6. Troubleshooting
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Hospira GemStar Manual 430-10984-001 (Rev. 03/06)
PROX. OCCLUSION
N
A/V
The pump has
detected sustained
negative pressure on
its proximal side.
1
Press [
SILENCE
] to quiet
the alarm for 1 minute.
2
Press [
STOP
] to place the
pump in the stop mode.
WARNING: When a
Proximal Occlusion alarm
activates, DO NOT
power-off the pump.
3
Check for sources of
proximal occlusion:
`
Kinked tubing above
pump
`
Blockage in the container
and in the spike
`
Closed clamps above
pump
`
Empty container
`
High torque syringe
`
Other obstructions
4
Remove obstructions.
5
Press [
START
] to begin
delivery.
6
If the problem continues,
ensure slide clamp or lower
CAIR® clamp is open.
Power-off the pump.
Reinstall the cassette. Turn
on the pump.
Note: Ensure the tubing is
behind the tubing guides (at the
distal end).
CAUTION: Ensure all
four cassette latches
are clearly visible after
the cassette is installed.
Refer to
Loading the
Cassette on page 33
.
Alarm Display
Message
Is the
pump
infusing?
Alarm Cause/
Condition
Remedy
Y = Yes
N = No
A = Audible alarm
V = Visual alarm
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