M
EDEX
Medfusion 3500
Medex Operation Manual
Artwork GD000608 Revision 5
Page 20
Loading the Syringe onto the Pump
Below are the steps for loading a syringe onto the infusion pump:
Warning!
Always Turn
Off Fluid Flows
Always turn OFF fluid flow to patient in tubing via clamp or stopcock before loading or
unloading syringe onto the pump. Uncontrolled fluid flow can occur when fluid set is not
clamped or turned off, and may cause serious injury or death.
After you set the syringe manufacturer information setup in the pump, it is time to install the syringe itself. Load the
syringe using to the following steps:
1.
Using standard protocol, prepare the syringe by filling it with medication or other fluid, and attaching the
tubing.
2.
Lift and swivel the syringe Barrel Clamp “A” out of the way.
3.
Squeeze Plunger Release Lever “B” on the syringe plunger driver and pull gently to extend it all the way.
4.
Load the syringe onto the pump as illustrated, making sure the flange of syringe barrel is pressed or rolled
into Flange Clip “C”.
5.
Squeeze Plunger Release Lever “B” on the end of the syringe plunger driver and slip the end of the syringe
plunger into place, then release the lever to close it around the syringe. Be sure both holders close around
the syringe plunger.
Warning!
Capture Plunger
Verify the plunger holders securely capture the syringe plunger. Failure to capture the
syringe plunger may result in siphoning the syringe.
6.
Turn and lower Barrel Clamp “A” onto the barrel of the syringe. The size should appear in the display. If
the syringe is incorrectly loaded, guide arrows appear onscreen to identify the problem.
Down
arrow “
↓
“ onscreen means check syringe barrel clamp “A”
Right
arrow “
←
“ onscreen means check syringe plunger holders “B”.
Up
arrow “
↑
”
onscreen means check syringe flange clip “C”.
A
B
C
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