sorin XTRA - Step 2: Connecting the Suction Line

Installing the Disposables
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Figure 4-2 Positioning the Blood Collection Reservoir on the Reservoir Holder
Note: A Blood Collection Reservoir can be also mounted on an IV pole. However, it requires the use
of the dedicated additional holder.
4. Tighten all the caps and luer locks on the reservoir lid. In case you are using a Blood Collection
Reservoir BOTTOM, close the clamp on the bottom outlet port.
5. Set up of the three-way adapter (Y adapter) for use in cardiac surgery (if you are not using it, you
can skip next steps).
If the Blood Collection Reservoir is used during cardiac surgery or has to be connected to a
second reservoir, connect the Y adapter, provided in the Cardio Kit (refer to “Vacuum Line” on
page 3-20), to the reservoir outlet port . . .
a. located on the reservoir lid, marked WASH and covered with a blue cap, for a Blood Collection
Reservoir TOP
b. located on the bottom of the reservoir for a Blood Collection Reservoir BOTTOM.
6. Close the clamps on the Y adapter branches waiting for subsequent connections. The branch
ending with a male port is used to connect the reservoir to the X
TRA Bowl Set, the second one to
the Oxygenator Extension Line.
Step 2: Connecting the Suction Line
1. Raise the IV pole completely.
2. Prepare a bag or bottle of anticoagulant solution by mixing 30,000 international units of heparin
per liter of sterile (injectable) normal saline.
Note: Premixed ACD-A or CPD solutions may be used in place of the heparin solution.
3. Remove the dual lumen suction line from its package and carefully open the outer wrap.
WARNING
Before use, check that the Blood Collection Reservoir is completely
inserted in its housing on the holder. In the event of incorrect
installation, any accidental knocks against the reservoir might cause
it to detach from the holder.
CAUTION
Use aseptic technique when installing disposables.