Medela Thopaz+ - User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide16 pages

Questions and Answers

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Rebecca EdwardsAug 17, 2025
What to do if the tubing is clogged in my Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Jennifer ThomasAug 17, 2025
  If the tubing of your Medela Medical Equipment is clogged, which could be due to the tubing being kinked or clogged for approximately 10 minutes, or if the Thopaz+ detects clotting in the tubing (but not the patient's catheter), follow these steps: 1. Clamp the catheter. 2. Clamp the tubing. 3. Switch to Standby. 4. Replace the tubing. 5. Continue with “On”. 6. Unclamp the catheter.
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Kathryn HughesAug 19, 2025
What to do if the canister is full in Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Catherine PhillipsAug 20, 2025
  If the canister of your Medela Medical Equipment is full, here’s what you should do: 1. Clamp the tubing. 2. Switch to Standby. 3. Replace the canister. 4. Continue with “On”. 5. Unclamp the tubing.
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Michael StewartAug 22, 2025
What to do if the filter is clogged in Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Pamela WoodAug 22, 2025
  If the filter in the canister of your Medela Medical Equipment is clogged, here’s what you should do: 1. Clamp the tubing. 2. Replace the canister. 3. Continue with “On”. 4. Unclamp the tubing.
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Craig WalkerAug 26, 2025
What to do if the battery is low on Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Hunter GonzalezAug 26, 2025
  If the battery is low on your Medela Medical Equipment, connect the Thopaz+ to mains.
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Veronica HicksAug 28, 2025
What to do if the battery is empty on Medela Medical Equipment?
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  andresmithAug 28, 2025
  If the battery is empty on your Medela Medical Equipment, connect the Thopaz+ to mains.
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Angel HerreraAug 30, 2025
What to do if the selftest failed in Medela Medical Equipment?
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  zloganAug 30, 2025
  If the selftest fails on your Medela Medical Equipment, snap the canister out and in again.
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Kathleen SmithSep 2, 2025
What to do if there is a canister detection problem in Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Tiffany JohnsonSep 2, 2025
  If there is a canister detection issue with your Medela Medical Equipment, follow these steps: 1. Clamp the tubing. 2. Switch to Standby. 3. Replace the canister. 4. Continue with “On”. 5. Unclamp the tubing.
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jonmendezSep 5, 2025
What to do if the temperature is too high on Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Mary PerezSep 5, 2025
  If the temperature is too high on your Medela Medical Equipment, prepare a backup device.
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tracinielsenSep 7, 2025
What to do if USB connection not permitted on Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Michelle SchultzSep 8, 2025
  If the USB connection is not permitted on your Medela Medical Equipment, unplug the USB cable.
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Kimberly SpencerSep 12, 2025
What to do if the fluid level sensor is out of order on Medela Medical Equipment?
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  Anna MoranSep 12, 2025
  If the fluid level sensor is out of order on your Medela Medical Equipment, fluid measurement will be unavailable. Confirm and continue therapy.

Summary

1 Warnings and safety instructions

Safety instructions

Specific guidelines for safe operation, handling, and maintenance of the Thopaz+ device.

2 Power supply and battery operation

Backup battery

Information on the function and conditions of the backup battery in case of defects.

Charge battery

Steps for connecting the power supply and charging the integrated battery.

Battery low

Battery empty

3 Description

Intended use;indications

Specifies the intended applications and medical conditions for Thopaz+ use.

4 Overview

Main elements of Thopaz+

Display

Explains the information shown on the Thopaz+ display and its various elements.

Canisters

5 Additional information

Safety pressure limit

Fluid measurement

Explains how fluid is measured and the conditions for accurate readings.

6 Installation

Check initial delivery

Steps to verify the completeness and condition of the received Thopaz+ package.

Initial startup

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup and startup of the Thopaz+ device.

7 Preparation for use;operating instructions

Checks before use

Essential checks to perform on the Thopaz+ system and accessories before use.

Connect tubing

Instructions on how to properly connect the tubing to the Thopaz+ system.

Snap in canister

Steps for attaching and securing the canister to the Thopaz+ device.

Using 21 canister

Switch Thopaz+ on

Procedure for powering on the Thopaz+ device and initial configuration steps.

Carry out functional check

Steps to perform a functional check to ensure the Thopaz+ is ready for use.

7.6 Check therapy progress

Main display

Explanation of the basic and advanced main displays for checking therapy status.

History

7.7 Catheter check

7.8 Switching Thopaz+ off

7.9 Transferring data to PC with ThopEasy

8 Replace canister

Canister with solidifier: activation of the solidification process

9 Changing pressure during operation

Physiological pressure

10 Changing settings

Change settings

Save a changed parameter as the new standard

11 Taking a drainage sample

12 Troubleshooting and alarms

Error number

Table detailing error numbers, descriptions, troubleshooting steps, and remarks.

13 General cleaning guidelines

Thorough cleaning

Intermediate level disinfection

16 Accessories

WARNINGS

17 Technical specifications

18 Signs and symbols

Medela Thopaz+ Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Type	Digital Chest Drainage System
Fluid Collection Capacity	800 mL
Data Logging	Yes
Alarms	Low Battery
Vacuum range	-2 to -50 cmH2O
Canister Capacity	800 mL