ACIST CVi - Warnings, Cautions, and Symbol Definitions; System Warnings for Serious Hazards

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Warnings, Cautions, and
Symbol Denitions
ACIST | CVi® System User's Guide 901418-003,01 2019-08 English (USA) | 9
Read this entire user guide prior to using the CVi system and patient kits to
ensure proper understanding and use. Operate the device only in accordance
with this user guide to ensure safe and eective use.
Upon arrival, inspect all packaging and the delivered items for signs of damage
that may have occurred during transportation. If any item appears damaged,
contact an ACIST service representative.
e following warnings refer to hazards that can cause serious injury or death.
Please read and understand all the following warnings before proceeding with
installation, setup, and operation of the CVi system.
Aseptic Technique
Contamination of patient kits or the contrast container septum presents a risk
of serious patient injury due to infection. Aseptic technique must be employed.
If suspected contamination has occurred, replace the aected item.
Air Embolism
An air embolism can cause patient injury or death. Operator vigilance and
care, along with a dened procedure, are essential to avoid injecting air and
causing an air embolism. Before injections, clear all air from the entire patient
kit and the angiographic catheter. Make sure that the exterior of the tubing is
dry before inserting it into the air column detect sensor. If any uid is present
on the tubing's exterior surface, the sensor may be unable to detect air.
Air in the Monitoring Line
Clear the monitoring line of all air to avoid producing an inaccurate blood
pressure reading.
Air Column Detect Mechanism
e CVi system is equipped with an air column detect sensor. e air column
detect sensor cannot detect air in the patient catheter, the stopcock, or the
patient tubing past the sensor. is sensor is designed to aid the user in the
detection of air columns in the injection tubing, but it is not designed to
replace the vigilance and care required of the operator in visually inspecting
for air and clearing air from the entire patient kit and angiographic catheter.
e air column detect mechanism is to be used in conjunction with and to
complement the user's other procedures for preventing air injections.
Warnings
Warnings, Cautions, and
Symbol Denitions