Jada Dosage/Direction for Use

Instructions for Use: Important: Always complete the patient evaluation before using the Jada System.
1. Evaluate Patient: A. Evaluate for lacerations, retained products of conception, or other causes of bleeding.
B. Remove any organized clots prior to using Jada.
C. Prior to insertion of Jada, and for duration of use, ensure the patient's bladder is empty (periodic straight catheter or place Foley) to facilitate palpation and contraction of the uterus.
Notes: Prioritization of laceration repair and placement of Jada for atony-related bleeding is up to the judgment of the provider.
Repair of vaginal and external genital lacerations can be performed with the Jada in place.
D. Post-Caesarean Patients: Confirm cervix is dilated at least 3 cm.
Confirm closure of hysterotomy prior insertion.
Note: Jada will be placed transvaginally.
2. Prepare Jada System: A. Inspect the packaging and Jada for possible signs of damage before use.
Note: Jada and other components are sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.
B. Connect a vacuum canister and the vacuum tubing to a regulated vacuum source.
C. While occluding the end of the tubing set the vacuum source to 80 mmHg. (80 mmHg = 1.5 psi = 10.7 kPa = 3.2 inHg = 106.7 mbar).
Important: Do not attach vacuum to Jada until Step 5.
D. Attach the syringe to the Seal Valve.
E. Remove any air in the Cervical Seal using the syringe.
F. Remove syringe from Seal Valve.
G. Fill the syringe with 60 mL of sterile fluid.
H. Set aside syringe for later use.
3. Place Jada: Important: Jada can be placed post vaginal delivery or post caesarean section after closure of hysterotomy.
A. Confirm cervix is dilated at least 3 cm.
B. Using one hand, compress the Intrauterine Loop near the distal tip
C. Insert Jada transvaginally, leading with the Intrauterine Loop. Avoid excessive force.
Note: If needed, use gentle traction on the anterior cervical lip to stabilize the cervical opening
Important: If needed, an instrument can be placed on the anterior cervical lip, but do not grasp Jada with an instrument to facilitate intrauterine insertion.
D. Place Jada such that: the Intrauterine Loop is located in the uterus, The Seal Valve is easily accessible (recommended around 3 or 9 o'clock position), and The Cervical Seal is located within the vagina at the external cervical os.
Notes: Ultrasound may be used to confirm proper intrauterine placement.
If clinically indicated, a surgical compression suture may be used in conjunction with Jada.
4. Fill Cervical Seal: A. Avoid movement of the Cervical Seal.
B. Securely hold the Seal Valve.
C. Attach the filled syringe to the Seal Valve.
D. Fill the Cervical Seal with 60 mL of sterile fluid.
E. Ensure Cervical Seal covers the external cervical os. This will create a seal for the vacuum.
Note: If needed, add up to another 60 mL of sterile fluid to cover the external cervical os.
5. Start Treatment: A. Connect vacuum tubing to Jada. Maximum vacuum pressure to use with Jada is 90 mmHg.
B. After connecting vacuum, CHECK: Blood flows into the vacuum tubing and/or; Improvement in uterine tone is observed; The Cervical Seal is positioned at the external cervical os; The Cervical Seal is filled, and the vacuum is connected; Reposition Jada, if required, to create a seal.
Important: After the connection of vacuum, blood flow into Jada or the vacuum tubing and/or improvement in uterine tone should be noted.
If this does not occur, the Cervical Seal and/or the vacuum may not be effective. If so, refer to Troubleshooting.
C. To avoid unintentional dislodgement, secure Jada with tape to the patient's inner thigh without tension.
6. Active Treatment: A. Leave Jada in place with the vacuum applied until: PPH/abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding is controlled for at least 1 hour, and the uterus is firm, and the patient is clinically and hemodynamically stable.
B. After initial evacuation of any pooled blood, appearance may vary during treatment. There may be no further blood evacuation, or additional blood moving into the tubing, or accumulation of blood in the canister.
C. If blood flow does not stop or slow sufficiently, consider increasing the vacuum pressure in accordance with the user's clinical judgment. Do not exceed a maximum pressure of 90 mmHg.
7. Verify and End Treatment: A. Before disconnecting vacuum, assess the patient to confirm that treatment is no longer needed.
B. Turn off the vacuum.
C. Disconnect the vacuum tubing from Jada.
D. Set aside vacuum tubing in case re-application of vacuum is needed.
E. Attach the syringe to the Seal Valve.
F. Use the syringe to remove the fluid from the Cervical Seal.
G. Before removing Jada, observe the patient for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure: PPH/abnormal postpartum bleeding is controlled; The uterus is firm; The patient is clinically and hemodynamically stable.
Important: If bleeding recurs, re-evaluate the patient and consider repeating Steps 4-7, if appropriate.
8. Jada Removal: A. Place one hand on the abdomen to secure the uterine fundus.
B: Slowly withdraw the device with the other hand.
Notes: If there is difficulty in removing Jada in a patient whom a surgical compression suture was placed, consider the possibility that the Jada device has been inadvertently sutured by the surgical compression suture.
If suspected, the surgical compression suture may need to be removed before Jada can be removed, to avoid harm to the uterine wall or the device.
C. Always inspect Jada after removal to ensure it is intact.