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Introduction
This Directions for use can be used with the following Mark 4 (MK4) Pumps:-
• Alaris™ CC Guardrails™ Syringe Pump (8003TIG03-G)
• Alaris™ CC Syringe Pump (8003TIG03)
• Alaris™ GH Guardrails™ Syringe Pump (8002TIG03-G)
• Alaris™ GH Syringe Pump (8002TIG03)
Note: All the above products are hereinafter referred to as Pump except where different features are applicable then the specific
Pump will be stated or symbol used, see 'Conventions used in this Manual' section .
Note: The Pumps can be identified as MK4 version by the MK4 on the
label on the rear case, see image right, or by verifying the software
version as 4 .x .x or above on power up .
All the Pumps above mentioned function with a wide range of standard, single-use, disposable Luer lock syringes together with
extension sets . The Pump accepts syringe sizes from 5ml to 50ml . A full list of recognised syringes can be found in the 'Recognised
Syringes' section . A list of recommended extension sets can be found in the 'Compatible Extension Sets' section . The Alaris Editor
software for the Pump allows the hospital to develop a best-practice data set of intravenous (IV) medication dosing guidelines for
patient-specific care areas, referred to as profiles . Each profile contains a specific library of drugs, as well as Pump configurations
appropriate for the care area . A profile also contains Hard Limits that cannot be overridden during infusion programming .
The Alaris CC Guardrails Syringe Pump and the Alaris GH Guardrails Syringe Pump profiles also contain Guardrails Soft Alerts that can
be overridden, based on clinical requirements . The hospital defined data set is developed and approved through pharmacy and clinical
input, and then configured into the Pump by qualified technical personnel .
The Alaris CC Guardrails Syringe Pump and the Alaris GH Guardrails Syringe Pump, with a data set loaded, provides automatic alerts
when a dosing limit, bolus limit, concentration limit, or weight limit has been exceeded . These safety alerts are provided without the
need for the Pump to be connected to a PC or network .
The Alaris CC Guardrails Syringe Pump and the Alaris CC Syringe Pump feature an in-line pressure sensor technology, capable of highly
accurate, real time pressure monitoring . Improving the early detection of occlusions, by reducing time to alarm, and preventing the
potential risk of post occlusion bolus .
Intended Purpose
The Alaris Syringe Pump is intended for use by medical staff for purposes of controlling infusion rate and volume .
Conditions of Use
The Alaris Syringe Pump should only be operated by a clinician competent in use of automated syringe pumps and post-placement
management of intravenous catheters .
BD cannot guarantee the continued system accuracy with other manufacturer's syringes as identified in the
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'Recognised Syringes' table. Manufacturers may change syringe specification significant to system accuracy without
prior notification.
Indications
The Alaris Syringe Pump is indicated for infusion of therapeutics including:
• analgesics
• antimicrobials
• blood products
• chemotherapy
• nutrition
• subcutaneous
Contraindications
The Alaris Syringe Pumps are contraindicated for:
• enteral therapies
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