2. Disconnect all blood tubing from the dialyzer. Do not cap the dialysate ports.

3. At the reuse sink, insert the clear plastic tip into the arterial blood port and screw the ASSIST into the header cap.

4. Connect the other end of the ASSIST to the RO water supply using the Quick Connect.

5. Hold the dialyzer at a 45º angle.

6. Turn RO water ON, and rotate the upper side of the dialyzer towards you, taking care not to disconnect the ASSIST from the dialyzer header. You are able to direct the jets to where they are needed by rotating the dialyzer.

7. Turn off water and disconnect the ASSIST from the blood port. Do not disconnect the ASSIST from the RO water supply.

8. Flip the dialyzer so the venous end is at the top.

9. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the venous end. The water will flush any clots out the arterial port.

10. Flip the dialyzer back so the arterial end is at the top, and repeat. The water will flush the loosened clots out the venous port.

11. Repeat the above steps as necessary.

12. When finished, disconnect the ASSIST, wipe off any blood or foreign material from the ASSIST, and place the ASSIST into a container of fresh disinfectant for 20 - 25 minutes. The dialyzer must now be processed on an approved dialyzer reprocessing system.

13. Before the next use, take the ASSIST out of the disinfectant and let drain.