Section 5: Reference
Volumetric Accuracy Testing
Description
A predetermined amount of water is delivered into a collection
device such as a burette or graduated cylinder. The amount of water
delivered is compared to the amount that the pump is programmed
to deliver.
Nominal system accuracy is given in the technical specifications
section for the pump. That is, under the test conditions described
below, the accuracy of the pump and Medication Cassette
voir will be nominal with a 90% confidence level. The nominal test
conditions are as follows: degassed water at 25 ± 5°C without back
pressure.
Equipment needed
50 or 100 ml Medication Cassette
50 or 60 ml syringe
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Extension Set with Anti-Siphon Valve
A fluid collection device such as a burette or a Class A, 25 ml
capacity graduated cylinder
40 ml of room temperature water
Procedure
1. Fill the 50 or 60 ml syringe with 40 ml of water. Transfer
the water into a Medication Cassette
2. Remove any air from the Medication Cassette
aspirating the air with the syringe. Attach the CADD
Extension Set with Anti-Siphon Valve. Prime the tubing so it
is filled with fluid to the end of the extension set luer lock
connector.
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