D efinitio n s a nd Symb o ls Definitions and Symbols Warning: A warning message contains special safety emphasis and must be observed at all times. Failure to observe a WARNING message is potentially life threatening. Caution: A caution usually appears in front of a procedure or statement. Failure to observe a CAUTION could result in serious patient or user injury.
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D e f initions and Sy mb ols Single-use only (Cassettes) Keep away from heat Keep dry Temperature limitation Sterilized using irradiation DEHP-free fluid path To Solution Container LATEX-free (Side View of Cassette) Indicates which tubing connects to the solution container Cassette Shaft Indicates which tubing connects to the...
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D efinitio n s a nd Symb o ls Basal Infusion Rate in ml/hr Number of Boluses Delivered Number of Bolus Requests Volume to be Infused RUN/PAUSE Button BOLUS Button Low/Dead Battery Indicator Alarm Indicator Military PCA Pump Display Pump Power ON Pump Power OFF Battery Orientation...
Wa rnings Warnings Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. This product should only be used by a physician or by a trained individual under direct supervision of a physician. Read instructions before use. The Pump must be used strictly in accordance with these instructions.
Any use of the Pump other than those indicated herein is regarded as an off-label use. Note: Summit Medical Products, Inc. does not recommend or endorse any one specific medication to be used with the ambIT Family of Pumps. The medical provider is the sole individual who decides upon the prescribed ®...
Op e ra tion Operation Normal Operation Pump Display During normal operation, the green RUN light (inside the BOLUS button) will RUN/PAUSE start to blink and the “ml” (volume infused) will appear in the Pump display. Button BOLUS Button Pause Infusion To PAUSE the infusion, press and hold the RUN/PAUSE button for five (5) seconds until one (1) beep is heard.
The Pump is powered by two (2) AA alkaline 1.5V batteries. Caution: Summit Medical Products, Inc. has not tested all rechargeable batteries with the Pump; therefore we cannot ensure that a specific rechargeable battery will power the Pump for a period of time. The battery condition and Pump settings will determine how the battery will perform in the Pump.
Op e ra tion and Tr oubl eshoo ti ng Summary of Operating Controls Steps to Take Audible Indicator Visual Indicator Green RUN light blinks Start Infusion Press and hold 1 Beep RUN/PAUSE button (inside BOLUS button) and “ml” (volume infused) is in for 5 seconds Pump display Pause...
Visible an d Au d ib le A la rms an d Sig n a ls Visible and Audible Alarm and Signal Table Audible Status Icon Visual Indicator Comments Indicator Pump Infusing Green RUN light Periodic movement of Cassette None Normally (inside BOLUS button) gears is normal.
Ge n e ral C are Instr uction s General Care Instructions The patient should be careful to protect the Pump at all times. The Pump should not be dropped, stored in freezing -7ºC (20ºF) temperatures, left in direct sunlight, or exposed to excessive heat 70ºC (158ºF). The Pump should only be operated between 10ºC and 43ºC (50ºF and 110ºF).
Cu s tomer As sista n ce C ust ome r A ssistance For Customer Assistance, please contact your distributor or Summit Medical Products, Inc. at: Summit Medical Products, Inc. 2480 South Main, Suite 212 Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, USA...
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