Alarms And Warnings - CareFusion Alaris PK Plus MK4 8005PK201 Directions For Use Manual

Alarms and Warnings

Alarms are indicated by a combination of an audible alarm, flashing alarm indicator and a descriptive message in the display.
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1. First press the button to silence the alarm for a maximum of 2 minutes, then check the display for an alarm message. Press
CANCEL to cancel the alarm message.
2. If the infusion has stopped, rectify the cause of the alarm then press the
w If the Pump initiates a safety processor alarm condition (an audible high pitched continuous shrill accompanied
with a red alarm indicator) and there is no error message displayed on the Pump, remove the Pump from service for
examination by Qualified Service Personnel.
w Infusion will stop for all alarms that have a Red (high priority) alarm indicator.
Display
DRIVE DISENGAGED
OCCLUSION
CHECK SYRINGE
BATTERY LOW
BATTERY EMPTY
NEAR END OF INFUSION
END OF INFUSION
END OF INFUSION
TITRATION NOT
CONFIRMED
AC POWER FAIL
Error Code and Message
ATTENTION (with "3 Beeps")
*Configurable option.
Alarm Alarm
Description and Troubleshooting Guide
Priority Indicator
High Red The drive system has been disengaged during operation. Check the finger
grips and the position of the syringe.
High Red Excessive pressure measured at the syringe plunger exceeding the alarm
limit. Identify and remove the cause of the blockage in the drive, syringe, or
administration system before restarting the infusion.
High Red Incorrect size of syringe has been fitted, the syringe has not been positioned
correctly or has been disturbed during operation. Check the syringe location
and the position.
A CHECK SYRINGE alarm may indicate the incorrect size of syringe has been
fitted; the syringe has not been positioned correctly, or has been disturbed
during operation, for example, the user opens the syringe clamp, or If the
syringe plunger loses contact with the plunger button.
If there is no identifiable cause for the CHECK SYRINGE alarm(s) then the
pump should be removed from clinical use and examined by Qualified Service
Personnel in accordance with the Alaris Syringe Pump Technical Service Manual.
Medium Amber Battery charge low with 30 minutes operation remaining. Battery indicator will
flash and after 30 minutes a continuous audible alarm will indicate that the
battery is exhausted. Reconnect to the AC Power Supply to continue operation
and charge the internal battery.
High Red The internal battery is exhausted. Connect the Pump to the AC Power Supply.
Medium Amber The Pump is nearing the end of the infusion. This value can be configured.
High Red The Pump has reached the end of the infusion and the Pump has stopped
infusing. A pre-set volume will remain in the syringe to minimise the risk of the
infusion of air bubbles into the set. This value can be configured.
Medium Amber The Pump has reached the end of the infusion and the Pump continues to
infuse at KVO or set rate if lower.
Medium Amber The infusion rate has been changed, but has not been confirmed and 2
minutes has expired without any operation. Press the
the alarm, then press the CANCEL softkey to clear this message. Check
infusion rate and confirm by pressing the
to revert to the previous rate. Press the
alarm only occurs if rate titration is enabled).
Note: To silence the titration call back prior to the Titration Not Confirmed
Medium Amber AC Power has been disconnected and the Pump is operating on battery power,
if this occurs when the Pump is infusing the message INFUSION CONTINUES
will be displayed. Reconnect AC Power Supply or press the
to silence the alarm and continue with battery operation. The alarm will
automatically cancel if the AC Power Supply is reconnected.
High Red The alarm system has detected an internal malfunction. Note the malfunction
code. Remove Pump from service for examination by Qualified Service
Personnel.
Medium Amber Three beeps will sound if the Pump has been left on for more than 2 minutes*
(referred to as CALLBACK in the log) without starting the operation. Press the
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and hold down the
put the warning alarm on standby for 60 minutes.
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button to resume the infusion.
alarm, press and hold the
button to silence the alarm for a further 2 minutes*. Alternatively press
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button and wait for 3 beeps in succession, this will
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Alarms and Warnings
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button to silence
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button or press the
b
button to start infusion. (This
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button for approximately 3 seconds.
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button
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button