RMS FREEDOM60 Manual

Introduction:
The FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System is portable and easy to use
requiring no batteries or electric. There are only two operating knobs and special precision tubing sets are used to control the
ow rate.
The FREEDOM60® operates at a constant safe pressure of 13.5psi (93079.125 Pa). The constant pressure developed in the
FREEDOM60® automatically decreases the ow rate if there is an increase in resistance during the delivery. The system will nd
equilibrium between the increasing resistance and ow rate. It provides constant ow which tends to inhibit clots, and holds full
pressure after an infusion is complete to prevent blood or drug back ow. The FREEDOM60® also eliminates concerns of a bolus,
over ow, overdose or runaway infusion.
For SCIg, the advantage of dynamic equilibrium is the system's ability to decrease the ow for any pressure increases caused by tissue
saturation, or improper needle placement (e.g., over a muscle, in scar tissue, needle not deep enough, needles too close together).

Indications for Use:

The FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System is indicated for intravenous, intra-arterial, enteral, subcutaneous and epidural infusion of
medications or uids requiring continuous delivery at controlled infusion rates. The FREEDOM60® is also intended to provide
continuous infusion of a local anesthetic directly into the intraoperative site for postoperative pain management.
Contraindications:
The FREEDOM60® is not intended for the delivery of blood, critical* or life-sustaining medications, or for the infusion of insulin.
* Critical may be de ned as medication requiring greater accuracy of delivery, such as CNS opiate depressants. In the UK, and certain other
countries, these may be limited by local regulations. CONSULT LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.
Caution:
• Use the FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System only for the patient for whom the device is prescribed and only for its intended use.
• Use only RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing Sets™ manufactured by RMS Medical Products. Use of any other tubing set
may cause the syringe to eject from the pump and eventually cause internal damage to the pump. Use of any other tubing set
may also cause over delivery of uids or medication to the patient.
• Use only recommended 60ml syringes with the FREEDOM60®. Do not use Terumo® syringes.
• Do not use syringes smaller than 60ml. The use of a smaller syringe may cause high pressures unsafe for the patient.
• Before use, carefully inspect the tubing set package. Do not use the tubing set if the package is opened or damaged.
• Do not re-sterilize tubing sets.
• Over use of the slide clamp or storing tubing sets where the slide clamp has been engaged for long periods of time* may
damage the tubing and a ect the infusion rate.
• The black tab that pushes on the syringe plunger operates under high force. Do not place ngers on the black tab or inside the
syringe shield at any time. Do not attempt to interfere with the movement of the black tab at any time.
• Carefully inspect the FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion Pump before use. Verify its condition and test. If repeated testing indicates
the pump is not operating properly or at the appropriate rate of ow, immediately discontinue use.
• Do not attempt to open the pump housing or remove the syringe shield. Do not operate if the syringe shield has been removed.
• Do not attempt to remove the syringe or disconnect the tubing set without rst turning the pump OFF and fully winding the
large knob clockwise until the black tab has reached the end of its track.
• The FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System does not have an alarm, therefore no alarm will sound if an interruption to ow occurs.
There is no display of infusion status. The pump is not suitable for use with medication where delay or under-infusion could result
in serious injury.
• Discontinue use of a pump that has been damaged, exposed to severe impact, or which has failed to test properly.
• Discontinue use of a pump that has been submerged in uid. If any uid is allowed to enter the pump, it should be replaced
immediately.
• Do not autoclave the FREEDOM60®. It will melt the ABS plastic and damage the pump.
• In the USA, federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician.
• Priming and shipping of tubing sets, packaged at temperatures below freezing, is not recommended. This may damage
the tubing.
* For example, generally greater than about 2 hours.
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