Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B Instructions For Use Manual page 139

Table 12-1 System Messages (Continued)
Message
M3500B HeartStart XLT Defibrillator/Monitor
Description
The multifunction defib electrode pads
are not properly connected to the Heart-
Start XLT.
The pads cable is not connected to the
defibrillator.
The pads are not making proper contact
with the patient.
The pacing system is not functioning.
High patient impedance is resulting in the
pacer delivering less current to the patient
than specified in the output current set-
ting.
Appears during a Shift/System Check.
May indicate that the Data Card is full.
OR
There is a system failure.
An internal error occurred.
Corrective Action
Check the pads cable connection.
Check pads connector is locked in place.
Make sure the pads are properly applied
to the patient.
Remove the device from active use and
call for service.
Check the pads are applied properly.
Replace the Data Card.
Perform a Shift/System Check
If continues to appear, do
not use the device and call for service.
If this occurs during actual use:
Substitute another defib, if possible.
Remove this unit from clinical use and
call for service.
If no other defib is available, turn
power off, then on. If unit turns on
normally, use for this one incident.
After this incident, remove from clini-
cal use and call for service.
If unit does not turn on normally, it
cannot be used.
If this occurs during routine testing:
Remove this unit from clinical use and
call for service.
System Messages
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