Laerdal LGH Penguin User Manual

Manufactured in China for:
Laerdal Medical AS, Tanke Svilandsgate 30 P.O. Box 377, 4002 Stavanger Norway
Tel. (+47) 51511700 Fax (+47) 51523557 E-mail: laerdal.norway@laerdal.no
© 2010, Laerdal Medical AS. All rights reserved.
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Tel. (800) 431-1055, +1 (845) 297-7770 Fax (800) 227-1143, +1 (845) 298-4545 E-mail: customerservice@laerdal.com
Cleaning After Use
1. Open the Head part and empty remaining suctioned matter.
2. Wash and scrub all parts in soapy water. Flush water through the Nozzle and Head. Ensure that all visible contamination is removed.
3. Disinfect by one of the following methods, listed in descending order of efficacy:
Steam autoclaving: 136 °C (277 °F) and 2.0 kg/cm2 for 10 - 20 minutes
Chemical disinfection: Activated glutaraldehyde solution in accordance
with manufacturer's recommended concentration and procedure. Rinse in clean water by totally immersing the device for 1 minute.
Boiling in water: Minimum 10 minutes.
4. Dry completely and keep clean until next use.
Technical Specifications
Nozzle dimensions at tip: Inner diameter (ID): 3.0 mm Outer diameter (OD): 4.5 mm
Suction strength(typical): 100 mmHg [136 cmH2O]
Operating temperature: 0 °C (32 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) Storage temperature: -20 °C (-4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F).
Material: Silicone
NeoNatalie Suction
Newborn - Reusable
Bulb Suction / Bulb Syringe
Directions for Use
Cat.No. 986000
QTY
1 each
Please read these Directions for Use carefully to become thoroughly familiar
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with proper operation and maintenance of this bulb suction before using it.
There is an urgent need to train millions of birth attendants in developing
LATEX
countries in effective newborn resuscitation techniques in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goal 4 of reducing infant and child mortality by 2/3 from 1990 to 2015. Laerdal hopes to contribute to such widespread training by providing the NeoNatalie Suction and other NeoNatalie products on a not-for-profit basis to developing countries.
NeoNatalie, Laerdal, the Laerdal logo and ‘helping save lives’ are all trademarks of Laerdal Medical or its affiliates. Ownership and all rights reserved.
US and other patents pending. US design patent and other design registrations..
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by Council Directive 2007/47/EC
Intended Use
The NeoNatalie Suction is primarily intended for removal of fluids from
nasal and oral cavities of newborns and infants. It is also suitable for more general use as an irrigating syringe.
Important
Use within local medical protocols and guidelines.
Discard the device if it appears to
be damaged.
This device is not suitable for removal
of meconium from lower airways.
Nozzle
Head
Body
Warnings
Note: Failure to disinfect the device properly increases the risk of spreading disease.
Do not insert the Nozzle more
than 1-2 cm into the baby’s nostrils, or more than 2-3 cm into the mouth.
Clean and disinfect the device
before next patient use.
Take care to not spray
contaminants into the air, as this increases the risk of spreading disease. This device is not a toy.
Check before Each Use
Note: Always ensure the device is clean and not damaged before use.
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User Instructions
Note: Suction strength depends on the amount the Body is squeezed. Depending on hand size and technique, peak suction achieved may be in the range of 50 - 150 mmHg (70-200 cmH2O). Practice with a manometer connected to the Nozzle to improve technique.
1
Squeeze the sides of the Body. Keep the Body squeezed.
2
Insert the Nozzle into the oral or nasal cavity. Release the Body squeeze slowly to suction.
3
This product does not contain latex.
Flip the Head onto the Body of the suction device. Ensure a flush fit between the Head and Body.
Test vacuum by squeezing the Body. Block the tip of the Nozzle with a finger and release the Body squeeze. The Body should not expand until the tip is unblocked.
Extract the Nozzle and squeeze the Body to empty the contents into a water container, towel or similar.
For repetitive suctioning, keep the Body squeezed until suctioning again.