Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU) 4 - Manual (Page 5)

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Intended Use
The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use. It is intended for
intermittent operation to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient’s airway to allow ventilation. Higher vacuum levels are
generally selected for oropharyngeal suction, and lower vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning
of children and infants.
Important
• Do not use this unit until you have carefully read and fully understood these Directions for Use. Contact Laerdal Medical or its
authorized distributor for additional information if required.
• Federal law (USA) restricts the LCSU 4 to sale by or on the order of a physician or other licensed medical authority.
• Use only Laerdal accessories supplied directly by Laerdal Medical or one of its authorized distributors to ensure that the LCSU
4 operates satisfactorily.
Cautions and Warnings
Cautions
• The LCSU 4 is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases; danger of explosion or fire.
• Do not use the LCSU 4 under environmental conditions that are outside ranges specified. This can endanger safety and
adversely affect device operation.
• Ingress of suctioned material into the pump can damage and/or disable the device. If suctioning of liquid from the Canister or
patient into the pump is suspected, do not use the LCSU 4. Contact Laerdal Medical or your authorized distributor for advice.
Warnings
• The LCSU 4 should only be used by persons trained in the use of medical suction equipment, and according to local protocol.
• Unauthorized service attempts, opening or tampering with the LCSU 4 or its electrical components can damage or disable the
device, and will void the Limited Warranty.
Limited Warranty
The LCSU 4 comes with a two (2) year limited warranty, excluding the Canisters, Tubing systems and Battery. See “Laerdal Global
Warranty” for terms and conditions, available on www.laerdal.com. The Battery is warranted for 90 days. Laerdal does not provide
Service Parts for this product. Excluding the internal Battery, there are no user-serviceable/user-replaceable parts inside the LCSU
4 Main Unit.