Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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When a new Alaris
®
Pump Module/Gemini Infusion System
administration set is removed from the package, the safety
clamp fitment is in the open position (white slide clamp aligned
with blue fitment). In this open position, flow is not occluded
but is allowed as required for the priming process. The roller
clamp is used to control flow during the priming process.
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General Information
Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Administration Set / Syringe Information (Continued)
1. Prior to every access, swab top of SmartSite
®
Needle-
Free Valve (“Needle-Free Valve”) port with
70%
isopropyl
alcohol (
1
-
2
seconds) and allow to dry (approximately
30
seconds). €
2. Prime valve port. If applicable, attach syringe to Needle-
Free Valve port and aspirate miniscule air bubbles.
3. Replace every
72
hours or after
100
activations,
whichever occurs first. For infusions of blood, blood
products or lipid emulsions, replace every
24
hours.
SmartSite
®
Infusion Set (
Pump Module
)
Safety Clamp Fitment (
Pump Module
)
The primary administration set’s safety clamp fitment is a
unique clamping device, on the pumping segment, that
prevents inadvertent free-flow when the administration set is
removed from the instrument.
Safety Clamp Fitment in Open Position
Blue Fitment
White Slide Clamp
(shown in open position)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
PAUSE
ALARM INFUSE STANDBY
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
PAUSE
ALARM
INFUSE STANDBY
• If the Needle-Free Valve is
accessed by a needle in an
emergency, the valve will be
damaged, causing leakage.
Replace Needle-Free Valve
immediately.
• The Needle-Free Valve is
contraindicated for blunt
cannula systems.
• Do not leave slip luer syringes
unattended.
CAUTIONS
NOTE:
€
Dry time is dependent on area temperature, humidity and
ventilation.