I think the MiniACE® has a clog; what should I do?

Fill a catheter tip syringe with warm water (always use a 30 ml – 60 ml syringe). Insert the tip of the syringe into the purple bolus adapter of the irrigation set. Gently push warm water through the irrigation set until all of the air is removed from the tubing. Close the pinch clamp on the irrigation set and then attach the Glow Green™ connector to the MiniACE® device.
- CAUTION: Never use a syringe less than 30 ml to attempt to clear a clog (such as 12 ml), as smaller syringes (such as 10 ml) can create high pressure very quickly and may negatively impact the device.
Release the pinch clamp and gently push and pull the syringe plunger to free the clog. It may take several cycles of pushing / pulling the plunger to clear the clog.
If you are unable to remove the clog, repeat steps #1-2 with a new solution of warm water. Pulling and pushing on the syringe plunger will likely break up the clog.
- If the clog cannot be removed, contact your healthcare professional, as the tube may need to be replaced.
- CAUTION: Do not use too much force or pressure to try to clear the clog. This can cause the tubing to break or split. Do not put any objects into the tube except the irrigation set.