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– Symbols, Warnings and Cautions
T34L™
Operator Manual
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Terms Used In Manual
Warning:
Indicates that the information is a warning. Warnings advise you of circumstances
that could result in injury or death to the patient or operator. Read and understand this manual
and all warnings completely before operating the
T34L
™
syringe system.
Caution:
Indicates that the information is a caution. Cautions advise you of circumstances
that could result in damage to the device. Read and understand this manual and all cautions
completely before operating the
T34L
™
syringe system.
NOTE:
Indicates that the information that follows is additional important information or a tip
that will help you operating the
T34L™
syringe system.
Intended Use
The
T34L
TM
Syringe Driver is designed for infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or
intermittent delivery at precisley controlled infusion rate through all clinically acceptable routes of
administration including intravenous, percutaneous, intra-arterial, epidural, enteral, in clise proximirt to
nerves, and into intraoperative site (soft tissue/body cavity/surgical wound site). The system is intended
for patients who require nutrituin fluids, chemotherapeutic agents and general fluid therapy in hospital and
home care environments.
Contraindications
o
Infusion of blood and blood products
o
Infusion of insulin
o
Infusion of critical medications whose stoppage or interruption could cause serious injury or death
o
Use in ambulatory regimens by patients who do not possess the mental, physical or emotional
capability to self-administer their therapy; or who are not under the care of a responsible individual
Warnings
To avoid the possibility of injury or death, please note the following advice before using the
T34L
TM
Syringe Pump:
Warning:
CME syringe pumps should not be used for infusion of medications whose stoppage
or interruption could cause serious injury or death.
Warning:
A kinked/occluded infusion line may impair the operation and accuracy of the pump.
Before operation, verify that the infusion line is not kinked or occluded.
Warning:
Never take a syringe that is not empty off the Pump if it is still connected to the
patient. The infusion line must be disconnected or clamped before removing the syringe to
prevent free flow and the risk of serious injury or death to the patient.
Warning:
Ensure there is no air present in the syringe and also completely prime the
administration set before loading the syringe into the pump to prevent the risk of infusing air into
the patient (air embolism).
Warning:
Adjustments, maintenance, or repair made by un-certified service personnel may
impair the operation of the pump and/or the accuracy of the infusion. Make sure any
adjustments, maintenance, or repair of the device is carried out by authorized skilled technicians