User's Manual Part 5

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Constellation
®
Vision System
Auto Gas Filler Setup Procedure
WARNING!
The Constellation
®
Auto Gas Filler kit is intended for one procedure only. Reuse, improper
usage or assembly could result in a potential hazardous condition for the patient (Accreditation
Manual for Hospitals, 1982). Alcon assumes no responsibility for complications that may arise
as a result of the reuse or improper usage of any part of the kit.
1. Scan the bar code on the Auto Gas Filler Kit with the Bar Code Scanner
on the back of the Constellation
®
console.
Circulator or Non-sterile
Scrub Nurse
2. Peel the lid from the kit and aseptically transfer the components to the
sterile field. From the Options menu, under the Extras tab, select Auto
Gas Fill, or select the Auto Gas Filler button in surgery mode. The AGF
port on the console illuminates for ease of identification.
Circulator
3. Connect the purple pneumatic connector assembly to the filter on the
AGF Syringe assembly.
Scrub Nurse
4. Connect the clear tubing found on the pneumatic connector assembly
to the female luer port on white rear adapter on the AGF Syringe
assembly. The AGF is now ready for connection to the AGF port on the
console. Note: Verify that the luer connections are securely attached.
Scrub Nurse
5. The AGF is equipped with ENGUAGE™ RFID and upon connection to
the console the ring around the AGF port illuminates green to confirm a
proper connection. The port on the console is color coded for ease of
identification. NOTE: The flange on the connector acts as a sterile
barrier so this task can be performed by the sterile scrub nurse.
Scrub Nurse
6. On the AGF control screen, select the type of gas to be used for
the procedure (C3F8 or SF6). Press the start button to initiate the
filling process. The console will perform the purge and fill cycles
automatically based on the user defined setting. Note: Ensure that the
plunger is fully retracted at the back of the syringe. A partially retracted
syringe would indicate an incomplete fill/purge cycle process. If this
happens, repeat the Gas filling step a second time and if the problem
persists, replace with another kit and contact Customer Service.
Scrub Nurse
7. Remove the AGF Syringe by first disconnecting the clear tubing from
the rear adaptor on the AGF Syringe Assembly. And then remove the
AGF Syringe Assembly from the console by disconnecting the filter
from the purple pneumatic connector. The purple pneumatic connector
shall not be removed from the console until the end of the procedure for
disposal.
Scrub Nurse
8. The AGF syringe assembly is filled with the selected gas. Two (2)
preprinted labels are supplied with the kit to identify the type of gas
contained in the syringe (C3F8 or SF6). The label can be applied
directly to the syringe for identification.
Scrub Nurse
9. An extra clean filter (Blue) is provided with the kit, to be used as
needed. The filter that comes pre-connected with the kit is clear (non-
colored). The user can remove the clear filter and replace it with the
sterile blue filter.
Scrub Nurse or Surgeon