Operating Precautions - BD Alaris Directions For Use Manual

Alaris™ Gateway Workstation v1.3.x

Operating Precautions

Operating Precautions
Operating Environment
Users of the Workstation should read all instructions in this manual before using this medical
device .
The Workstation is suitable for all establishments, including those directly connected to the
public low-voltage power supply network . The Workstation is designed for use in the hospital
environment, not a road ambulance or home health care environments .
When setting up a Workstation, an assessment of any potential hazards associated with the
routing of electrical leads and infusion lines should be made . Where appropriate, mitigations
identified and implemented .
The Workstation should only be used with compatible BD products, spare parts, infusion bags and
disposables .
While being used for patient therapy, each Workstation should be dedicated to the care of a
single patient . Where an auxiliary Workstation is used, this should be dedicated to the same
patient as the primary Workstation to which it is connected .
This Workstation is not intended to be used in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture
with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide .
The Workstation does not support antivirus software . It is the Hospital's responsibility to ensure
that the network is secure .
Special instructions for isolation room:
Use with the nurse-call feature in order to make alarms visible outside of the room
Exclude use of the Alaris™ GW Volumetric Pumps, which are not fully compatible with the
Workstation nurse call .
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