the hospital) and clean it after each use.
Disassemble it as below :
1. Open the collection canister
2. Remove the overow valve(12) from the canister lid (11)
3. Remove the rubber valve and oat (12a) from the ov er ow valve (12)
Sanitization, Disinfection operations
W arning:
• T o prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated cleaning/disinfection
solutions, always pr epare fresh solution f or each cleaning c ycle and discar d solution
after each use.
• Contaminated devices must be thoroughly cleaned prior t o disinfection.
• P ersonal protective equipment must be worn when handling contaminated
equipment, par ticularly tubing, lter and collection canister (prot ective clothing,
disposable latex gloves , mask , eye prot ection)
• If any liquid accidentally enters in the main unit or in the pump, the unit may be
damaged. F or this reason, w e recommend not to use the aspirator . The failure
should invalidate the guarantee under the manufacturer’ s responsibility .
• In the e vent that contaminated uids have moved past the internal unit, remove
the tubing and the lter , clean the casing , and decontaminate the collection
canister . Return the device to your local distributor or authorized Rossmax service
center follo wing “Rules for returning and repairing ” paragraph.
1. Sanitization
Before and after each use, sanitiz e the collection canister and the connec ting
tubing.
Rinse each par t (7,11,12,12a,14,16) with clean, hot running water (<50°C ) with
gentle dishwashing liquid (non-abrasive).
After cleaning, leave the parts to dr y in an open, clean environment.
2. Disinfection
The accessories which can be disinfected are (7,11,12,12a,14).
Y ou can choose one of the methods descr ibed below .
Method A: wash with a commercial disinfectant that must be an electrolytic
chloroxidiz er (active principle: sodium hypochlorite) specic and
follow the instructions and dilution rates supplied by the disinf ectant
manufacturer carefully .
Method B: boil each of the par ts in water f or 15~20 minutes, it is pref erable to use
de -mineralized or distilled water t o prevent calcium deposits.
I t is eective on the parts that undergo this treatment only if the parts to be
treated ha ve previously been sanitized. A fter cleaning, leave the parts to dr y in an
open, clean environment.
P ar ts M aterial Sanitization Disinfection
Steam
Sterilization
(Gra vity
autoclav e)
Collection Canister
(7)
PC
(P olycarbonate) O O X
Canister Lid (11) PP O O X
Over flow valve (12) PP O O X
Rubber valve (12a) Silicone O O X
I mmediately Return the product to your local distributor or authorized Rossmax
ser vice center for examination and r epair .
3. For use only by medically trained persons who ha ve been adequately trained in
suction procedures and in the use of aspirators .
4. I ncorrect use can cause pain and injur y to the patient.
5. Do not star t the machine if you suspect the presence of explosive or inammable
liquids or gases, water inside the machine or en vironmental conditions that are
not within the specied limits.
6. Do not per form any maintenance operations while the device is being used on a
patient.
7. R eplacement device must always be available if a br eakdown of the device for
patients can lead to a critical situation (e.g . patients with acute dyspnoea or severe
catarrhal congestion),
8. The patient should be monitored regularly accor ding to the physicians instructions
and facility guidelines. Objective indications or signs of a possible infection or
complication must be met immediately (e.g . fever , pain, redness, increased warmth,
swelling or purulent discharge). Non-obser vance can lead to considerable danger
for the patient. Monitoring the Aspirator V3 for operating status is a must.
9. Consult the indications for use and consider risk factors and contraindications
befor e using the Aspirator V3. F ailure to read and f ollow all instructions in this
manual prior to use may result in serious or fatal injury of the patient.
10. In the presence of children and non self-sucient individuals, the device must be
used under the close super vision of an adult who has been adequately trained in
suction procedures and in the use of aspirators .
11. Some par ts of the device are small enough to be swallowed by childr en; keep the
device out of the reach of children.
12. Do not use the provided tubing and A C adaptor for an y other purpose than
those specied, as they can cause risk of strangulation. Be par ticularly attentive
with children and individuals with disabilities because they are often unable to
correctly assess risk .
13. Repairs must be done only by your local distributor or authorized Rossmax
ser vice center . Unauthorized r epairs void the warranty and may be hazardous for
the user .
Att ention: Do not modify this device without authorization from Rossmax.
14. The lter used by the same patient is recommended t o be replaced after ever y
application.
Att ention: The antibacterial lter must be replaced for each new patient.
15. The suction catheter and the manual regulator ar e sterile, disposable products for
single use and must be replaced after every application.
Check the expir y date on the original packaging of the suction catheter and check
the integrity of the sterile pack aging. If expired and/or det eriorated, replace it at
once.
Att ention: The suction catheter and manual regulator ar e not supplied
by Rossmax.
Rossmax declines any responsibility for harm to the patien t correlat ed to
the deteriora tion of the aforementioned sterile packaging due to THIRD
P ART Y handling during the original packaging of the entire devic e
16. Do not use sterile accessor ies when the sterile packaging is damaged.
17. Do not connec t this device to a passive drainage tube.
18. D o not operate the device on an obstructed, unstable surface to avoid incidents,
which may cause it to accidentally fall and lead to a malfunction and/or br eak age.
Should there be signs of damage t o the plastic par ts, which may expose inner
par ts of the device, do not connect the plug to the electrical socket. Do not
attempt to make the device work before it has been thor oughly checked by
qualied personnel and/or authorized Rossmax ser vice center
19. Never obstruct the air inlet positioned on the device.
20. Use of the device in ambient conditions other than those specied in the manual
may seriously impair its safety and technical characteristics.
21. Before cleaning the device, pull the plug out of the x ed mains socket.
22. The connecting tubing supplied with the canister must never come into dir ect
contact with the suction area.
23. Never use while drowsy or asleep .
24. Always unplug the product immediately after use.
25. Use the device only in dust-free conditions , other wise treatment could be
compromised.
Caution:
1. Use only for the purpose intended . Don ’t use for anything other than the
use dened by the manufacturer . The manufac turer will not be r esponsible for
damage due to improper use or connection to an electrical system not complying
with current regulations .
2. D o not tip the canister over while the device is w ork ing as the liquid may be
aspirated into the device causing pump damage. Should this occur , immediately
switch o the suction machine, then empty and clean the canister . I mmediately
bring the device to your local distributor or authorized Rossmax ser vice center .
3. Ensure that the connecting tubing and the canister lid have been carefully sealed
in order to a void leak age of suction.
4. When the over ow valve intervenes, suction is halted. Swit ch o the device, empty
the canister and carr y out the cleaning procedures .
5. In the e vent of aspiration without the canister and/or antibacterial lter , or if it is
suspected that substances have enter ed the aspiration circuit, contact your local
distributor or authorized Rossmax ser vice center at once.
6. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can aect medical devices.
7. The AC adaptor provided has been specically desig ned for use with Rossmax
series aspirators. Never use the AC adapt or with other devices or for uses other
than that specied in this manual and never use Rossmax series aspirators with
other AC adaptor .
8. Before connecting the device always check that the electric data indicated on the
data label and the type of plug used.
9. The device casing is not waterproof . Do not wash the device under running water
or by immersion and keep it safe from being spra yed by water or other liquid.
10. Keep the AC/DC switching adaptor away fr om animals (for example, r odents)
which could damage the insulation.
11. Keep the de vice and AC/DC switching adapt or away from sour ces of heat, direct
sunlight or extreme hot locations.
12. When the liquid level reaches 50% of the total volume of the collection canister ,
it is recommended to empty or change it bef ore the overow valve acts, in this
way the risk of the entrance of humidity in the antibac terial lter is minimized .
3-2. Switch on the unit (ON/OFF switch)
3-3. Place your nger on the manual regulator to activate the suction, begin
suction on the patient using the suction catheter . The unit is ready to put
the suction catheter to the patient.
3-4. After application, switch o the device and remove the A C adaptor from
the mains socket. Perform the cleaning operations as described in the
“ cleaning, sanitization, disinfection “paragraph.
Note: A 30-minute inter val is recommended after each use. Do not operate the
device continuously for mor e than 30 minutes for a single use without
turning it o and following with a cooling period for at least 30 minut es