Coviden Kangaroo Joey Manual

Coviden Kangaroo Joey Manual

Enteral feeding pump

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Kangaroo Joey
Enteral Feeding Pump
Normal Operation "Feed Only Set" Directions For Use

Battery Operation

Unplugging the pump from the AC line will automatically place the pump on battery power. To
recharge the battery, plug the pump into an AC wall outlet. Pump will automatically begin charging.
General Instuctions
1. Fill or spike feeding container prior to setting up pump.
2. Turn pump on - Press Power button in lower right-hand corner.
3. In order to achieve proper accuracy, the fluid line in the feeding set bag must be 6
inches above the top of the feeding pump, when initiating the feeding cycle.
4. Select "Keep Settings" or "Clear Settings" (for day to day use with the same feeding
regimen the "Keep Settings" option should be selected).
5. Load the Feeding Set per diagram. Do not overstretch the tubing.

Priming the Pump

1. Press "Prime Pump" to access the pump priming options.
2. Press "Auto Prime" to automatically prime the pump set. The pump will quickly prime the
feed line and stop the formula before reaching the end of the feeding line.
3. Press the "Hold To Prime Feed" menu selection to manually top off the line.
4. Press "Done".

Setting the Feed Rate

1. Select "Adjust Feed" then "Feed Rate" use the buttons on the left to program the pump
from 1 to 400 in increments of 1ml. Select "Enter" when desired rate is set.
Note the Volume To Be Delivered "VTBD" Rate - is an Optional Feature
Only use the "VTBD" option if you want the pump to stop and alarm once a set amount of
formula is delivered.
Select "Run" you will notice a small drop scroll down the screen when running.

Re-Priming the Pump After the Feed Bag Empties

1. A pump set bag that has been emptied will trigger the Feed Error screen. In this condition the
pump set bag can be refilled to continue the feeding, but only after the pump set has been re-primed.
2. Disconnect the feeding line from the patient.
3. Refill the bag.
4. Press "Continue" to begin the pump running.
5. Press "Hold", then press "Adjust Settings", then press "Prime Pump".
6. Press "Hold To Prime" to prime the line. (Do Not Use Auto Prime)
7. Press "Done", then select "Run"

To Change Rate or Clear Volume

1. Select "Hold".
2. Select "Clear Vol Fed" to clear the volume.
3. Select "Adjust Settings" to adjust all settings.
4. Select "Run" to return to normal operations.
Pump sets should not be reused after 24 hours of initial usage.

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  • Page 1 Kangaroo Joey ™ Enteral Feeding Pump Normal Operation "Feed Only Set" Directions For Use Battery Operation Unplugging the pump from the AC line will automatically place the pump on battery power. To recharge the battery, plug the pump into an AC wall outlet. Pump will automatically begin charging. General Instuctions 1. Fill or spike feeding container prior to setting up pump. 2. Turn pump on - Press Power button in lower right-hand corner. 3. In order to achieve proper accuracy, the fluid line in the feeding set bag must be 6 inches above the top of the feeding pump, when initiating the feeding cycle.
  • Page 2 Kangaroo Joey ™ Enteral Feeding Pump Troubleshooting Guide Listed below are some of the probable causes of alarm conditions and their corrections. Status LEDs Menu Selections Red=Error Yellow=Hold/Pause Programming & Menu Green=Normal Operation Selection Buttons Power Button SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONS Hold Error Pump in HOLDING mode for more Press CONTINUE to return to HOLDING screen, than 5 minutes. or press and hold the Power button to turn off. Several options are available from the HOLDING screen, such as RUN or ADJUST SETTINGS. Flow Error Occlusion in pump-patient line. Check for and correct the occlusion in the line between (downstream occlusion) pump and patient. Replace Pump Set if error cannot be resolved.

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