Using Serres Nemo
Where does it go?
The Serres Nemo should be installed in a disposal area near the operating rooms where it can be connected to cold water, plumbing and electricity. It is installed on the floor on its own adjustable feet.
What are the dimensions?
The Serres Nemo is a maximum of 30.3 inches in length and 41.7 inches tall depending on adjustments.
What are the plumbing needs?
The Serres Nemo has a hose with an FHT 3/4″ connection for connecting to the water supply and a 1.5″ male push-fit connector for connecting it to the sewerage system. Only the set of hoses supplied with the device can be used to connect. The water coming into the Serres Nemo is controlled with a solenoid valve. If local regulations require a manual shut-off valve in the water connection, the customer must ensure that it is in place before installing the Serres Nemo.
What are the electrical needs?
The Serres Nemo has a cord with a plug that can be installed directly into an earthed wall socket (120V / 60 Hz). To ensure electrical safety, it must not be connected to the mains current with an extension cord. The electrical connection must be in a visible and easily accessible location.
What are the cleaning requirements?
If necessary, the Serres Nemo can be cleaned by wiping it with a cleaning agent intended for disinfecting healthcare devices. The emptying chamber of the device is cleaned daily by running a program with a washing tray. A washing tray is placed into the Serres Nemo with detergent used to clean the device’s emptying container. Do not use abrasive detergents or solvents to clean the Serres Nemo.
How long is a cycle?
The cycle lasts only 20 seconds.
What should be done with the bag after the cycle?
After the bag is cleaned and rinsed by the Serres Nemo, it can be disposed of in accordance with recycling labeling and hospital-specific instructions.
Installing the Serres Suction bag
How is the suction bag is installed?
Suction bag is easy to install with a help of vacuum. Unfold the suction bag and place it into the suction canister, turn on the suction source, the suction bag will be inflated. Close the patient connector with your finger and simultaneously push the suction bag slightly from the middle of the lid. Wait until the desired vacuum is established and the bag is fully inflated.
Where should I place the suction canister?
There are several mounting options for canisters, such as the movable Serres trolley and brackets for installing it either on the wall, rail, table or bed.
What does single connection mean?
Patented single connection system means that there is only one place to connect the patient tube. This ensures error free and fastest installation of suction bag.
Can I install 2000 cc suction bag into the 3000 cc canister?
No, the suction bag has to be installed into a suction canister of equal size. In addition, there is a difference in 2000 ml and 3000 ml bag lid structure that makes the assembly of bag and canister of different volumes impossible.
How can I be sure that the system is ready for operation once I have installed it?
Just check that the bag is fully inflated and that the vacuum is created.
Using Serres Suction bag
Do I need to change canisters after each procedure?
No, canisters are reusable. Also grey connectors and vacuum tubes are reusable and once taken into use you don’t need to re-install them.
What happens when the suction bag becomes full?
Each suction bag is equipped with hydrophobic filter which automatically closes the suction when the bag becomes full.
What do I need to do after the procedure?
After the suction procedure disconnect the patient tube and white angle connector and close the connection with the patient connector plug provided on the lid of the suction bag. Turn of the vacuum. Lift the suction bag using the handle on the lid and dispose the bag properly.
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How do I dispose used products?
Dispose the used products in accordance with recycling labeling and hospital-specific instructions.
What material the suction bag is made of?
The suction bag is made of polyethylene (PE) and the white angle connector is made of polypropylene (PP).
Serial Connection
What does serial connection mean?
Serial connection allows you to expand suction capacity by connecting several suction bags in chain.
Do I need a special bag to make a serial connection?
No, owing to the product compatibility and serial tube design the standard bag can be used for serial connection.
Does the liquid run automatically to the next bag in serial connection?
Yes, it does. No user intervention is needed.
How many canisters can I connect in series at one time?
When using Serres Suction system, you can connect up to six canisters in series. If you have a high trolley and a vacuum shift in use you can have up to 36 liters of suction capacity.
Solidifying Agent
What is solidifying agent?
Solidifying agent is super absorbent polymer which absorbs large amount of liquid. It makes the suctioned liquid solid.
Why it is used in suction bag?
It brings the users extra safety and makes transferring the used bag easier. It can also reduce significantly the hospitals waste management costs.
How much solidifying agent is needed?
You need approximately 20g solidifying agent per 1000 ml of liquid. 20g of powder equals approximately 25 ml in volume.
How do I dispose used products?
Dispose the used products in accordance with recycling labeling and hospital-specific instructions.
