In The Event Of An Air Alarm - Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Operator's Manual

Modules
Air Bubble Detection (ABD)

In the Event of an Air Alarm

The following actions should be taken if you receive an Air Alarm.
During Prime or Setup:
• Ensure there is no air in the circuit.
• Reset air alarm and restart pump(s), if required.
• If alarm persists or repeats with no air present, check for the following setup
issues.
• Check to ensure the tubing is properly placed inside the sensor and the latch
is fully and securely closed.
• Check to ensure the air sensor cable is properly attached to both the sensor
and the ABD Module.
• If no setup issues were found, consider backup air detection equipment.
• Contact Terumo Customer Service.
During Cardiopulmonary Bypass:
• If necessary, stop the arterial and/or cardioplegia pump.
CAUTION: Failure to stop the cardioplegia pump when stopping the arterial
pump may cause infusion of air into the circuit depending on the circuit setup.
• Clamp the line, if appropriate.
• Inspect for air and remove air, if needed.
• Reset the alarm and restart the pump.
• If alarm will not reset:
• Disable the air sensor by turning it OFF on the CCM in the Air subtab within
the Safety tab. It will be necessary to use an alternate air monitoring method.
• Use a backup Air Sensor and Cable, if possible.
• Contact Terumo Customer Service after the case is completed.
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