Fluid Leak In Centrifuge - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

General Alarms and Troubleshooting

FLUID LEAK IN CENTRIFUGE!

FLUID LEAK IN CENTRIFUGE! Check channel.
Dry fluid from sensor.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps and centrifuge stop.
Probable Cause
Leak in channel
– or –
Fluid spilled on sliding cover and/or
centrifuge
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To discontinue the procedure, perform the following actions:
1 After the centrifuge stops spinning, press UNLOCK COVER.
2 Slide back the centrifuge cover and lower the centrifuge door.
If manual Rinseback is an option:
1 Dry the surface of the fluid leak detector with a dry cloth. Discard the cloth in a biohazard disposal container.
2 Raise the door and close the cover.
3 Remove the alarm message and return to the Run screen by pressing CLEAR two or more times.
Note: DO NOT press CONTINUE because this restarts the centrifuge. If you press CONTINUE, immediately
press STOP SPIN. If the "FLUID LEAK IN CENTRIFUGE!" alarm reappears, return to Step 1.
4 Press MANUAL.
5 Set the collect pump flow rate to 0 mL/min.
6 Set the centrifuge speed to 0 rpm.
7 Press CHANGE MODE, then press 4 to select "Rinseback."
8 Follow the normal procedures to complete Rinseback and disconnect the donor/patient.
Note: Alarm messages clear for 30 seconds. If alarm messages return while you perform the above steps,
remove the alarm messages and return to the Run screen by pressing CLEAR. If multiple alarms occur, it may be
necessary to press CLEAR several times.
Note: If the multi-lumen tubing is twisted around the centrifuge arm, ensure the centrifuge arm is not bent.
To override the alarm for 60 seconds during Prime or Rinseback mode,
press CLEAR.
If you are certain there is no leak, press CONTINUE. This restarts the
centrifuge and continues the procedure.
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