System Description
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Figure 3-28 Aspiration Line
Vacuum Line
The Vacuum Line (see Figure 3-29) consists of clear plastic (PVC) tubing. The proximal ends of the
tube are equal and are designed to be attached respectively to the vacuum port on the blood
collection reservoir and to the inlet port of the X
VAC module (or another vacuum source).
The vacuum pump creates the vacuum in the blood collection reservoir, connected by means of the
Vacuum Line.
Figure 3-29 Vacuum Line
Cardio Kit
The Cardio Kit (see Figure 3-30) consists of several plastic tubing and adapters (PVC and PC) which
allow for easy transferring to the reservoir, and/or concentration of the residual blood from an
oxygenator or circuit for ECC.