Troubleshooting - ZOLL M Series Manual

Troubleshooting

The following table lists the IBP messages, the problem each message indicates, and the actions you
should take to fix the problem. Read this section carefully before monitoring patients. For further
assistance, call ZOLL Technical Service at 1-800-348-9011. Customers outside the United States
should call the nearest authorized ZOLL Medical Corporation sales representative.
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AUTION
Message/Symptom:
CHECK P1
TRANSDUCER
CHECK P2
TRANSDUCER
ICU ERROR XXX
REPLACE P1
TRANSDUCER
REPLACE P2
TRANSDUCER
REZERO P1
REZERO P2
SYSTEM FAULT
ZERO P1
ZERO P2
No BP waveform
WARNING! * Leaks in the tubing/catheter system may effectively cause the patient to
Determine that altered waveform and pressure are not the result of physiologic
changes requiring immediate action prior to systematic troubleshooting.
Problem:
The transducer connection is broken.
A short or open circuit is detected in
the transducer.
No communication from the IBP
processor.
BP processor failed self-test.
Transducer signal is incompatible with
M Series unit.
M Series unit was unable to establish a
zero reference value.
Communication problem with the IBP
processor.
No zero reference has been
established.
Large leak in the tubing system.
Transducer interface cable is loose.
Display scale set improperly.
Mechanical coupling between catheter
and transducer is compromised.
Defective transducer.
hemorrhage.
ZOLL M Series Invasive Blood Pressure
User Action:
Check transducer and cabling.
Replace the transducer or cabling.
Turn unit off, wait 10 seconds and retry.
If problem persists, return unit to ZOLL
Technical Service.
Use transducer that is compatible with M
Series unit.
Rezero the transducer.
Turn unit off, wait 10 seconds and retry.
If problem persists, return unit to ZOLL
Technical Service.
Zero the transducer.
Check for leaks in the tubing/catheter
system*.
Assure connections are made. Replace cable if
necessary.
Rescale displayed trace.
Check that stopcocks are in the proper
position for monitoring.
Check for kinks in tubing.
Check for blood clots in tubing.
Replace transducer.
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