WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the Boehringer VAVD Regulator. We consider our regulators
to be the best in the world. We are confident it will provide you with reliable, trouble-free, safe
patient care and low cost of operation. This product is intended for use by clinicians properly
trained in the use of vacuum assisted venous drainage for cardiopulmonary bypass. The product is
intended for use on the order of a physician. Please read these instructions carefully.
Definition of Terms ................................................................................................................... 3
Indications ................................................................................................................................ 3
Contraindications ...................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 4
Operation/Features .................................................................................................................. 5
Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6
Pre-Use Check ......................................................................................................................... 7
Mode Selection ......................................................................................................................... 7
Clinical Use............................................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 8
Cleaning & Disinfection ............................................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 8
Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 9
Warranty and Repair ................................................................................................................ 9
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Released July 2014 User Manual VAVD Controller