BD Alaris GW 800 Series Directions For Use Manual page 36

Occlusion Pressure Accuracy
± 150 mmHg under nominal conditions
± 250 mmHg under all conditions
Air in Line Accuracy
± 20% or ± 0 .025ml under nominal conditions
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DISCLAIMER. This Pump has been tested and approved by BD for use only with BD dedicated infusion sets. In the
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event the user is considering using infusion sets, not approved for use with the Alaris GW 800 Volumetric Pump, the
user should consult an authorized BD representative for compatibility and/or calibration information prior to use. In
no event, however, does BD make any representations or warranties concerning the adequacy and safe performance
of any non-dedicated infusion sets as it relates to the operation of the Pump and the accuracy of the infusion.
In no event shall BD be liable for any damages of any kind or nature, including without limitation, direct or indirect,
special, consequential, or incidental damages arising from, or in connection with, the use of non-dedicated infusion
sets (Infusion sets not manufactured by BD), regardless of whether BD has been advised as to the possibility of such
use.
Notes:
1 . All accuracy specifications are with a 95% confidence interval / 95% population, unless stated otherwise .
2 . Nominal conditions are defined as:
• Set Rate: 125 ml/h (25 ml/h for rate accuracy);
• Disposable Type: 273-001;
• Needle: 18 gauge x 40 mm;
• Solution Type: De-ionized & Degassed Water;
• Temperature: 23° ± 2°C
• Fluid Head Height: 0 .3 ± 0 .1 m;
• Back Pressure: 0 ± 10 mmHg .
3 . All are as normal conditions with the following additions:
• Set Rate: 1 to 999 ml/h;
• Solution Type: All fluids
• Temperature: +5°C - +40°C
• Fluid Head Height: 0 ± 1 .0 m;
4 . Tested using Distilled water, 20% lipid, 50% glucose, 0 .9% Normal Saline and 5% Alcohol solutions .
5 . Whichever is the greater of the air in line limit set .
6 . For all conditions the rate accuracy should be adjusted by the following percentages:
• ± 10% over the infusion rate range 1 to 999 ml/h
• Nominal: 0 .68 (± 0 .36)% over 24 hours of continuous use .
• Nominal: -3 .5 (± 1 .08)% @ 15°C
• Nominal: -0 .9 (± 0 .62)% @ 38°C
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