Operation Manual

MEDRAD
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Salient Operation Manual i
Contents
1. Quick Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Important Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2. How To Read This Manual ................................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Certifications ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4. Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5. Contraindications ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.6. Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.7. Disclaimers ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.8. Imaxeon Contact Information ................................................................................................................ 5
2.8.1. Manufacturer ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.8.2. EC Representative ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.9. SYRINGE - Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................................... 6
2.10. INJECTOR - Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................... 6
2.10.1. [RCU models] Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Calculator Warnings ........................................ 9
3. Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1. Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Injector Features .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1. Injector Head Description .......................................................................................................... 12
3.3. Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1. Symbols used in this manual ...................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2. Symbols used on labelling .......................................................................................................... 13
3.3.3. Handswitch and Footswitch ....................................................................................................... 14
3.3.4. Icons and Buttons used on the Injector Touch Screen Graphical Interface ................................ 15
3.3.5. Injector Buttons .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.6. Remote Control Symbols and Buttons ....................................................................................... 17
3.3.7. Injector Visual Indicators ........................................................................................................... 17
3.3.8. Icons and Buttons used on the RCU Touch Screen Graphical Interface .................................... 18
4. Clinical Information ..................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1. Cannula and Needle Selection ............................................................................................................. 22
4.2. Understanding pressure and flow, pressure limiting & adaptive flow ................................................. 23
4.2.1. Pressure Basics ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.2. Summary .................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3. Adaptive Flow, Pressure Limit and Over Pressure .............................................................................. 24
4.3.1. What to do in the event of adaptive flow reducing image quality .............................................. 24
4.4. Warming the Contrast: Heat Maintainer .............................................................................................. 25
5. Operation Description ................................................................................................................................... 26