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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
The MRI Capsule in the MRI Environment
The MRI Capsule in the MRI Environment
Control Room
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Only dock the compatible Pumps into the MRI Capsule, see 'Compatible Alaris™ Infusion Pumps for MRI
Capsule' section.
Perform the following steps in the control room before taking the patient and the MRI Capsule to the MRI Room .
1 . Connect the MRI Capsule to AC Power, and turn on the MRI Capsule . Ensure the LED on each tile is lit, to indicate the
tile is receiving power
Note: The MRI Capsule needs to be connected to AC Power before the MRI Capsule can be turned on
2 . Determine whether the pump can or cannot be used in the MRI Capsule . Please refer to the 'Compatible Alaris™
Infusion Pumps for MRI Capsule' section, and also see the label on the MRI Capsule tile .
3 . If using the Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric Pump, hang the fluid bags on the height adjustable poles, and
secure the infusion sets in the grooves in the top of the MRI Capsule .
Note: When docking an Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric Pump to the top left MRI Tile follow the best practice
specified on the next page .
4 . Align the rotating cam on the rear of the Pump with the rectangular bar on the MRI Capsule tile .
5 . Hold the pump horizontally, push the pump firmly onto the horizontal bar .
6 . The pump should click into position when fitted to the bar . Verify that the AC Power indicator on the Pump is
illuminated when the MRI Capsule is connected to AC Power .
7 . Verify Pump is secure by gently pulling the Pump away from the MRI Capsule tile without using the release lever . When
the Pump is securely attached, it should not come away from the MRI Capsule tile .
8 . Check all the sets are connected to the patient and securely placed in the grooves on the left side of the MRI Capsule .
9 . Close and lock the door and secure the door latch .
Rectangular bar
Rotating cam
Release lever (push to release)
When using Volumetric Pumps with the MRI Capsule, it is recommended that, where possible infusion bags are located
on a height adjustable pole directly above the Pump with which they are being used . This minimises the potential for
confusion of sets when multiple Volumetric Pumps are used .
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If a Pump is removed and replaced while the MRI Capsule is operational, it may take up to 10 seconds for
the Pump to establish AC Power once correctly located on the MRI Capsule tile.
Pump may fall off the MRI Capsule tile if not properly mounted which could result in user and/or patient
harm.
Adjusting the Pump's height relative to the patient's heart level can lead to temporary increases or
decreases in fluid delivery. Please refer to the appropriate Pump DFU for further details.
If the magnetic indicator flashes red or orange and a simultaneous alarm is generated on the Pump(s),
the Pump(s) must be replaced and checked by Qualified Service Personnel.
