SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
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Plum XL Series
Nonhazardous, low-level electrical potentials are commonly observed when fluids are
administered using infusion devices. These potentials are well within accepted safety
standards, but may create artifacts on voltage-sensing equipment such as ECG, EMG,
and EEG machines. These artifacts vary at a rate that is associated with the infusion rate.
If the monitoring machine is not operating correctly or has loose or defective connections
to its sensing electrodes, these artifacts may be accentuated so as to simulate actual
physiological signals. To determine if the abnormality in the monitoring equipment is
caused by the infuser instead of some other source in the environment, set the infuser so
that it is temporarily not delivering fluid. Disappearance of the abnormality indicates that
it was probably caused by electronic noise generated by the infuser. Proper setup and
maintenance of the monitoring equipment should eliminate the artifact. Refer to the
appropriate monitoring system documentation for setup and maintenance instructions.
INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Infusion system damage may occur unless proper care is exercised
during product unpacking and installation. The battery may not be fully charged
upon receipt of the infusion system. Do not place the infusion system in service if it
fails the self test.
CAUTION:
Infusion system performance may be degraded by electromagnetic
interference (EMI) from devices such as electrosurgical units, cellular phones, and
two-way radios. Operation of the infusion system under such conditions should be
avoided.
CAUTION:
Before operating the infusion system next to, or in a stacked
configuration with other electrical equipment, confirm the infusion system’s
operational performance in that configuration.
CAUTION:
The use of any accessory, transducer or cable with the LifeCare XLM
with DataPort other than those specified may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the LifeCare XLM with DataPort.
The instrument installation procedure consists of unpacking, inspecting, and self test.
Note:
Do not place the infusion system in service if the battery is not fully charged.
To make certain the battery is fully charged, connect the infusion system to AC
(mains) power for eight hours
(see Section 8, Specifications)
Inspect the infusion system shipping container as detailed in
Use care when unpacking the infusion system. Retain the packing slip and save all packing
materials in the event it is necessary to return the infusion system to the factory. Verify
that the shipping container includes a copy of the system operating manual.
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