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Precautions
- All users of this Sekurus must be trained in its
proper use. If you have not been trained on the use
of the Sekurus, contact your veterinarian.
- Before use, always read the label and leaflet of
the vaccine to be injected with the Sekurus
carefully and completely.
- Keep both the vaccine leaflet and the Sekurus
leaflet in a safe place for future reference. In the
event of accidental self-injection, stop the
injection session immediately, wash the injury
thoroughly with clean running water, seek prompt
medical advice taking the vaccine package leaflet
with you.
- To avoid needle-stick injuries, do not attach
the needle until after the Sekurus is primed. Do not
store the Sekurus with the needle attached.
- Always keep Sekurus and needles out of reach of
children.
- Do not modify this Sekurus in any way.
- Do not use the Sekurus if damaged.
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A Bottle
Attachment & Alignment |
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- Remove protective tab from closure of Product
Container and pierce rubber stopper with a
sterilised needle.
- Ensure the Quick Attach Bottle Mount is in the
unlocked position by rotating it anti-clockwise so
that the four internal tabs are in the open
position. Load the Product Container into the Quick
Attach Bottle
- Mount ensuring the Product Container rubber
stopper remains centred over the Spike as it is
loaded (A3,3).
- Whilst holding the Product Container firmly in
place, rotate the Quick Attach Bottle Mount
clockwise to lock the Product Container in place
(A3,4).
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To remove the Product Container, unlock
the quick attach mount by rotating it anti-clockwise.
Helpful Hint: The Barrel can be rotated
left or right (A5), to suit operator preference to
ensure the fluid level of the Product Container is
always above the Spike. To rotate the Barrel, first
unscrew (anticlockwise) the Barrel Band. Rotate Barrel
to desired angle and retighten Barrel Band.
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B Priming Sekurus |
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- Grasp Sekurus as shown (B1), ensuring that the
fluid level of the Product Container is always above
the Spike. This will ensure that air is not drawn
into the system. Depress Trigger with forefinger.
- Using spare hand, hold Needle Guard as shown
(B2), keeping hand and fingers well clear of Needle
Guard aperture. Pull Needle Guard fully back and
hold in this retracted position for remainder of
priming procedure.
- Squeeze together and release Sekurus Handles
repeatedly. This will draw product through Delivery
Tube. Once product enters Barrel, carefully squeeze
Handles to expel remaining air from Barrel. Tilt
Sekurus upward to assist with removal of air from
Barrel.
Care should be taken to
avoid spillage of product during this procedure.
- Allow Needle Guard to return to its forward,
protective position and release Trigger. Sekurus is
now ready for Needle attachment.
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C Needle
Attachment - Option 1 |
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| Remove Needle Guard |
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- Grasp Sekurus as shown (C1) (with palm to side
of crown) and press Needle Guard Release Tab with
thumb.
- Grasp Needle Guard with other hand and pull
Needle Guard to detach from Sekurus (C1)
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Fit Needle |
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- Ensure that Needle is suitable for use
with the Needle Guard. Refer to Needle Guard Table
overleaf.
- Grasp Sekurus as shown (C4). Keep thumb and
fingers on 4. sides of Metal Slide so that they are
well clear of Trigger.
- Fit Needle onto Luer and rotate clockwise (when
viewed from 5. front) to engage threads (C4). Use
clean pliers / small spanner to tighten Needle.
Avoid over tightening.
Do not use Needle Removal Tool to fit Needles,
due to risk of contamination.
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Replace Needle Guard |
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- Grasp Sekurus as shown (C6). Keep
thumb and fingers on 6. sides of Metal Slide so that
they are well clear of Trigger.
- Grasp Needle Guard with other hand as shown
(C6), ensuring 7. hand is well clear of aperture.
- Align Guard with Metal Slide and push Needle
Guard onto 8. Metal Slide so that the Release Tab of
the Needle Guard clips into place.
Helpful hint: When aligning Needle Guard
to Metal Slide, tilt Needle Guard so that Release
Tab is angled slightly upward.
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D Needle Attachment - Option 2 |
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- If Needle is sheathed, and Sheath fits through
aperture as shown (D1), this will allow Needle
attachment without having to remove Needle Guard.
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E For
Maximum Effectiveness |
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Only inject clean and dry animals; avoid injection
through wet and soiled skin. Do not rush. Move slowly,
approach animals quietly. Maintain cleanliness of
Sekurus at all times during immunization. |
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Injection Procedure |
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- Refer to the product leaflet for the correct
site of injection.
Do not inject at any other site.
- Keep Sekurus perpendicular (90º) to the skin as
shown (E3). DO NOT use Sekurus at any other angle or
product may not be administered properly.
- Ensure correct Needle Guard and Needle are
fitted for perpendicular injection (refer to Needle
Guard table).
- Bring Sekurus to required injection site of
animal.
Only depress Trigger immediately prior
to injection. Keep body and free hand well clear of
Sekurus.
- Hold Trigger in depressed position. Then, in one
fluid motion, press Sekurus firmly against animal so
Needle Guard fully retracts and Rear Handle is
driven toward Front Handle to a hard stop. Observe
Plunger travel (E6).
Helpful hint: Focus on driving back the
Needle Guard rather than trying to squeeze the Handles
together. The rear Handle will travel forward naturally
once the Needle Guard is fully retracted. With practice
this action will become smooth and effortless and
pressure against animal will be minimal. Always point
the injector away from your own body during
immunization.
- Wait momentarily, release Trigger then
withdraw Sekurus clear of animal.
- Allow handles to move apart and lock.
- Clearly mark all injected pigs with an
appropriate mark or tattoo, taking care to avoid
accidental needle-stick injury.
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F Needle
removal - Option 1 |
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Remove Needle Guard |
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- Grasp Sekurus as shown (C1), with palm to side
of crown, and
press Needle Guard Release Tab with thumb.
- Grasp Needle Guard with other hand and pull
Needle Guard to
detach from Sekurus.
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Needle Removal |
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- Use Needle Removal Tool for safe
Needle removal as shown
(F3). Rotate anti-clockwise (when viewed from front)
to disengage
threads.
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Replace Needle Guard |
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- Align Needle Guard with Metal Slide
and push Guard onto Slide so that Release Tab of
Needle Guard clips into place. (C6).
Helpful hint: When aligning Needle Guard
to Metal Slide, tilt Needle Guard so that Release
Tab is angled slightly upward.
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G Needle
Removal - Option 2 |
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- If Needle is sheathed, and sheath fits through
aperture as shown (D1), this will allow Needle
removal without having to remove Needle Guard.
- Dispose of Sheath & Needle into Sharps Container
(G2).
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H Cleaning & Lubrication |
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Note: Immediately after each session, the Sekurus MUST
be cleaned and lubricated for safe and proper use in the
future. Failure to do this may leave the Sekurus
inoperable. It is recommended that disposable gloves are
used while cleaning the Sekurus.
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Cleaning |
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- Clean exterior of Sekurus, Needle Guard and
Draw-Off in detergent. Rinse with clean water.
- Submerge Draw-Off in clean tepid water. Squeeze
Trigger, retract Needle Guard and hold in retracted
position. Squeeze and release Sekurus Handles
repeatedly to pump water through the system. Pump to
waste – avoid recycling the water through the
Sekurus (H2).
- Leave the tepid water in the delivery system for
approximately 5 minutes to help dissolve any
remaining product before continuing to vigorously
pump the Handles to ensure thorough flushing.
- Remove Draw-Off Cap from water and continue to
pump the Handles to empty the system.
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Lubrication |
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- Remove Needle Guard and unscrew Barrel
by turning anticlockwise (when viewed from front) as
shown (H5-1).
- Check Plunger O-Ring is clean and free of
debris.
- Apply vegetable oil to circumference of O-ring.
- Refit Barrel.
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Storage |
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Always store without Needle attached (See Needle
Removal
section).
- Sekurus must be cleaned and lubricated prior to
storage.
- Store in a clean, dry place out of reach of
children.
- Do not leave the Sekurus near any source of
heat.
- Protect from direct sunlight.
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Trouble-Shooting |
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1. Sekurus fails to prime /
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- Ensure that the Product Container is inverted
and contains sufficient fluid.
- If problem persists, thoroughly flush system
(see section
H) and retry priming.
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2. Sekurus is slow to refill |
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- Lubricate O-Ring with vegetable oil.
- If problem persists, thoroughly flush system
(see section
H) and retry.
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3. Locking mechanisms fail to
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- Do not use Sekurus.
- Please notify Simcro.
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