Abbott GEMSTAR Operating Manual page 134

Stored Occlusion Volume
Delivery Rate of
25 mL/hr at
Pressure Setting: Macro
Low 7 psig
(48.3 kPa)
Medium 14 psig
(96.5 kPa)
High 32 psig
(220.6 kPa)
Delivery Rate Accuracy
The following trumpet curves represent the typical flow rate deviations, both positive
and negative, from the set flow rate under test conditions defined by International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards for infusion pumps. Using these curves, the
medical professional may determine if the device can be expected to perform in a
manner suitable for the drug or fluid to be infused.
The typical accuracy for this device is ± 5% of the set rate for most conditions, after a
period of normalization. It is recommended that the medical professional refer to the
following curves when making decisions regarding drug and fluid administration.
The maximum over-infusion which may occur from a single fault condition is 2.78 mL.
d
The sets used in this testing are comparable to Abbott GemStar Pump Set List 13273.
Note: False occlusion alarms and fluid delivery inconsistencies may occur when pumping
viscous fluids in microbore tubing at rates greater than 500 mL/hr.
Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)
Abbott GemStar Pump Specifications
Pressure Limit Stored Volume
Micro Macro
7 psig 0.26
(48.3 kPa)
13 psig 0.54
(89.6 kPa)
30 psig 1.24
(206.8 kPa)
Time to Occlude
in mL in seconds
Micro Macro
0.09 50
0.14 96
0.40 254
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Micro
15
23
83