Sorin Group Electa Essential Concept
Sorin Group · Model Electa Essential Concept
Electa Essential Concept is a highly flexible autotransfusion system The that combines a high degree of functionality with advanced features, making it easy to configure the system to specific user needs and preferences. When required, the system can operate in either fully automatic mode or by the most advanced users and SEQ programs. Electa Essential Concept was designed with fewer keys and requires fewer keystrokes to operate. In addition, functionality has been optimized for non-cardiac applications to permit a broader spectrum of uses.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Centrifuge speed / bowl seating error
HighSymptoms: Bowl vibration or noise, speed error, wash aborts.
Root cause: Bowl not seated in the chuck, worn centrifuge chuck, or an out-of-balance bowl set.
Optical line-sensor misreads (fill / hematocrit)
HighSymptoms: Bowl over- or under-fills, wash starts early or late, poor product hematocrit.
Root cause: Dirty or failed optical sensor at the bowl, or air in the line.
Peristaltic pump / valve fault
MediumSymptoms: Flow error, occlusion alarm, pump will not seat the tubing.
Root cause: Worn pump rollers / door or a valve-actuator fault.
Vacuum / wall-suction regulation fault
MediumSymptoms: Reservoir vacuum too high or low, poor collection.
Root cause: Vacuum regulator or a leak in the suction line.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Disposable bowl / reservoir set
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Optical line sensor
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Peristaltic pump roller assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Centrifuge chuck / latch
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Vacuum regulator
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable bowl / reservoir set | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Optical line sensor | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Peristaltic pump roller assembly | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Centrifuge chuck / latch | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Vacuum regulator | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Centrifuge speed error / bowl noise
- Stop and confirm the bowl is fully seated and the retainer is closed.
- Inspect the chuck and latch for wear.
- Load a fresh bowl set and re-test.
- Reset the system; if it recurs, contact technical service.
- Verify a clean spin-up before clinical use.
Symptom: Bowl over/under-fills or poor hematocrit
- Clean the optical sensor window at the bowl.
- Check for air in the lines and re-prime.
- Confirm the correct protocol and bowl size.
- Replace the optical sensor if it still misreads.
- Run a saline test cycle and confirm correct fill and wash.
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the ORCHESTRA Programmer and ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer because the residual longevity estimate may be less accurate.
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