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CareFusion IVAC PCAM Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 IVAC® PCAM® Syringe Pump Directions For Use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About This Manual .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    CareFusion representative. The user must be thoroughly familiar with the IVAC PCAM Syringe Pump described in this manual prior to use . All illustrations used in this manual show typical settings and values which may be used in setting up the functions of the pump .

  • Page 4: Features Of The Pump

    Features of the Pump LOCK 2 (on side of case) Display START COVER PURGE LOCK 1 STOP PLUS/MINUS PRINT RS232 Connector Handset Connector ARROW HISTORY 1000DF00451 Issue 6 3/34...

  • Page 5: Controls & Indicators

    Controls & Indicators Controls: Description Symbol START button - Press to start the infusion . The green LED will flash during infusion . STOP button - Press to put the infusion on hold . The amber LED will be lit while on hold .

  • Page 6: Symbol Definitions

    Symbol Definitions Labelling Symbols: Symbol Description Attention (Consult accompanying documents) Potential Equalisation (PE) Connector RS232/Nurse call Connector (Optional) Class II Equipment Type CF applied part (Degree of protection against electrical shock) Protected against splashing fluid (degree of protection against fluid ingress) Alternating Current Device complies with the requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC .

  • Page 7: Screen Icons

    Main Display Features Main Display Current Protocol Pump Status Volume Infused Time (Mass/Volume) PCA AVAILABLE 13:07 Pumping DEMANDS DRUG INFUSED Pressure Icon* PCA Demand 1 . 0 µ g TOTAL Status 0 . 1 m l GOOD Maximum Dose Icon* IVAC 50 ml PROTOCOL...

  • Page 8: Operating Precautions

    However, it may be used in domestic establishments under the supervision of Medical professionals with additional necessary appropriate measures. (Consult Technical Service Manual, appropriately trained technical personnel or CareFusion 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.
  • Page 9 MRI devices. Therefore, the pump is not considered an MRI compatible pump as such. If use of the pump within an MRI environment is unavoidable, then CareFusion highly recommends securing the pump at a safe distance from the magnetic field outside the identified ‘Controlled Access Area’...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1 . Check that the pump is complete, undamaged and that the voltage rating specified on the label is compatible with your AC power supply . 2 . Items supplied are: l IVAC PCAM Syringe Pump l User Support CD (Directions For Use) l AC Power Cable (as requested) l Protective Packaging 3 .
  • Page 11 Getting Started (continued) Loading a Syringe Warning: To securely load and confirm a syringe carefully follow the steps below. An incorrect loading of a syringe may result in misidentification of the syringe type and size. If then confirmed, this may lead to significant inaccuracy of the infusion rate and may also affect pump performance.
  • Page 12 Getting Started (Continued) Starting the Pump 1 . AC POWER - Connect pump to AC power supply using the AC power cable . Note: the pump will operate on an internal battery when not connected to an AC power source for a limited time . Prior to beginning an infusion, disconnect the pump from the AC power supply, confirm the pump continues to function on battery power.

  • Page 13: Basic Features

    Basic Features Purge button allows the delivery of a limited volume of fluid in order to purge the extension set prior to being connected to a patient . PURGE can only be operated with the cover opened and LOCK 1 in the RUN position . Press the buttons together until fluid flows and priming of the syringe extension set is complete .
  • Page 14 Basic Features (Continued) Patient History Each time the pump is switched ON it will ask if this is a new patient . Pressing YES will provide opportunity to re-set patient history . Pressing NO continues with the current protocol and retains all protocol records, event history, graphs etc . However, any remaining PCA lockout time will be cleared and a PCA demand will be immediately available .
  • Page 15 Basic Features (Continued) Event Log Record of events since "NEW PATIENT" selected . Including, protocol selection and changes, patient demands etc . The event log will also record all alarms . All events are recorded against date, clock and total drug infused . 1 .
  • Page 16 Basic Features (Continued) Pre-Set PCA Protocols Operation of the pump is greatly simplified by the use of PRE-SET PCA protocols . When LOCK 1 is turned to the SET position the pump will automatically display pre-set PROTOCOL A if NEW PATIENT has been selected or display the previous protocol in use if NEW PATIENT has not been selected .
  • Page 17 1 .43ml) . The next demand would be displayed (accumulatively) as 1 .43mg (500µg/ml multiplied by calculated dose 2 .87ml = 1435µg = 1 .435mg which is rounded down and displayed to two decimal places = 1 .43mg) . If similar inconsistencies are experienced, contact your local CareFusion representative for clarification. 1000DF00451 Issue 6...

  • Page 18: Alarms

    Alarms Alarms are indicated by a combination of an audible alarm, flashing amber STOP light and a descriptive message in the display . 1 . First press the MUTE softkey to silence the alarm for a maximum of 2 minutes, then check the display for an alarm message . Press cancel the alarm message .

  • Page 19: Configured Options

    Configured Options This menu comprises a list of options which are configurable by the user . 1 . Whilst holding down the button turn the pump ON . 2 . The main display will show 000 . Enter the access code for Configured Options using the buttons, pressing NEXT to move through the digits .
  • Page 20 Configured Options (Continued) General Options (continued) Option Description 15 . Nurse call inverted YES - Nurse call inverted enabled . NO - Nurse call inverted disabled 16 . Continuous Print YES - Allows printing of events as they happen . NO - Continuous printing disabled .
  • Page 21 Configured Options (Continued) Drug Names and Safety Limits If enabled in General Options, a drug can be configured in either Mass or Volume dosing mode. If this option is disabled, all drugs and protocols are computed in dose units of mass. On all drug parameter screens except DRUG name, press BACK to return to the previous parameter .

  • Page 22: Configured Options Record

    Configured Options Record General Options Enter the pump-specific information for your records on a copy of this page . Option Range Default Setting ICONS ON DISPLAY YES/NO PROTOCOLS IN USE 1 - 10 MODIFY PROTOCOL YES/NO HANDSET MODE A / B / C DELAYED CALLBACK YES/NO DISPLAY SLEEP...

  • Page 23: Drugs And Protocols Record

    Drugs and Protocols Record 1000DF00451 Issue 6 22/34...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications CONCENTRATION RANGE: OPERATION MODE: 1µg/ml - 999µg/ml in 1µg/ml steps Continuous 1 .0mg/ml - 99 .9mg/ml in 0 .1mg/ml steps CRITICAL VOLUME: VOLUME MODE: The maximum over infusion which can occur in the event of a single fault condition is 0 .8ml for 20ml, 30ml and 50ml syringes and 1 .5ml for a 100ml Concentration can also be set OFF, in which case no mass data is displayed .
  • Page 25 Occlusion Pressure Limits The following tables show the worst case values for line pressure, time to alarm and bolus volume that can be expected in the event of an occlusion when the IVAC 50ml syringe and G40020B extension set are selected . Maximum Time to Nominal Occlusion Maximum Infusion...
  • Page 26 Polyethylene Syringe Extension Set (100 cm) . Priming Volume: 1ml For availability please contact your local CareFusion representative because new sets are continuously being developed for our customers. It is recommended that extension sets are changed in accordance with the Directions for Use .
  • Page 27 PVC Syringe Extension Set (105 cm) . Priming Volume: 7 .2ml For availability please contact your local CareFusion representative because new sets are continuously being developed for our customers. It is recommended that extension sets are changed in accordance with the Directions for Use .

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    3 month intervals during storage . CareFusion recommend verification that the pump operates on battery power once the pump has been removed from the AC power supply, refer to 'Starting the Pump' section .
  • Page 29 . If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your CareFusion affiliate office or distributor for further information .
  • Page 30 RS232 and Nurse Call Specification RS232 / Nurse Call Feature RS232 / Nurse Call Connection Data The RS232 / Nurse call feature is a feature on Alaris™ Syringe Pumps . Nurse call Specification - It allows the pump to be monitored remotely and/or controlled via Connector D Type - 9 Pin a suitable central monitoring or computer system .

  • Page 31: Trumpet Curves & Start-Up Curves

    Trumpet Curves & Start-up Curves In this pump, as with all infusion systems, the action of the pumping mechanism and variations in individual syringes cause short-term fluctuations in rate accuracy . The following curves show typical performance of the system in two ways: 1) the delay in onset of fluid flow when infusion commences (start-up curves), and 2) the accuracy of fluid delivery over various time periods is measured (trumpet curves) .

  • Page 32: Trumpet Curves & Start-Up Curves Continued

    Trumpet Curves & Start-up Curves continued Trumpet Curve @ 1.0 ml/h Trumpet Curve @ 1.0 ml/h Observation Window (mins) Observation Window (mins) Trumpet Curve @ 5.0 ml/h Trumpet Curve @ 5.0 ml/h Observation Window (mins) Observation Window (mins) Performance with syringes : BD Plastipak, B Braun Omnifix, Monoject, Once . 2 Performance with syringes : IVAC, Zeneca, Terumo, Nipro, Fresenius, B Braun minute minimum/maximum +/- 5% @ 5 .0ml/h .

  • Page 33: Service Contacts

    Service Contacts For service contact your local Affiliate Office or Distributor . CareFusion, CareFusion, CareFusion, CareFusion, PO Box 5527, Tullastr . 8-12 Döbrentei tér 1, Avda . São Miguel, 296 Atelier 14 Dubai, United Arab Emirates . 69126 Heidelberg, H-1013 Budapest, 2775-751 Carcavelos, Lisboa Deutschland .

  • Page 34: Spare Parts

    A comprehensive list of spare parts for this pump is included within the Technical Service Manual . The Technical Service Manual (1000SM00017) is now available in electronic format on the World Wide Web at :- www.carefusion.co.uk/alaris-technical/ A username and password are required to access our manuals . Please contact local customer services representative to obtain login details .
  • Page 35 Page Intentionally Left Blank 1000DF00451 Issue 6 34/34...
  • Page 36 Alaris, PCAM, IVAC, CareFusion, CareFusion logo and SmartSite are trademarks or registered trademarks of CareFusion Corporation or one of its affiliates. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2016 CareFusion Corporation or one of its affiliates.

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