General Alarms and Troubleshooting
COBE
®
Spectra™ Apheresis System •
Essentials Guide
12-13
ACCESS PRESSURE LOW! Check access line and needle.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps stop.
To override the alarm for 60 seconds, press
CONTINUE
.
This alarm occurs when pressure in the access pressure sensor measures
less than the default limit (–250 mm Hg) or the configured limit.
.
ACCESS PRESSURE LOW!
Check access line and needle.
CONTINUE
Probable Cause
Action
Blockage in the inlet line or access needle
Check for kinks or closed clamps on the inlet line, or clots in the access needle.
Occluded access vein
Check the access needle site.
Inlet pump flow rate too high
Decrease the inlet pump flow rate. If the High-Flow option is enabled, reduce the inlet pump flow rate to below
45 mL/min for the first 500 mL processed.
Air has accumulated in the access saline sterile barrier filter
during Rinseback mode
Tip the filter so the air vent is on top. Squeeze the saline bag to force air from the filter.
Access pressure alarm limit too high for the current
operating conditions
Decrease the access alarm limit if you changed it earlier in the procedure.
Inlet pump flow rate too high for Rinseback mode
Decrease the inlet pump flow rate.
Summary of Contents for Cobe Spectra
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Page 7: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 1 1 1 Preface ...
Page 27: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 2 1 2 Introduction ...
Page 75: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 5 1 5 Software Options and Configuration ...
Page 92: ...Software Options and Configuration 5 18 COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide ...
Page 93: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 6 1 6 Automatic and Manual Modes ...
Page 98: ...Automatic and Manual Modes 6 6 COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide ...
Page 99: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 7 1 7 Alarm Tests ...
Page 103: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 8 1 8 Anticoagulation ...
Page 109: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 9 1 9 Fluid Volumes ...
Page 115: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 10 1 10 General Maintenance ...
Page 120: ...General Maintenance 10 6 COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide ...
Page 121: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 11 1 11 Helpful Hints and Recovery Procedures ...
Page 133: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 12 1 12 General Alarms and Troubleshooting ...
Page 197: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 13 1 13 Specifications ...
Page 208: ...Specifications 13 12 COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide ...
Page 209: ...COBE Spectra Apheresis System Essentials Guide 14 1 14 Data Input Limits ...
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