Troubleshooting - Philips Avalon FM20 Instructions For Use Manual

Troubleshooting

Internal (IUP) Monitoring
Problem
No change in pressure during
contraction.
Only pressure peaks can be
seen (baseline not visible).
Trace is a straight line.
Trace is superimposed with
noise.
IUP EQUIP MALF
INOP is displayed.
IUP UNPLUGGED
INOP is displayed.
Possible Causes
Dry environment or possible extra-
ovular placement of sensor tip.
Zero adjustment is incorrect.
Transducer is defective.
Catheter blocked.
End of catheter is in the uterine wall. Please refer to catheter Instructions for Use.
15 Monitoring Uterine Activity Internally
Solutions
Please refer to catheter Instructions for Use.
Zero the system.
Remove and touch the catheter. If the trace
does not show up and down movements, use a
new transducer.
Please refer to catheter Instructions for Use.
See "Patient Alarms and INOPs" on page 73.
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