Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual page 249

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.
• When problem is corrected, press
Alarm
Check Syringe
Drive Not Engaged
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Alaris System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
PCA Module Section
Alarms, Errors, Messages (Continued)
Alarms (Continued)
Syringe is empty.
If syringe is not empty, other
possibility is: Syringe plunger
travel impeded.
CONFIRM
Plunger grippers opened during
infusion and then closed. Infusion
stops on affected module.
Syringe barrel clamp opened
during infusion and then closed.
Infusion stops on affected module.
Syringe plunger not captured
while in idle state. System alarms
after
30
potential siphoning condition.
Drive system disengaged during
operation.
Meaning
soft key.
Meaning
seconds, to indicate
Response
Set up new infusion or press
CHANNEL OFF
key.
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
Syringe Installation
plunger
flange
>Press CONFIRM
CONFIRM
Response
Securely lock plunger grippers,
CHANNEL SELECT
press
reselect syringe.
Securely lock syringe barrel clamp
RESTART
and press
Check for potential siphoning.
Ensure administration set clamp
(roller/slide) is in closed position.
Securely lock plunger grippers over
syringe plunger.
Open and close plunger grippers
and syringe barrel clamp. Ensure
syringe is properly installed.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
lever
clamp
key, and
key.
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