The FlexiPump system is designed for use in a medical reprocessing area. It is engineered to provide optimal flushing capacity, installation flexibility, and easy use and maintenance. It can be used independently or
with a Pure Station™ Sink Insert, and has been fully tested for use with a wide variety of reusable lumened
devices, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, minimally invasive surgical devices, ocular and robotic
devices, and suction tips.
The FlexiPump System is adaptable for counter, sink or wall installation near a water source. Accessories
are available from Pure Processing to adapt the system to multiple additional uses. The FlexiPump tube sets
connect to most devices, with or without luer locks and/or ports. A pressure relief feature is included to help
protect scopes during flushing. The FlexiPump system can be used alone or can augment existing pumps.
Up to three devices can be flushed at once through each FlexiPump unit.
Your FlexiPump system does not come with a tube set installed. To install your first tube set, please see the
Maintenance section in this manual (page 12). ou can also visit our website for a video tutorial on how to
install your tube sets.
Set-up: with Nest Accessory
The Nest Accessory can be set up on any counter near a sink. Simply insert the FlexiPump system into the
Nest with tubes facing the labeled front of the accessory. Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet.
Do not place pumps directly
under a water supply.
Set-up: with Sink Rail Accessory
The Sink Rail accessory (sold separately) adheres to the top inside surface of a clean sink at the top
edge. Once the rail is attached, lock the back of the FlexiPump system onto the sink rail track, then plug
the FlexiPump power supply cord into a wall outlet. PureStationTM systems also include a sink rail track for
locking the FlexiPump system onto the side of the Insert.
Use extra caution with sink
wall installations to avoid
impact with hard surfaces.
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OPERATION
Set-up: Horizontal wall mount
Install your angle wall bracket on a wall. The two small holes on the back piece will be attached to the wall.
Place the FlexiPump nest hole (located on the back) over the thru bolt.
Place the FlexiPump unit into the Nest. Keep one hand on the FlexiPump and attach the pump holder
bracket around the back of the FlexiPump, on the gray cord. Connect the other side of the pump holder
bracket around the thru bolt.
Screw the wing nut onto the thru bolt and twist to the right until the wing nut is secured.
Set-up: on a wall
The nest accessory can be mounted on a wall or pegboard using the two through-holes in the back of
the accessory. Simply hang the nest on a wall near a sink and insert the FlexiPump unit. Then plug the
cord into an outlet. (Hardware not included.)
Mounting holes
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The FlexiPump system can be inserted into the corner well of the PureStation Sink Insert, or along the side
ridges molded into the sink.
The FlexiPump unit is not meant
to be submerged; use caution
when installing near water.
Set-up: power supply
Once your FlexiPump system has been installed in its preferred place, remove the black power cord from
your FlexiPump box. Take the barrel end of the gray cord found at the back of the FlexiPump and insert the
barrel end of the black power supply to the gray cord. Make sure there are no frays in the wires.
Once both barrel cords have been tightly secured, plug the power supply into your wall outlet. Run the
forward flush on your FlexiPump to make sure that the power has been installed correctly.
Do not submerge the power or
barrel cords. Please use caution
when installing near water.
The drop-down tube on each new tube set is 30 inches long. If the tube is too long for your sink, it can
be cut to shorten it. Each FlexiPump tube set comes with three (3) leads, each of which can be attached
to an instrument. You can use all three at once. If you have fewer than three devices to flush, you can cap
off the unused lead(s) to ensure appropriate pressure into the lead(s) with attached devices. Use the end
cap provided with your tube set. You may also re-use end caps from other FlexiPump tube sets.
General guidelines for speed control
Because fluid will take the path of least resistance, it is important that instrument channels attached to a
FlexiPump system are approximately the same diameter, to assure consistent flushing into all the devices.
Do not attach a large-diameter lumen to one lead and a small-diameter lumen to another on the
same pump system.
Low speed
This setting is designed for small channels, 1 to 3 millimeters (mm) in size. This setting will flush 500
milliliters (ml) of fluid in one minute into all three channels (166 ml through each lead). Do not turn up the speed when you hear the motor slowing down. The smaller channels cannot accommodate
any higher flow volume. Trying to force it to go faster will cause a back-up in the motor and will make
the pressure release valve drain fluid.
Medium speed
This setting is designed for channels that are 2 to 3 mm in diameter. This setting will flush 750 ml
of fluid in one minute into all three channels (250 ml through each lead). Do not turn up the speed
if you hear the motor slowing down. However, if there is fluid draining from the pressure relief valve,
you can consider slowing the pump speed.
High Speed
This setting will flush 1,000 ml of fluid in one minute into all three channels (333 mlthrough each
lead). This is used for channels larger than 4 mm in diameter.
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Too much pressure and speed
for small devices can result in
tube set damage.
Connecting flexible endoscopes to the FlexiPump
Independent Flushing System
It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU) for each flexible endoscope. The FlexiPump system replaces the syringe flushing method in the pre-cleaning sections of these IFU.*
The injector tube (or suction channel tube in this example) is
used to inject reprocessing fluids into the instrument channel,
suction channel, and air/water channels of the endoscope. It is
also used to flush air through these channels to expel fluids.
Follow the device manufacturer’s IFU to attach the injector
tube to the scope.
Attach the FlexiPump tube set luer locks to the suction channel port and
air/water port of the injector tube. Directions may vary depending on the
scope and the manufacturer.
Cap off all unused tubes on the FlexiPump Tube Set. If there are two
channels on the endoscope, place a FlexiPump end cap on the end of
the third FlexiPump tube lead. If you are flushing only one channel or lumen, cap off the other two FlexiPump tube leads with luer end caps.
Select the appropriate flush function and speed (page 9) and flush the
device.
IMPORTANT
Most endoscope manufacturers specify how much cleaning solution to flush through the device.
Follow IFU’s to prepare the cleaning solution. Carefully monitor all device exit points for flushing
cleaning solution to ensure copious flushing.
Be sure to rinse devices per manufacturer’s IFU.
To eject solutions from a scope, remove the drop-down tube from the reprocessing fluid container.
Allow pump to run. This will inject air into the scope and purge fluid from the device. Then continue
to the next reprocessing step.
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Flushing flexible endoscopes with the FlexiPump
Independent Flushing System
PSI Settings
Please refer to the manufacturer’s IFU for each endoscope’s pressure requirements. The FlexiPump system
can be used with a low-pressure tube set or a higher-pressure tube set. In general, smaller flexible devices
(urology scopes and bronchoscopes, for example) require lower pressure.
General rules and guidelines for flexible endoscope speed control
There are three (3) tubes on each FlexiPump tube set. If any tubes are not in use, be sure they are
secured with end caps provided in the tube set.
When using all three tubes of the tube set for flushing, the MEDIUM or HIGH FlexiPump speed
should be used.
When using two tubes, make sure the third tube is capped and the FlexiPump is set for LOW,
MEDIUM or (in some cases) HIGH speed.
When using only one of the three tubes of the FlexiPump tube set, cap off the other two tubes and
setthe FlexiPump speed to LOW, MEDIUM or (in rare cases) HIGH speed.
If the pump sounds or looks stressed,
turn the speed setting down to avoid
unnecessary wear on the motor.
PLEASE NOTE: the FlexiPump Independent Flushing System is intended for pre-cleaning and flushing of lumened
devices. It is not for final treatment and does not replace manual brushing and rinsing. Refer to each medical device
manufacturer’s instructions for use for complete pre-cleaning instructions.
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2. Connect up to three channeled devices at once- the tip of the tube set has the same luer fitting you
would find on a syringe; this allows you to connect almost any instrument. We also offer other connection accessories to facilitate attaching additional types of instrument components.
3. Push forward flush to start.Watch for solution coming out of the devices.
Forward Flush
KEY PAD FUNCTIONS
Most frequently used button; time controlled:
• 1 LED light- 30 seconds
• 2 LED lights- 60 seconds
• 3 LED lights- 90 seconds
Speed/Volume
Impact Cycle
Stop
It’s important to control the volume without too much pressure:
• 1 LED light- Low- for small devices 1-2 mm diameter, such as suction tips and eye instruments
(500 ml** per min.)
• 2 LED lights- Medium- medium devices 2-3 mm diameter (750 ml** per min.)
• 3 LED lights- High- large devices, 4 mm and larger diameter, such as laparoscopic, robotic, or
orthopedic lumens (1000 ml** per min.)
**Milliliters flushed is the total volume. Example: if three devices are flushed at the same time on
high speed – each device flushes 333 ml per minute.
Used on devices that have material clog or impact. The impact cycle will create a push and pull
pressure- moving in a forward direction, and then stopping to reverse and create suction. This feature
will allow the clog to soften up and allow you to push a brush through.
Time controlled:
• 1 LE D light: 2 minutes
• 2 LE D lights: 4 minutes
• 3 LE D lights: 6 minutes
Stops the flushing
The Forward flush cycle is used for flushing channels. There are three options for this cycle: 30 seconds,
60 seconds and 90 seconds.
The Impact cycle is used ONLY for devices that are clogged. The FlexiPump tube set must be
decontaminated after each Impact Cycle run.
The Speed Indicator shows one, two or three lights, to indicate the pump speed selected.
Too much pressure and speed can cause tube set damage.
Key Pad Operation
Speed Control
Push the button ONCE for low (500 ml per minute),TWICE
for medium (750 ml per minute), and THREE TIMES for
highspeed (1,000 ml per minute)
Forward Flush
Press the button ONCE for 30 seconds, TWICE for 60seconds and THREE TIMES for 90 seconds
Stop
Press to stop all pump action and cancel any cycle
Impact
Press for clogged devices. Press the button ONCE for two
(2)minutes, TWICE for four (4) minutes, and THREE TIMES
for six (6)minutes.
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Hard water deposits could potentially build up on the inside surface of the tube set.
2. Reduced Flow Rate
The squeeze tube can lose its elasticity with time and frequent use.
3. Reduced Pump Life
The factory-applied tube set lubricant eventually wears away, resulting in more resistance
and more work for the pump. This can reduce the pump’s overall useful lifetime.
®
Each tube set will include a 30 day timestrip
attached.
Best Practice Solution
Whenever you change a tube set, write your initials and expiration date on the back
®
of the timestrip
Inititals:
Expiration Date:
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The flow validation will test every speed on the FlexiPump: low, medium, and high for 30 seconds each to assure
your FlexiPump is dispensing the right amount of liquid. We recommend running the flow validation test at least
once a day. You may use the log provided in the back of this manual to keep track of your flow validation tests.
Step 1 Place the down tube into a container of water that contains at least 1000mL of water. Remove all the end
caps from the 3 tube leads.
Step 2 Run an initial Forward flush until you see water dispensed from each tube lead. Hit STOP.
Step 3 Place the 3 tube leads into the solution caddy container. Make sure to hold the 3 tube leads into the
container while the pump is running. This will measure how much liquid is dispensed during the flush cycles.
Step 4 Make sure your Speed button is on the low setting, showing 1 LED light. Press the Forward Flush button
once to run the FlexiPump for 30 seconds on Low. Verify that at least 250mL of water was dispensed.
Step 5 Empty the solution container and refill your container of water, assuring that you have at least 1000mL of
water. Place the tube leads back into the solution container.
Step 6 Set your Speed button to medium, showing 2 LED lights. Press the Forward Flush button once for a 30
second cycle. Verify that at least 375mL of water was dispensed.
Step 7 Empty the solution container and refill your container of water, assuring that you have at least 1000mL of
water. Place the tube leads back into the solution container.
Step 8 Set your Speed button to high, showing 3 LED lights. Press the Forward Flush button once for a 30
second cycle. Verify that at least 500mL of water was dispensed.
TimeSpeed Water Dispensed
30 Seconds Low 250 mL
30 Seconds Medium 375 mL
30 Seconds High 500 mL
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If the pump does not pass the flow validation
test, please contact your Pure Processing
representative to troubleshoot the issue.
Disconnect the black and gray cords at the barrel connector. Reconnect
1. No Power Unit
2. Power to unit but
buttons don’t work
making sure they are tight. If there is no power, slightly turn the adapter to
engage the two and tighten. Repeat as necessary.
Disconnect the black and gray cords at the barrel connector. Reconnect
making sure they are tight. If there is no power, slightly turn the adapter to
engage the two and tighten. Repeat as necessary.
3. Pump is not working
4. Pump does not work
5. Rotor is spinning but
no solution is coming
out the end of the device
6. Luer lock is broken
or separated from the
tubing
7. Devices are not clean
8. Impact Cycle is not
working
9. Impact Cycle is not
flushing
10. Water is leaking
from under the cap
Disconnect the power cord from outlet and from the FlexiPump unit. Reconnect the cord and plug in. Press a control button to see if it works
Reset the unit by hitting stop, and then press the Forward Flush 30-second
button.
Make sure the drop-down tube is fully submerged. Also check for kinks in
the tubing. Make sure you have the correct end of the tubing in the solution.
Change the tube set.
Check the device manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. Check the
disinfectant instructions for use. Confirm that all directions have been properly followed.
Impact Cycle works in conjunction with detergent. Ensure that proper
detergent is used for the type of soil in the device (protein-based enzyme
for blood, e.g.).
Conduct a flow validation test:
1. Place drop-down tube into container of clean water
2. Press the Forward Flush button once for a 30-second flush
3. When a steady stream of water exits the connector, press the Stop
button
1. Check the tube set for cracks
2. Change the tube set if cracked
If it still doesn’t work,
go to #4
If it still does not
operate, contact Pure
Processing Customer
Service.
If still not working,
see #7
If it still does not
operate, contact Pure
Processing
Customer Service.
11. One or more
components on the
tube set are broken
12. Unit is not running
and I have a red
blinking light
13. Speed control is
stuck on HIGH
14. Unit makes a lot of
noise
15. Unit stopped while
flushing
16. Pump cap will not
stay locked to the base
17. My tube set is
leaking
18. There’s a tear in my
tube set
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Replace the entire tube set
Allow the unit to cool down for 30 minutes, and then resume use.
Contact us if this does not remedy the issue.
Allow the unit to reset for 15 seconds. Press the speed control to test.
Use a surface liner under the nest to reduce vibration
Unplug the unit to reset it. Repeat interrupted flushing cycle
Replace the cap
Unscrew the threaded tube set nut from the connector on both the red and
white sides. If the tube has slid off the connector, push it back into place
until it is snug. Re-screw the tube set nut tightly so that no threading is
visible.
Replace your tube set. Most tears occur because the lubrication on the
tube set was removed. The lubricant is necessary to prevent the pump from
overexertion and unnecessary strain.
This can occur after
prolonged use.
Probably cracked or
broken where locks
engage
Please contact Pure
Processing Customer
Service if additional
help is required.