SUCTION UNIT NEW ASPIRET

USER MANUAL

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NEW ASPIRET Surgical Aspirator is a portable unit, working with 230V ~ / 50 Hz network electricity, designed for the
aspiration of bodily fluids in adult and children. It’s particularly suitable for nasal, oral or tracheal aspiration of mucus,
catarrh or blood after minor surgical procedures and can be used in post-operative therapy at home or conveniently
transported from one hospital ward to another.
Easily portable equipment designed for continuous use.
It’s made of highly heat-resistant, electrically insulated plastic material that conforms with the latest European safety
standards. New Aspiret comes equipped with an aspiration regulator on the front panel and a polycarbonate
autoclavable jar complete with overflow valve.

GENERAL WARNING

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF USE RESERVED

THE INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE DISASSEMBLED. FOR A TECHNICAL SERVICE ALWAYS CONTACT CA-MI

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

1. Check the condition of the unit before each use. The surface of the unit should carefully inspected for visual
damage. Check the mains cable and do not connect to power if damage is apparent;
2. Before connecting the appliance always check that the electric data indicated on the data label and the type of
plug used, correspond to those of the mains electricity to witch it’s to be connected;
3. If the plug supplied with the appliance is incompatible with the mains electricity socket, contact qualified staff
for replacement of the plug with a suitable type. The use of simple or multiple and / or extension adapters is not
generally recommended. Whenever their use is indispensable, use those in compliance with safety regulations,
however paying attention not to exceed the maximum power supply limits, which are indicated on the adapters
and extensions;
4. Respect the safety regulations indicated for electrical appliances and particularly:
 Use original components and accessories provided by the manufacturer CA-MI to guarantee the highest
efficiency and safety of the device;
 The device can be used only with the bacteriological filter;
 Never immerge the appliance into water;
 Place instrument on stable and flat surfaces;
 Position the device in a way that the air inlets on the back aren’t obstructed;
 Don’t use in the presence of inflammable substances such as anaesthetic, oxygen or nitrous oxide;
 Don’t touch the device with wet hands and always prevent the appliance coming into contact with liquids;
 Keep off the reach of children or not capable people without supervision;
 Don’t leave the appliance connected to the power supply socket when not in use;
 Don’t pull the power supply cable to disconnect the plug remove the plug from the mains socket correctly;
 Preserve and use the medical device in environments protected from atmospheric factors and at a distance
from heat sources;
 Don’t use the device thoracic drainage.
5. For repairs, exclusively contact CA-MI technical service and request the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can jeopardise the safety of the device;
6. This medical device must be destined exclusively for the use for which it has been designed and described in
this manual. Any different use must be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous; the manufacturer will not
be responsible for damage due to improper use or connection to an electrical system not complying with current
regulations;
7. Particular precautions must be made concerning electromagnetic compatibility. The medical device must be
installed and used according to information supplied with the accompanying documents;
8. Instrument and accessories discharging must be done following current law regulations in every country of use.
9. None of electric or mechanical parts have been designed to be repaired by customers or end-users. Don’t open
the device, do not mishandle the electric / mechanical parts. Always contact CA-MI technical assistance
10. Using the device in environmental conditions different than those indicated in this manual may harm seriously the
safety and the technical characteristics of the same.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC:

In respect of art. 13 Decreto Legislativo 25 Luglio 2005, n.151 “Actuation of European directives 2002/95/EC,
2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC, for reduction in use of dangerous substances in the electric and electronic device and
for garbage disposal”
The symbol as over applied on the device or its packaging means that at the end of its useful life the product must not
be disposed of with domestic waste. At the end of device useful, the user will must deliver it to the able collecting
centres for electric and electronic garbage, or give back to the retailer in the moment of equivalent new device
purchasing, one against one. Disposing of the product separately prevents possible negative consequences for the
environment and for health, deriving from inadequate disposal. It also allows the recovery of materials of witch it’s
made up in order to obtain an important saving of energy and resources and to avoid negative effects to the ambient
and health. In case of abusive disposal of device by user, will be applied administrative endorsements in compliance
with current standard.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TYPOLOGY (MDD 93/42/EEC) Dispositivo Medico Classe IIa

MODEL NEW ASPIRET
CLASSIFICATION UNI EN ISO 10079-1 HIGH VACUUM / LOW FLOW
MAIN VOLTAGE 230V~ / 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 184VA
FUSE F 1 x 1.6A 250V
MAXIMUM SUCTION PRESSURE (without jar) -75kPa (-0.75 Bar)
from -75kPa (-0.75bar) to -10kPa (-0.10 bar)
MAXIMUM SUCTION FLOW (without jar) 15 l/min
WEIGHT 2.2 Kg
SIZE 250 x 190 (h) x 160 mm
DUTY CYCLE (to 35°C and 110% operating voltage) NON-STOP OPERATED
SICILICONE TUBE SIZE Ø 6 x 10 mm
ACCURANCY OF VACUUM INDICATOR ± 5%
WORKING CONDITION Room temperature: 5 ÷ 35°C
Room humidity percentage: 30 ÷ 75% RH
Altitude: 0 ÷ 2000m s.l.m.
CONSERVATION CONDITION AND TRASPORT Room temperature: -40÷ 70°C
Room humidity percentage: 10 ÷ 100% RH

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 SYMBOLS

Class II isolation equipment

CE marking in conformity with EC directive 93/42/EEC and

subsequent changes

Warning, consult the instruction manual

Keep in a cool, dry place

Conservation temperature: -40 ÷ 70°C

Type B equipment

Fuse

DEHP Phthalates (Suction catheter)

~ Alternate Current
Hz Mains Frequency
I ON
O OFF

Please note technical specifications may vary upon the manufacturer’s discretion!

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions

The surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customers or the user of the surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET should assure that it’s used in such an environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment -
guidance
Power disturbance Group 1 The surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET only
CISPR11 used
RF energy only for its internal
functioning.
Therefore its RF emissions are very low
and are
not cause interference in proximity of
any
Electronic appliances.
Irradiated / Conducted emissions Class [B] The surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET can
CISPR11 be
Harmonic emissions IEC/EN 61000-3-2 Class [A] used in all environments, including
Voltage fluctuations / flicker emissions Complies domestic
IEC/EN 61000-3-3 and those connected directly to the
public
mains distribution that supplies power
to
environments used for domestic scopes.

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 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity

The surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customers or the user of the surgical aspirator NEW ASPIRET should assure that it’s used in such an environment.
Immunity Test Compliance Electromagnetic environments -
guidance
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ± 6kV on contact Floors should be wood, concrete or
IEC/EN 61000-4-2 ± 8kV in air ceramic
tile. If floors are covered with synthetic
material,
the relative humidity should be at least
30%.
Electrical fast transient / burst ± 2kV power supply Mains power quality should be that of a
IEC/EN 61000-4-4 typical
commercial environment or hospital
Surge ± 1kV differential mode Mains power quality should be that of a
IEC/EN 61000-4-5 typical
commercial environment or hospital
Loss of voltage, brief voltage 5%UT for 0.5 cycle Mains power quality should be that of a
interruptions and variations 40%UT for 05 cycle typical commercial environment or
IEC/EN 61000-4-11 70%UT for 25 cycle hospital If
<5%UT the user of the surgical aspirator NEW
for 5 sec ASPIRET.
request that the appliance operates
continuously, the use of a continuity
unit is
recommended.
Magnetic field 3A/m The power frequency magnetic field
IEC/EN 61000-4-8 should be
measured in the intended installation
location to
assure that it’s sufficiently low.
Conducted Immunity 3Vrms 150kHz to 80MHz -
IEC/EN 61000-4-6 (for appliances that aren’t life -
supporting)
Irradiated Conducted 3V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz -
IEC/EN 61000-4-3 (for appliances that aren’t life -
equipment)
Note UT is the value of the power supply voltage

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

DESCRIPTION
COMPLETE ASPIRATION JAR 1000cc
CONICAL FITTING
TUBES SET 6 mm x 10 mm
ASPIRATION PROBE CH20
ANTIBACTERIAL FILTER

Available under request with different versions with complete jar 2000cc.
Antibacterial Filter: The filter is produced with (PTFE) hydrophobic material witch prevents fluids entering the
pneumatic circuit.
The filter is for a single patient use which will protect patients and machines from cross contamination.
When the filter is wet, it’s not possible to use the unit therefore the filter should be changed immediately.
In case of possible contamination or discolouration, change the filter immediately.
Don’t use the suction unit without the protection filter fitted.
Suction catheter: Single-use device to be used on a single patient. Do not wash or re-sterilize after use. Reuse may
cause cross-infections.
Don’t use after lapse of the sell-by date

WARNING: Suction tubes for insertion in the human body purchased separately from the machine should comply
with ISO 10993-1 standards on material biocompatibility.
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 CLEANING OF ACCESSORIES

To clean the plastic housing of the device wear disposable latex gloves and clean with denaturated alcohol or
hypoclorite solutions.
Washing and / or cleaning the autoclavable jar as to be carried out as follows:
 Wear protection gloves and apron (glasses and face mask if necessary) to avoid contact with contaminating
substances;
 Disconnect the jar from the device
 Disconnect all tubes from the jar and the protection filter
 Empty and dispose of the content and of the suction catheter according to the laws in force in your country;
 Separate all parts of the cover (overflow valve, o-ring);

After disposing of disposable parts and disassembling the jar wash in running cold water and rinse thouroughly.
Then soak in warm water (temperature shall not exceed 60°C).
Wash thouroughly and if necessary use a non-abrasive brush to remove incrustations.
Rinse in running warm water and dry all parts with a soft cloth (non-abrasive).
The jar and the cover can be autoclaved by placing the parts into the autoclave and running one sterilization stem
cycle at 121°C (1 bar relative pressure) making sure that the jar is positioned upsidedown.
Mechanical resistance of the jar is guaranteed up to 30 cycles of sterilization and cleaning at the indicated conditions
(EN ISO 10079-1). Beyond this limit the physical-mechanical characteristics of the plastic may decrease and
replacement of the part is therefore recommended.

After sterilization and cooling at environment temperature of the parts make sure that these are not damaged.
Assemble the jar as follows:
 Place the overflow valve into its seat in the cover (under VACUUM connector)
 Insert floating valve keeping the o-ring towards the opening of the cage
 Place the o-ring into its seat around the cover
 After completing assembling operations always make sue that cover seals perfectly to avoid vacuum leakages
or liquid exit

The aspiration tubes can be sterilized on autoclave using a sterilization cycle at 120°C.
The conical connector can be sterilized on autoclave using a sterilization cycle at 121°C.
The device is ready for a new employment now.

DO NOT WASH, STERILIZE OR PUT IN AUTOCLAVE THE ANTIBACTERIAL FILTER

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 MAINTENANCE

The NEW ASPIRET suction equipment does not need maintenance or lubrication.
It is, however, necessary to inspect the unit before each use. Unpack the instrument and always check the plastic
parts for any damage that may have occurred during prior use. Connect cable to electrical network and turn switch on.
Close the aspiration outlet with your finger and with suction regulator at maximum check that the vacuum position
reaches at least -75 kPa (-0.75 bar) maximum. Rotate the knob from right to left and check the aspiration regulating
control.
The vacuum indicator should go down to -25 kPa (-0.25 bar). Check that no loud noises are present.
A fuse (F 1x1.6A 250V) is located in the plug to protect the instrument. If required, replace with another or the
correct type.

Fault type Cause Solution

1. The suction unit Cable is damaged Replace the cable
doesn’t work
External power source failure Check the external power source

2. No aspiration Jar Cap badly screwed down Unscrewed the cap, then rescrew it correctly
3. No aspiration Lid seal not in its seat Unscrew the cap and insert the seal properly in its
seat
4. The Vacuum power a) Vacuum regulator set to a) Turn the vacuum regulator clockwise and check the
on the patient side is either minimum value of the vacuum on the gauge
very low or absent b)Protection filter blocked or b)Replace the filter
damaged c) Replace or reconnect the tubes, check the jar
c) Connection tubes blocked, connections
kinked or disconnected d)Empty the jar, or disconnect the tube from the jar
d)Shut-off valve blocked or and unblock the shut-off valve. The unit twill only
damaged work in the upright position
e) Pump motor damaged e) Refer to authorised service personnel
5. The float doesn’t close If the cap has been washed, Insert the float into it’s place
ensure that the float is not
partially detached
6. The float doesn’t close The float it’s covered by dirty Unscrewed the cap, leave the and put in on autoclave
material

7. Low suction Foam inside the jar Fill the jar to 1/3 full of ordinary water
Faults 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 None of the remedies has Contact the seller or CA-MI After-sales Assistance
achieved the desired results Service

If the overfill security system fails, continued aspiration will be stopped by the bacteriological filter.
Should this back-up security also fail, there is a risk of penetration of liquid into the device. Don’t attempt to proceed
with aspiration under these circumstances.
Return the device to CA-MI for service.

BEFORE EVERY CHECKING OPERATION, IN CASE OF ANOMALIES OR BAD FUNCTIONING, PLEASE CONTACT CA-MI
TECHNICAL SERVICE. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GIVE GUARANTEE IF INSTRUMENT, AFTER THE TECHNICAL
SERVICE CHECKING, APPEARS TO BE TAMPERED.

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 INSTRUCTIONS

 Place the unit on a flat, horizontal surface

 Connect the end of the short silicon tube, with antibacterial filter, to the suction connector.
 The other tube already connected to the filter has to be connected to the “VACUUM” jar outlet, where has been
fixed the red float (security float). When the 90% of the volume of the jar is reached there is the activation of the
security float (the float close the aspiration connector on the jar) to avoid liquid penetration inside the device.

WARNING: Ensure that the FLUID SIDE or IN marker on the filter is on the side facing the collection jar lid and fitted
into the “VACUUM”.A wrong connection causes immediate destruction in case of contact with sucked liquids.

 Connect the long silicone tube to the “PATIENT” jar outlet

 Connect the other end of the long silicon tube to the probe plastic connector then connect the suction probe to it.
 Connect the power cord to the device then connect the plug to the electrical mains supply.
 Push switch on position I to start suction.
 Unscrew the jar's lid and fill the jar 1/3 full or ordinary water (this for an easy cleaning operations and an rapid
reaching of the functionality vacuum) then rescrew the lid on the jar correctly.
 During operation the jar has to be in vertical position to avoid overflow valve to cut off aspiration. Should this
happen, switch off the device and disconnect the tube from the jar cover (from “VACUUM” outlet).
 Once finished push switch on O position and unplug.
 Remove the accessories and clean.

NEVER USE THE DEVICE WITHOUT JAR AND / OR PROTECTION FILTER

MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN AND/OR MENTALLY ILL PEOPLE DO NOT USE THE DEVICE WITHOUT ADULT
SURVEILLANCE

ALWAYS PLACE THE DEVICE IN POSITIONS FOR EASY DISCONNECTION.

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Filter Assembling

Mod: NEW ASPIRET

FLOW DIRECTION

IN / Fluid Inside

Suction pump Inlet

Jar Air Tube

RULES FOR RETURNING AND REPAIRING

COMPLYING WITH THE NEW EUROPEAN RULES, CA-MI INDICATES THE IMPORTANT POINTS TO PROTECT
INSTRUMENT AND OPERATORS HYGIENE.

THESE RULES MUST BE RESPECTED IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE HYGIENE AND SAFETY TO ALL THE PEOPLE
OPERATING WITH THE INSTRUMENT TO OBTAIN QUALITY AND WELL BEING.

CA-MI warrants it’s products for 24 months after purchasing date.

In front of this warranty, CA-MI will be obliged only to repair or substitute free of charge the products or parts of
them that, after verification effected on our factory, or our authorized Service Center, by the Technical Service,
results defective.
The product must be accompanied by a description of the defect.

The warranty, with exclusion of responsibility for direct and indirect damages, it is thought limited to the solos
defects of material or workmanship and it stops having effect when the device results however gotten off, tampered
or sheltered out of the Factory or from the Authorized Service center.
The commodity always travels to risk and danger of the buyer, without any responsibility of CA-MI for damages
caused by the transport or dismay from the vector.
Every returned instrument will be hygienically checked before repairing. If CA-MI finds instrument not suitable for
repairing due to clear signs of internal or external contamination, the same will be returned to customer with
specification of NOT REPAIRED INSTRUMENT, accompanied by an explanation letter.
CA-MI will decide if contamination is due to bad functioning or misuse. If contamination is due to bad functioning, CA-
MI will substitute the instrument, only if a SALE RECEIPT and STAMPED GUARANTEE accompany the same.
CA-MI is not responsible for contaminated accessories, they will be substitute at customer's expenses.

For this reason it is COMPULSORY to carefully disinfect the external part of the instrument and accessories with a
cloth soaked in methylated spirits or hypochlorite-based solutions. Put the instrument and accessories in a bag with
indication of disinfecting.
We also request to specify the kind of fault, in order to speed up repairing procedures.
To this end, please read the instructions carefully in order to avoid damaging the equipment through improper use.

Always specify the fault encountered so that CA-MI can establish whether it falls into the category of the faults
covered by the guarantee.

CA-MI Srl cannot be held liable for accidental or indirect damages should the device be modified, repaired
without authorization or should any of its component be damaged due to accident or misuse.
Any minimal modification / repair on the device voids the warranty and does not guarantee the compliance with
the technical requirements provided by the MDD 93/42/EEC (and subsequent changes) and its normatives

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