Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual page 183

Syringe Module (Continued)
Alarm
Syringe Empty
Syringe Adjustment Alarms
When a syringe installation problem is detected, a visual signal
is displayed. Text in the display blinks to indicate the location
of the problem.
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Alaris ® System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Alarms, Errors, Messages (Continued)
Alarms (Continued)
Syringe is empty.
If syringe is not empty, other
possibilities are:
• Pressure sensing disc
inappropriate/defective.
• Syringe plunger travel
impeded.
• Pressure transducer defective.
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
Meaning
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Response
Set up new infusion or press
CHANNEL OFF
key.
Verify appropriate pressure sensing
disc is in use and functioning
properly.
Verify syringe plunger movement is
unimpeded.
If syringe is not empty and above
actions do not correct alarm,
replace module with an operational
instrument.
A A A Drug Calculation
A
Heparin
CONTINUOUS INFUSION
Syringe Installation
lever
plunger
flange
clamp
>Press CANCEL or Adjust
Syringe
CONFIRM
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