Using Collapsable Bags, Glass Bottles & Semi Rigid Containers; Operating Environment; Earth Conductor - BD Alaris GW 800 Series Directions For Use Manual

Using Collapsable bags, Glass Bottles & Semi Rigid containers
• It is recommended that the air vent be opened on the Alaris GW 800 Volumetric Pump set if using glass
bottles or semi-rigid containers, to reduce the partial vacuum formed as the fluid is infused from the
container . This action will ensure the Pump can maintain volumetric accuracy whilst the container empties .
The action of opening the air vent for semi-rigid containers should take place after the spiking of the
container and priming of the drip chamber .
Steps for the Collapsable bags
Follow steps 1 to 3 as shown for
the semi-rigid containers, however
do not open vent as in step 4, but
prime the set as per step 5 . Ensure
the bag outlet is fully pierced
before filling the drip chamber .

Operating Environment

• When using any infusion Pump in conjunction with other pumps or devices requiring vascular access,
extra care is advised . Adverse delivery of medication or fluids can be caused by the substantial variation in
pressures created within the local vascular system by such pumps . Typical examples of those pumps are used
during dialysis, bypass or cardiac assist applications .
• This Pump is suitable for use in Hospital and clinical environments other than domestic establishments and
those directly connected to the public single phase AC mains power supply network that supplies buildings
used for domestic purposes . (Consult Technical Service Manual, appropriately trained Qualified Service
Personnel or BD for further information) .
• This Pump is not intended to be used in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or oxygen
or nitrous oxide .
• Align all Alaris GW 800 Volumetric Pumps within a particular hospital or clinical environment to the same
automatic set detection mode (ie . All On or all OFF) to avoid potential confusion amongst users as to the
mode in which the Pump is operating under and hence to ensure that the appropriate recommendations for
flow sensor usage are followed .

Earth Conductor

d • The Alaris GW 800 Volumetric Pump is a Class I device, therefore must be earthed when connected to an AC
power supply .
• This Pump also has an internal power source .
• When connected to an external power source, a three-wire (Live, Neutral, Earth) supply must be used . If the
integrity of the external protective conductor on the AC power cable has been compromised, the Pump
should be disconnected from the AC power source and operated utilising the internal battery .
Steps for Semi-rigid containers
1 .
Close the
roller clamp
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2 .
Fill drip
Spike the
chamber to
container
fill line
5 .
Prime the set by
opening / closing the
roller clamp
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4 .
Open the air vent
to allow pressure
equalisation - ready
for infusion