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Introduction and Safety
Manual 41018v0800
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B
Operator’s Manual
CAUTION
Follow Physicians Orders.
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician or other licensed practitioner.
CAUTION
BASIC Programming Use.
BASIC programming should only be used when the desired drug or
concentration is not available in the facility’s Drug Library.
CAUTION
Accuracy.
Refer to trumpet curves for flow rate accuracy as a function of short
infusion durations. See Appendix B: “Flow Rate Accuracy” on
page 140.
The upstream occlusion detector may not detect partially occluded
tubing.
Always check to ensure the IV set’s clamp is not closed above the
Pump and respond appropriately to all primary and secondary
check flow prompts.
Small bore catheters or needles may cause excessive back
pressure at high flow rates.
Size the catheters according to expected flow rate and fluid
viscosity.
CAUTION
Upstream Backcheck Valve Use
When connecting a secondary, ensure the primary administration set
contains an upstream backcheck valve.
CAUTION
Pump Orientation.
Always orient the Pump vertically on the IV pole, with the slide
clamp keyhole at the top of the Pump.
Only program the Pump in the upright position.
CAUTION
Use Stable IV Poles.
Mount Pumps on IV poles that securely hold the Pump.
CAUTION
Keypad Usage.
Only program the device with the pad or tip of a finger.
Do not use sharp objects to depress keys, such as the tip of a pen
or the edge of an ID badge. Doing so may damage the Pump
making the keys inoperable.