Introduction and Safety
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SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual
For Use With MDL Version 8.0
11.4. Prior to using the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System with
non-DEHP IV tubing, healthcare professionals should
evaluate drugs, prescribed therapies and patient
populations.
NOTE:
See Appendix D: “Downstream Occlusion” on page 150 for
downstream occlusion times and bolus release information.
WARNING
Low Flow Rate Accuracy/Continuity.
At flow rates of 2 mL/hr or below, flow rate accuracy is ±0.1 mL/hr. If
higher accuracy is required, consider an alternate infusion device.
WARNING
Flow Rate Inaccuracy.
Rate accuracy can be affected by variations of fluid viscosity, fluid
temperature, head height or back pressure, or any combination
thereof. In addition to IV set specific warnings, the following can
cause flow rate inaccuracies and must be avoided:
Incompatible brand IV sets and compatible brand IV sets with
unusually large or small diameters or unusually stiff materials.
Using a dropped, damaged, dirty or wet Pump.
Pressurizing IV bags
Non-vented IV sets with rigid non-vented containers.
Vents on sets or burettes left in the closed position when they
should be open.
Using Minidrip chambers for flow rate settings greater than
200 mL/hr. Doing so may influence flow rate accuracy and cause
air in line or upstream occlusion alarms.
Laying the IV container flat. Doing so may influence flow rate
accuracy and cause upstream occlusion and air in line alarms.
Exceeding 500 mL/hr flow rate settings when using sets with
backcheck valves. Doing so may influence flow rate accuracy or
cause air in line or upstream occlusion alarms.
Flow rates above 300 mL/hr may cause fluid to be siphoned from
the primary container during a secondary infusion. See
“Secondary Infusion” on page 58.
NOTE:
Not applicable with non-DEHP tubing because 250 mL/hr is
the maximum flow rate per warning statement.
WARNING
Priming.
Prior to connecting to patient, prime IV set following the standard
gravity priming instructions included with the administration set,
remove all air, close roller clamp and slide clamp, load IV set into the
Pump, close the door, open slide clamp and roller clamp.