Section 6 Troubleshooting
6-1
CAUTION
Canister is Single Use Only, Do Not attempt to clean, sterilize or reuse canister.
Possible consequences of reuse include: 1.) Implosion, 2) Fluid bypass, and 3) Exposure
to blood borne pathogens.
CAUTION
Dispose of the disposable suction canister containing medical waste in an environmentally
safe manner per state and federal regulations.
CAUTION
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Care should be used by all personnel coming into contact with suction equipment. Wear
gloves when handling suction equipment and hand washing is necessary to prevent the
possibility of cross-contamination.
The most expensive item that may eventually have to be replaced is the vacuum pump. When the suction is
low due to blockage, the pump has to work harder and will wear out faster, so the important maintenance is
replacing and/or cleaning items in the path of the suction: i.e. tubing, lters and canisters. When suction is
low, a process of elimination among these components should be performed.. Use gloves as appropriate per
facility’s policies when handling these components.
1. Start with the hydrophobic lter. This is the white disc in the middle of the tubing between the pump and
canister. Pull the tubing o the pump side of the lter. Turn the pump on. Hold nger against the open end
of the tubing coming o the pump. If you have good suction, you know the pump is still good.
Continue to the next step. If you don’t have good suction, with essentially nothing connected to the pump,
the pump needs to be replaced.
2. Push the tubing back onto the hydrophobic lter barb. Pull the tubing o the opposite side of the
hydrophobic lter. Now the only thing connected to the pump will be the short section of tubing and the
lter. Turn on the pump. Put your nger over the lter. If the suction is not acceptable here, ensure the
lter is installed with label “Fluid Side” closest to the canister not the pump. If not correct, turn it around
and try again. If the there is still insucient suction, the lter needs to be replaced, If you still have good
suction, the pump and lter are okay. Continue to next step.
6.1. Troubleshooting Low Suction
Figure 6-1. Diagnosing Low Suction
Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Port
Vacuum Line
Fluid Side *
S 850020
Hydrophobic
Filter
S 600001
Collection
Canister
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S 740600C
Sunction Canister for
Disposable Liner System
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