Flowonix PROMETRA REF 91825, Manual

Page: 12 / 60

Page 6 REFILL KIT, For use with Prometra
®
Programmable Infusion Systems
English
Instructions
Emptying the Drug Refill/Reservoir
Step Two
11.6. Reattach the stopcock-syringe barrel assembly to the extension tubing. Open the clamp on
the extension tubing. Slowly turn the stopcock from perpendicular to inline with the extension
tubing.
11.7. Slowly turn the stopcock valve to the ON position to collect the remaining fluid.
11.8. Disconnect the stopcock with its attached syringe barrel from the extension tubing. Holding the
syringe barrel vertical and at eye level, read the bottom of the meniscus formed by the fluid to
the nearest 0.2 mL. Record the syringe barrel volume as Step Two Empty Volume.
11.9. The total Empty Volume (mL) is the sum of the Step One Empty Volume and the Step Two
Empty Volume minus 0.3 mL, the second volume in the extension tubing. Record the Empty
Volume.
Empty Volume = Step One Step Two Volume – 0.3
12. Disconnect the stopcock with its attached capped syringe barrel from the extension tubing. Set the
stopcock aside and discard the syringe barrel.
13. Compare the
Empty Volume to the Reservoir Volume to confirm that the pump is flowing properly.
Filling the Drug Refill/Reservoir
A refill procedure should be scheduled to avoid interruption of drug therapy. Please refer to the
Calculations Guide for any needed formulas or calculations.
1.
USE STERILE TECHNIQUE. Always inspect and aseptically prepare the site according to standard
practice.
2. Before refilling or suspending drug therapy of the Programmable Pump, the drug refill/reservoir must
be emptied. Refer to Emptying instructions.
3. If changing drug concentration, refer to the supplementary
Calculations Guide to determine the refill
syringe concentration.
Warning: If changing drug concentration, always adjust the concentration in the refill syringe to
account for the residual current drug concentration and volume in the drug reservoir.
4. Obtain refill syringe with 20 mL or less of the prescribed drug solution. Confirm that the volume of the
infusate in the syringe does not exceed 20 mL, the reservoir volume of the pump.
5. Attach 0.22 micron filter to the refill syringe containing the prescribed infusate. Prime filter with
infusate to remove air. Confirm and record the volume of infusate remaining in the syringe, accounting
for any that was lost when priming the filter.
6. Attach the filter-syringe assembly to the extension tubing already attached to the needle in the pump
to create the refill setup. Verify that there is no air in the system.