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Air Leakage
Error
a) Minor
Leak Error
b) Major
Leak Error
Canister Full
Error
Tilt Error
Pump unable
to reach 80%
of the preset
pressure after 1
minute of
pump effort
Pump unable
to reach 50%
of the preset
pressure after
1 minute of
pump effort
The canister is
equipped with
full sensors
that will be
triggered
either when a
canister is full
of exudates or
a false fullness
is caused by
incorrect use of
the system
The
extriCARE™
System is tilted
at an angle
greater than
95 degrees
with respect
to the upright
position for
more than 10
seconds
1 beep
every 20
seconds
3 beeps
every 20
seconds
3 beeps
every 20
seconds
3 beeps
every 20
seconds
Alarm symbol
flashing on LCD
screen, yellow
LED remains
illuminated
Alarm
symbol and
“000” flashing
on LCD screen
Yellow LED
flashing every 2
seconds
Alarm
symbol and
“000” flashing
on LCD screen
Yellow LED
flashing every 2
seconds
Alarm symbol
flashing on LCD
screen.
Yellow LED
flashing every 2
seconds
System will
shut down
after 20
minutes
System will
shut down
after 5
minutes
Pump will
shut off im-
mediately
Pump
remains on
Inspect for possible
air leaks between:
-the wound and
dressing
-the dressing and
canister
-the canister and
pump
- if necessary,
power off and
back on to restart
the system after
adjustment
Install a new
canister
Place the device
back to an upright
position
There are many potential sources of leaks (incomplete seal between bandage and
skin, improper connection between tubing, canister leakage, etc.) The alarms have
been divided into two categories:
Error Type Cause/Description Audio Alarm Visual Alarm System Status Suggested
Features Features
Mitigation
9.2) Alarm Features/Troubleshooting (continued)
