Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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Getting Started
Introduction
Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
Patient Controlled Analgesia Module Section
Getting Started
3-1
This Section of the Directions for Use (
DFU
) provides Alaris
®
Patient Controlled Analgesia Module,
8120
Series ("PCA
Module") instructions and information. It is used in
conjunction with the following:
Alaris
®
PC Point-of-Care Unit ("PC Unit") Section of this
DFU
Administration Set Instructions for Alaris
®
product
Maintenance software and User Manual for Alaris
®
System
Drug Product Labeling
Set Compatibility Card for PCA Module
Technical Service Manual for PCA Module
The PCA Module is intended for facilities that utilize syringe
pumps for the delivery of medications or fluids. The PCA
Module is indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates
for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically
acceptable routes of administration; such as, intravenous (
IV
),
subcutaneous or epidural. Up to two (
2
)
PCA
modules can be
connected to the Alaris
®
System.
The PCA Module uses standard or pre-filled, single-use,
disposable syringes (with luer-lock connectors) and
nondedicated administration sets with integrated anti-siphon
valves, designed for use on syringe-type
PCA
devices. For
specific administration set instructions, reference the
directions for use provided with the set.
Administration Sets / Syringes: Reference “General
Information” for specific administration set and syringe
instructions.
• Administration Set Information
• Compatible Syringes
Alarms, Errors, Messages: Reference “Troubleshooting and
Maintenance” for module-specific alarms, errors and
messages.
Contraindications: None known.
Electromagnetic Environment: Reference "Appendix"
Section of this
DFU
("Regulations and Standards",
Compliance").
Read all instructions , for both the
PCA Module and PC Unit, before
using the Alaris
®
System.
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