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© 2019 Abbott– Document No PL-0047, Rev 11 (December 2019)
Table 16: Console Alarms & Alerts
ID
Alarm/
Alert
Text Message
System Status & Operator Response
F2
Alert
FLOW SIGNAL INTERRUPTED
(Flow rate sensor error)
Manually disconnect, reposition and reconnect the Flow Probe
transducer to the tubing. Press the alarm acknowledge button.
Switch to the backup Flow Probe, if the alert message repeats.
If problem still persists after switching to the backup Flow
Probe, stop the Pump and switch to a backup Console. Follow
the instructions described in Section 10.1. Resume support.
Record the alarm message and contact your Abbott Medical
representative.
F3
Alert
FLOW BELOW MINIMUM
(Low Flow)
Check for physiologic cause or circuit obstruction.
Check minimum flow set point. Do not increase RPM without
confirming adequate blood volume is available.
Common cause of this alert is inadequate blood volume at the
drainage cannula site for the desired Pump flow.
F4
Alert
FLOW ABOVE MAXIMUM
Reduce Pump speed and check for cause.
P1
Alert
PRESSURE 1 DISCONNECTED
Check the electrical connections on the pressure 1 transducer
and recalibrate. If the problem persists disconnect, reconnect,
and recalibrate the transducer. Consider changing the
transducer and cable if the problem persists.
P2
Alert
PRESSURE 2 DISCONNECTED
Check the electrical connections on the pressure 2 transducer
and recalibrate. If the problem persists disconnect, reconnect,
and recalibrate the transducer. Consider changing the
transducer and cable if the problem persists.
P3
Alert
PRESSURE SYSTEM FAIL
The pressure monitoring System will not function. If pressure
monitoring is needed then change to the backup Console,
Motor and Flow Probe.
Switch to the backup System according the procedure
described in Section 10.1. Resume support. Record the alarm
message and contact your Abbott Medical representative
P4
Alert
PRESSURE 1 BELOW
MINIMUM
Check for and resolve a physiological or mechanical cause.
Ensure appropriate pressure alarms are set. Consider
recalibrating the transducer if alert cannot be explained by
conventional troubleshooting.
P5
Alert
PRESSURE 2 BELOW
MINIMUM
Check for and resolve a physiological or mechanical cause.
Ensure appropriate pressure alarms are set. Consider
recalibrating the transducer if alert cannot be explained by
conventional troubleshooting.
P6
Alert
PRESSURE 1 ABOVE
MAXIMUM
Check for and resolve a physiological or mechanical cause.
Ensure appropriate pressure alarms are set. Consider
recalibrating the transducer if alert cannot be explained by
conventional troubleshooting. Consider reducing RPM to
reduce the pressure if appropriate.
P7
Alert
PRESSURE 2 ABOVE
MAXIMUM
Check for and resolve a physiological or mechanical cause.
Ensure appropriate pressure alarms are set. Consider
recalibrating the transducer if alert cannot be explained by
conventional troubleshooting. Consider reducing RPM to
reduce the pressure if appropriate.
M6
Alert
MOTOR OVER TEMP
Switch to backup Console, Motor and Flow Probe according to
the procedure described in Section 10.1. Verify that the backup
Motor stands free and is not covered (e.g. blankets).
