Blood Pump Stopped - Fresenius Medical Care 2008T Operator's Manual

Message Purpose of Message

Blood Pump Stopped

The blood pump is on and the speed
is set, but the blood pump has
stopped for a period exceeding its set
time limit of either 15 or 30 seconds
(time limit is set with dip switch #4 on
the blood pump module PCB).
Blood Pump Tach Alarm Optical tachometer not in range
Blood Pump Task Error Software task was not completed
correctly
Blood Pump Timer Error 50 ms second time period exceeded
Blood Pump Update Error Transmit error during Flash update
while in Service Mode
Blood Pump Volt Error Reference Voltage error
Blood Pump WD Error Watchdog timeout
177 Troubleshooting
Type Action Required
Blood 1) Correct other blood alarms that could have triggered the stopped
Alarm pump message.
2) Inspect the blood pump module to see if:
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3) Press the RESET key to reset the alarm.
4) If running double-needle dialysis with the single needle pump in
the machine, the Single Needle option in the "Tests & Options"
screen must be off.
5) If running single-needle dialysis with the single needle pump in
the machine, the Single Needle option in the "Tests & Options"
screen must be on. Next,
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6) Slowly increase flow to the prescribed rate. If unable to resume
blood flow rate, manually return the blood to the patient if alarm
occurs during treatment. Take the machine out of service and
alert a qualified service technician to replace the blood pump
module.
Alarm See message A.24
Alarm See message E.15
Alarm See message E.14
Alarm See message E.99
Alarm See message E.04
Alarm See message E.06
ALARMS
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
The blood pump door is closed.
The pump tube segment is properly positioned. Correct if
necessary.
Set blood flow rate to zero
Increase the blood pump rate to 100 ml/min
Check the pillow on the arterial bloodline below the arterial
blood pump for poor blood flow.
2008T Machine Operator's Manual P/N 490122 Rev N