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User Guide for VainSim models including: Infusion Simulator Simulation Kit, Infusion, Simulator Simulation Kit, Simulation Kit
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DocumentDocumentCONFIDENTIAL TM Helping Patients Gain the Skills to Self-Administer Medication Safely and Confidently Onboarding Guide Last Updated: May 2024 CONFIDENTIAL Welcome to VainSim! This onboarding guide is designed to walk you through the instructions for use document with additional tips and best practices for utilizing VainSim. What's contained in each kit: - VainSim sleeve - Tourniquet - Two 10mL syringes of simulated blood - Five 5mL empty syringes - Five 23-gauge butterfly needles - One replacement stopcock - Sharps container - Gauze - Instructions for use - 1-page flyer - Terms & conditions CONFIDENTIAL TM Ca pa bi l i t i es Patients, caregivers, and clinicians can practice and experience: · Tissue palpation · Vein location · Tourniquet application · Venipuncture (with blood flashback) · Administration of "medication" · Pressure releasing 3 CONFIDENTIAL Helpful Information & Links - To manage or create your account, visit: https://vainsim.com/account - To watch our instructional video, or download our instructions for use document in pdf format, please visit: https://vainsim.com/pages/faq - To view our refund policy, visit: https://vainsim.com/policies/refund-policy - To view our terms of service visit: https://vainsim.com/policies/terms-of-service - If you'd like to re-purchase materials, such as extra simulated blood, syringes, stopcocks, tourniquets, or VainSim sleeves, please visit this link: https://vainsim.com/collections/frontpage - As always, you can contact us with any questions or provide feedback: - Email: info@vainsim.com Please note: Unless an agreement is in place or VainSim has given express notice and approval, you may not re-distribute or re-sell the VainSim devices to third-parties or patients. With that in mind, let's getting started reviewing the IFU! CONFIDENTIAL Step 1: · When learning how to infuse, it is important that the patient wipes down the surface they will be working from with a cleaning wipe (such as Clorox). **This does not mean clean the device surface. It is important not to use Clorox or any alcohol products on the device** 5 CONFIDENTIAL Step 2: · If you have a small cup of water near you, you can put 5 or more droplets of fake blood into it. Don't worry, this simulated blood does not stain the skin, surfaces, or if you get it anywhere. · Once you have the completed putting the droplets in, take your empty syringe, place it inside of the water, and pull back to fill the 5 ml now of simulated blood. Set aside. · You will have 2 syringes filled after this step one of water (medication) and one of blood. 6 CONFIDENTIAL Step 3: · First, check to make sure both the stopcock and the reservoir are tightened on the device. If they feel loose, slightly tighten. If you tighten it too hard, the stopcock may break or crack. · BEFORE you start you will want to remove air from the reservoir using an empty syringe. You will do this by opening the stop cock, connecting the syringe, pulling back until no air remains, then turning the stopcock to closed position, and then removing syringe. You can slide the sleeve down to see the reservoir while performing all steps. 7 CONFIDENTIAL Step 4: · If the patient experiences joint issues, such as a bleed, you should carefully slide the device up to the forearm and continue following the provided directions. · You can sanitize the inside of the sleeve in between uses using a standard disinfectant wipe. Do not clean the surface of the VainSim skin. 8 CONFIDENTIAL Step 5: · Remember, it is crucial to leave the tourniquet on for a maximum of 3 minutes. If you are not ready to administer the infusion, wait until the needle is prepared. · Additionally, when placing the tourniquet on the arm, the reservoir may become stuck inside the connector buckle. If this occurs, you can either adjust or unbuckle the tourniquet to reapply. 9 CONFIDENTIAL Step 6: · Some patients may mistakenly try to poke the center of the device, thinking it's a vein. However, the middle of the device does not contain a vein and functions the same as the skin outside of the veins. There are only two veins on the device (right and left). 10 CONFIDENTIAL Step 7: · Ensure to prime the needle prior to infusion. An unprimed needle can negatively affect the flashback or insert air into the system. · For optimal functionality, use a new needle for each infusion. Re-using needles can plug the needle with material, potentially causing resistance to infusing. · Aim for the middle area do not pierce within 0.5 inches of the top or bottom of the skin surface 11 CONFIDENTIAL Step 8: · If you push the needle too far past the vein, there will be a tiny bit of flashback, and then you will not be able to infuse. If this happens, pull back the needle back a small amount and try again. Ensure to insert the needle in line with the vein direction. · If you infiltrate, liquid will bubble up under the skin. Simply place the needle where the infiltration happened and pull back on the syringe to remove the liquid. · The reservoir can hold up to 15mL of liquid but should not exceed 10mL for optimal functionality. 12 CONFIDENTIAL Step 9: · To retract the needle, pull back the butterfly wings. The needle will go inside the yellow piece. · If you want to keep your syringe, now is the time to disconnect the needle. To do so, turn the connector on the luer of the syringe to remove the needle. · Discard any remaining `medication'. You can store the syringes for re-use, but do not re-use needles. 13 CONFIDENTIAL Step 10: · To remove fluid from the device, once you believe you have reached 10 mL, connect an empty syringe to the stopcock, open the stopcock, and withdraw 5 mL. Ensure no air bubbles are in the reservoir. You can discard this fluid from the syringe after use. · If you notice functionality issues after 30 infusions with your device, it may be time to replace it. While the devices have been rigorously tested to withstand 50 infusions, some devices may last much longer, depending if infusion locations are rotated properly. 14 CONFIDENTIAL Keep Practicing! · Practice as much as needed until confidence is established to self-infuse. · When done practicing, ensure the device is stored with no fluid in the system with the stopcock open to maintain the product. It is recommended to practice every few months to brush up on the skills necessary to self-infuse. 15 CONFIDENTIAL Troubleshooting Guide · If there is needle occlusion / no flashback, switch out the needle and flush the system. · If the stopcock cracks, hold the device with reservoir towards the ground, remove broken stopcock, attach new stopcock by twisting the spinning connector tightly, attach a syringe, and remove any air from the system. · If the skin is not healing, hold gauze pressure to the location for a minute. Additionally, there may be too much volume in the system, so attempt to remove some fluid and check if the leak persists when pressure is applied by the tourniquet. If the leak persists, the skin surface may be damaged from needle mis-use or over-use. The device may still function in other vein locations. · If a fluid leak is noticed in the sleeve, check the reservoir or connector attachments to ensure everything is secured tightly. If the leak persists, check the back of the VainSim device for cracks. · If there is resistance filling the system, ensure the tubing is not kinked and the stopcock is open. Attempt to flush the system by removing fluid and other materials that may impede fluid flow. · Check if tubing is kinked · If there are loose strands on your sleeve, use scissors to cut loose ends, and do not pull the strands. CONFIDENTIAL Additional Tips and Safety Information · When pulling back for flashback, just re-infuse the flashback to keep volume in the system constant (i.e. do not infuse your `medication'). · Replace the needle after each pierce. If the needle locks to the syringe, dispose of both the needle and syringe. · Do not pierce within half an inch of either end of the skin surface. · Do not bend or twist the skin surface. · Do not wash or put the device in the washing machine. · Do not use VainSim on users with open wounds or broken skin. · Keep kit components out of reach of children without supervision. · Wash hands before and after use. Do not ingest any fluid. · Ensure proper sleeve placement on arm to ensure the reservoir is not pinched. 17 CONFIDENTIAL The Impact of Infusion Education TM 18 CONFIDENTIAL TM If there are any questions, please reach out to info@vainsim.com.