
Introduction and Safety
5
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual
For Use With MDL Version 8.0
The Pump was not designed nor is it intended to detect infiltrations or
extravasations.
WARNING
Manually Stopping the Pump.
If the Pump cannot be stopped by pressing the
RUN/STOP
key,
Close the roller clamp below the Pump.
Insert the slide clamp into the keyhole.
Push the slide clamp down until the door opens.
WARNING
Do Not Exceed Total Volume.
To prevent Air in Line, ensure the total VTBI of all the steps in a multi-
step program does not exceed the total volume contained in the IV
bag.
WARNING
Confirm Drug Library.
Master Drug Library Administrators (MDLAs) should verify the
correct Drug Library is installed when deploying the Drug Library to
Pumps.
Master Drug Library Administrators (MDLAs) should verify the
Drug Library transfer is successful after deployment.
Users should verify the correct Drug Library is installed on the
deployed Pumps.
Before implementation, clinical users at each facility must
thoroughly test and validate their Drug Library per their facility’s
procedure to ensure configuration and workflow reflect clinical
practice.
WARNING
Use the Specified Manufacturer’s IV Set.
A label located on the top of the Pump indicates the specific type of IV
tubing that the Pump has been calibrated for. The use of other
manufacturers’ brands or type tubing could produce Pump
inaccuracies that could be unsafe for patients.
WARNING
Baxter IV Sets.
1. Minidrip chambers should not be used 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.
2. When using sets with backcheck valves, flow rate settings should
not exceed 500 mL/hr. Doing so may influence flow rate accuracy
or cause air in line or upstream occlusion alarms. Secondary flow
rates above 300 mL/hr may cause fluid to siphon from the
primary container.
NOTE:
Not applicable with non-DEHP tubing because 250 mL/hr is
the maximum flow rate per warning statement.