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Hospira Plum XL System Operating Manual

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  • Page 2 System Operating Manual...
  • Page 3 Third release (Rev. 09/10) Note: Change page manuals assembled by Hospira, Inc. include a change page identifier in the part number on the cover page and on the bottom of each changed page. This change page manual is identified as 430-00571-003.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Clear Volume ... . . TROUBLESHOOTING ... . . Alarms ....Plum XL...
  • Page 5 All Rights Reserved This document and the subject matter disclosed herein are proprietary information. Hospira retains all the exclusive rights of dissemination, reproduction, manufacture and sale. Any party using this document accepts it in confidence, and agrees not to duplicate it in whole or in part nor disclose it to others without the written consent of Hospira.
  • Page 6 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 7: Conventions

    1.0 CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this manual. Convention Application Example Italic Reference to a (See Figure 3-1, section, figure, or table Priming Cassette) Function or mode Primary Only: Attach specific instructions an empty container. [ALL CAPS] Keys or touchswitches [OFF CHARGE] on the device are described all caps in...
  • Page 8 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 9: Features

    With its primary line, secondary line, and piggyback fluid delivery capability, the Plum XL is suited for a wide range of general floor, critical care, and home care ®...
  • Page 10 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    This section describes the instrument installation procedures for the Plum XL. The Plum XL infusion system is for use at the direction or under the supervision of licensed physicians or by licensed or certified healthcare professionals who are trained in the use of this device and the administration of parenteral or enteral fluids and drugs.
  • Page 12 Hospira technical service personnel. After the self-test, unplug the Plum XL from AC power and confirm that BATTERY displays on the screen (indicating battery power is in use). To ensure the battery is fully charged, remove the administration set, then plug the Plum XL back in for a minimum of eight hours in the OFF CHARGE setting.

  • Page 13: Components

    4.0 COMPONENTS The Plum XL components are illustrated below. LCD Display Door Control Handle Dial Pump Operating Indicator Light Cassette Door Optional Pole Clamp Minipole Attachment Hospital grade Post Power Cord Audio switch High Battery access door 9226A001 System Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: Control Dial Settings

    SET VTBI setting when the Plum XL is CLEAR SET RATE connected to AC power. Store the CHARGE Plum XL in the OFF CHARGE setting and plugged into AC power. SET RATE Sets the delivery rate HOLD/RESET SET VTBI for the primary or secondary line using...

  • Page 15: Keys

    Keys [PRI-SEC] key selects the fluid line to program. Press the [PRI-SEC] key when the control dial is in SET RATE or SET VTBI to toggle between the primary and secondary line. [TITRATE] key adjusts the fluid delivery rate up or down while TITRATE pumping is in progress.
  • Page 16 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 17: Instructions For Use

    5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Cassette priming, loading, and device programming are explained in this section. CASSETTE The Plum XL is compatible with the wide range of LifeCare 5000 PlumSet administration sets. Become familiar with the components illustrated below before preparing the cassette. Secondary...
  • Page 18 Push in flow regulator to close it. Expose outlet of IV container, then insert piercing pin with a twisting motion. Fill drip chamber to score mark. Open the upper clamp. Plum XL...

  • Page 19: Prime Cassette

    5.1.2 PRIME CASSETTE To prime the cassette, proceed as follows: Invert the cassette. Turn flow regulator until a drop of fluid is seen in the pumping chamber. Turn cassette upright, then prime remainder of the administration set. Push in flow regulator to close. Confirm no flow.

  • Page 20: Load Cassette

    5.1.3 LOAD CASSETTE To load the primed cassette into the Plum XL, proceed as follows: Open cassette door by lifting the handle up. Holding the primed cassette by its handle, slide it into the cassette door guides until it firmly seats in the door.
  • Page 21 Before preparing the secondary line, observe the following guidelines: Review the backpriming function (see Backpriming) ® Use LifeShield capped port, prepierced reseal with blunt cannula, or standard latex reseal cassette Attach the secondary line, syringe, or vial to the appropriate secondary cassette inlet using an 18- or 19- gauge, 1-1/4 inch (or shorter) needle, blunt cannula, or male adapter Syringes: Attach the syringe adapter (List 9292) to...
  • Page 22 1 mL of air into the syringe to clear fluid from the adapter filter. Vial or Syringe: Secure the container to the cassette door using the optional container support arm (List 9294). Vial: Backprime air from the vial adapter into the vial. Plum XL...

  • Page 23: Programming

    Piggyback delivery When a rate and a VTBI is entered for the primary line and no settings for the secondary line are entered, Plum XL will deliver primary only. Likewise, when a rate and a VTBI is entered for the secondary line and no settings for the primary line are entered, Plum XL delivers secondary only.

  • Page 24: Secondary Only Delivery

    Turn the control dial to RUN. Primary only delivery begins. Secondary Only Delivery To program the Plum XL for secondary only delivery, proceed as follows: Note: Confirm primary rate and VTBI HOLD/RESET are set to 0 before programming SET VTBI secondary only delivery.
  • Page 25 Press key to set secondary rate. Turn the control dial to SET VTBI. HOLD/RESET SET VTBI CLEAR SET RATE CHARGE Press key to set volume to be delivered. Turn the control dial to RUN. Secondary only delivery begins. System Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Piggyback Delivery

    Piggyback Delivery To program the Plum XL for piggyback delivery, proceed as follows: Turn the control dial to SET RATE. HOLD/RESET SET VTBI CLEAR SET RATE CHARGE Press [PRI-SEC] key to select the primary line (if not already selected). Press key to set primary rate.
  • Page 27 Press [PRI-SEC] key to select the secondary line. Press key to set the secondary rate. Turn the control dial to SET VTBI. HOLD/RESET SET VTBI CLEAR SET RATE CHARGE Press key to set volume to be delivered. PIGGYBACK displays on the screen when volume to be delivered is entered.

  • Page 28: Backpriming

    Note: The fluid backprimed from the primary line is not added to the total volume delivered, or subtracted from VTBI. Backpriming cannot be used for clearing air in the line distal to the cassette. Plum XL...

  • Page 29: Changing Containers

    Primary only: Remove the container attached to the secondary inlet port, then cap the port (if appropriate). To resume delivery, turn the control HOLD/RESET dial to RUN. SET VTBI SET RATE CLEAR CHARGE Changing Containers To change a container, use aseptic technique and proceed as follows: Turn the control dial to HOLD/RESET.

  • Page 30: Titration

    CLEAR SET RATE is cleared. CHARGE Note: To cancel the clear total volume function, turn the control dial away from the CLEAR VOL setting before the fourth beep sounds (e.g., turn the control dial to HOLD/RESET). Plum XL...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains solutions to routine clinical conditions that may occur while using the Plum XL that do not require assistance from hospital or Hospira Technical Service Center personnel. Problems that may occur in the Plum XL are in two categories: alarms and malfunctions.
  • Page 32 Note: When the battery discharges, pumping stops and the alarm sounds continuously for one minute before the device shuts down completely OCCLUSION Clamp closed Open clamps Tubing kinked Unkink tubing Possible clotted Check IV site catheter Plum XL...

  • Page 33: Malfunctions

    MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION TURN TO RUN Control dial not in Turn control dial to RUN, OFF CHARGE or OFF CHARGE, or RUN position and HOLD/RESET no key is pressed for five minutes VTBI Secondary Only, or Discontinue infusion, or COMPLETE Primary Only: change container and...

  • Page 34: Technical Assistance

    Technical Service Center. For technical assistance from outside the U.S., contact the nearest Hospira representative. Precautions For optimum operation of the Plum XL, observe the following precautions. Nonhazardous, low level electrical potentials are commonly observed when fluids are administered using infusion devices.
  • Page 35 After the cassette door is closed, turn the control dial to SET RATE. Verify screen display (see Self Test). If the Plum XL screen does not match exactly, remove the device from service and contact appropriate personnel.
  • Page 36 Repeated opening and closing of the door may also cause the drip chamber to fill. The screen displays VTBI in integers. Any fraction of a milliliter delivered is not displayed, but is retained in memory. Plum XL...
  • Page 37 Using abrasive cleaners, or any cleaning solution not recommended by Hospira may result in damage. Do not sterilize the Plum XL with heat, steam, ETO, or radiation. Do not use sharp objects (e.g., pens, pencils, fingernails, paper clips, or needles) to clean the Plum XL.
  • Page 38 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 39: Cleaning/Sanitizing

    Using abrasive cleaners, or any cleaning solution not recommended by Hospira may result in damage. Do not sterilize the Plum XL with heat, steam, ETO, or radiation. Do not use sharp objects (e.g., pens, pencils, fingernails, paper clips, or needles) to clean the Plum XL.
  • Page 40 To unlatch the cassette door from the handle, tilt the Plum XL back, open the cassette door, then push door release tab out to fully open door. Plum XL...

  • Page 41: Storage

    9.0 STORAGE To prolong the life of the Plum XL, observe the following guidelines: Store the Plum XL away from excessive heat, cold, and humidity Store the Plum XL connected to AC power Turn the control dial to the OFF CHARGE setting...
  • Page 42 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 43: Battery Maintenance

    The battery charges whenever Plum XL is connected to AC power. If the Plum XL is running at 125 mL/hr, a full recharge takes approximately 16 hours. If the Plum XL is turned to OFF CHARGE, recharge takes approximately 8 hours.
  • Page 44 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 45: Service

    11.0 Service All servicing or adjustments to the Plum XL should be referred to qualified technical personnel. A Technical Service Manual may be ordered from Hospira Technical Service Center. System Operating Manual...
  • Page 46 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 47: System Accessories

    12.0 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Plum XL is compatible with all Plum accessories, and all LifeCare 5000 Series PlumSet administration sets. Note: Accessories are updated without notice. Contact a Hospira representative for current listings. System Operating Manual...
  • Page 48 NOTES Plum XL...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    13.0 SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL: Dimensions: Approximately 8.25H x 7.5W x 8.75D inches (including pole clamp) Weight: Approximately 7.75 lbs (with battery) Casing: High-impact plastic ELECTRICAL: Power Requirements: 100-130 VAC, 47/63 Hz, less than Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord, 10 ft long, with transparent plug Fuses: 0.5 A, 250 V, Slow Blowing...
  • Page 50 DELIVERY RATE RANGE: Primary, Secondary 1 to 999 mL/hr (in 1 mL increments) Mode: KVO: 1 mL/hr DOSE LIMIT RANGE: Primary, Secondary 1 to 9999 mL (in 1-mL increments) Mode: OCCLUSION RANGE: Distal: 8 to 15 psig Plum XL...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    14.0 WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Hospira, Inc., herein referred to as Hospira, warrants that (a) the product shall conform to Hospira’s standard specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year after purchase, and (b) the...
  • Page 52 In providing any parts for repair or service of the product, Hospira shall have no responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of the person performing such repair or service, regardless of whether such person has been trained to perform such repair or service.
  • Page 53 THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS. Patents Pending Plum, PlumSets, LifeShield, and LifeCare are registered trademarks of Hospira, Inc. Plum XL is a trademark of Hospira, Inc. 7X and Super Edisonite are not registered trademarks of Hospira, Inc. NRTL/C CSA is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

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