Alarm Conditions And Troubleshooting; Alarm Condition; Alarm Definitions - CME BodyGuard 545 Color Vision Directions For Use Manual

5 – Alarm Conditions and
Troubleshooting

Alarm Condition

When the infusion pump detects a problem, the following occurs:
 The infusion stops
An audible/visual alarm is activated
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 A message appears on the display screen indicating the cause of the alarm
 The LED indicator will change from green to red or yellow
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NOTE: Pressing
NOTE: Operator's position to verify functionality of alarm system is one meter away from the
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pump.
NOTE: Alarm settings are not lost in case of power loss. When power is lost for less than or
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equal to 30 seconds, the alarm settings are restored.
NOTE: At Power-On the pump performs a sequence of audible beeps informing the user the
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pump is ready for use. The beep sequence confirms self tests have verified the system
integrity. Continually, through pump operation the pump will perform a sequence of continuous
tests to verify system integrity. These self-tests check the system integrity against single fault
failures that may have occurred and will produce a System Error alarm if fault is detected.
Warning:
ineffective.
Warning:
or similar equipment in any single area.
Warning:
appropriate prior to use on each patient.

Alarm Definitions

Alerts and alarms are indicated by a combination of audible tones, visual flashing behavior, and a
descriptive message on the pump display.
Alarms notify the clinician and/or patient of a potential or an actual hazardous condition.
Terms
High Priority
BodyGuard 545 Color Vision™ Directions For Use
during an alarm mutes the alarm for two minutes.
Do not set alarm limits to extreme values. This may render the alarm system
A potential hazard may exist if different alarm pre-sets are used for the same
The operator should check to ensure that current alarm pre-sets are
Definitions
A high-priority alarm is initiated by any alarm condition requiring

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