PALAMIX
PALAMIX Vacuum Pump Instructions for Use
Instructions for Use
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Vacuum pump
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PALAMIX® vacuum pump Vacuum hose connection
Compressed air connection
Footswitch
Description The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is a compressed air operated vacuum pump. This generates a vacuum in the mixing cartridge of the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or the PALACOS® R+G pro, which allows mixing of bone cement under vacuum.
Maintenance and cleaning Regular maintenance of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump is not required. The pump housing can be cleaned with a soft cloth without aggressive detergents. Take care here that no cleaning fluid or water enters the PALAMIX® vacuum pump.
The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is located in the non-sterile area on the floor of the operating room.
Notes The PALAMIX® vacuum pump should not be used without a filter element. In the event of malfunctioning of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump contact your local Heraeus Medical representative.
Installation and connection The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is connected with the inhouse compressed air supply. The functional range of the pump is an operating pressure between 5 and 10 bar (0.5–1.0 MPa) air pressure. In order to allow the use of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump, it has to be connected to the mixing cartridge of the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or PALACOS® R+G pro. For this purpose, the respective vacuum hose supplied has to be connected via the activated charcoal filter to the PALAMIX® vacuum pump. The PALAMIX® vacuum pump can only be used in conjunction with the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or the PALACOS® R+G pro. The respective operating steps are also described here in detail.
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EN (US)
PALAMIX® Vakuumpumpe
Note: Instructions for use for sale within the US.
Vacuum hose connection
Compressed air connection
Footswitch
Description The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is a compressed air operated vacuum pump. This generates a vacuum in the mixing cartridge of the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or the PALACOS® R+G pro, which allows mixing of bone cement under vacuum.
Maintenance and cleaning Regular maintenance of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump is not required. The pump housing can be cleaned with a soft cloth without aggressive detergents. Take care here that no cleaning fluid or water enters the PALAMIX® vacuum pump.
Warnings The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is located in the non-sterile area on the floor of the operating room.
Precautions The PALAMIX® vacuum pump should not be used without a filter element. In the event of malfunctioning of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump contact your local Heraeus Medical representative.
Installation and connection The PALAMIX® vacuum pump is connected with the inhouse compressed air supply. The functional range of the pump is an operating pressure between 5 and 10 bar (0.5–1.0 MPa) air pressure. In order to allow the use of the PALAMIX® vacuum pump, it has to be connected to the mixing cartridge of the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or PALACOS® R+G pro. For this purpose, the respective vacuum hose supplied has to be connected via the activated charcoal filter to the PALAMIX® vacuum pump. The PALAMIX® vacuum pump can only be used in conjunction with the PALAMIX® vacuum mixing system or the PALACOS® R+G pro. The respective operating steps are also described here in detail.
Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution, and use by or on the order of a physician.
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Symbols Manufacturer Consult instructions for use Catalogue number Serial number Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution, and use by or on the order of a physician
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Heraeus Medical GmbH Philipp-Reis-Straße 8/13 61273 Wehrheim, Germany www.heraeus-medical.com PALAMIX® is a trademark of Heraeus Medical GmbH. Made in Germany.