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Precautions
Cautions
• No part of this product, including the infusion line, should be taken into or used in a control area for radiation devices/
MRI or inside a hyperbaric oxygen therapy room. If any part of this product is accidently brought into these environments,
immediately discontinue use. [This product is not designed to be used in these environments. Malfunction, damage or
degradation of this product may occur or it may lead to explosion.]
• Since this product is precision equipment, it should not be used if it has received any impact (drop to floor, falling from
the IV pole, violent shock). [Even though no fault is observed in the product appearance, the original functionality or
performance (flow rate accuracy and various alarm functions, etc.) of this product may not be achieved, and therefore
inspection is required.]
• Use the drug solution after it has adjusted to the room temperature. If used when it is still cold, air bubbles are produced
due to evaporation of dissolved air and this causes Air-in-line alarms to occur more frequently.
• The elevation difference between the infusion pump and the patient should not be excessively large. [Building a negative
pressure inside the infusion set may cause a detection of dented tube, resulting in issuing an Occlusion alarm.]
• Do not use this product together with other infusion systems. [If solution delivery is performed simultaneously by
connecting the infusion line of this product with another infusion system or their accessories, the original functionality or
performance of this product may not be achieved.]
• When using a solution whose specific gravity or viscosity is greatly different from that of saline, change the flow rate
according to the type of the solution. [In this product, the drip sensor detects the number of drops in the drug solution tube
to control the flow rate. The actual drug solution amount will increase or decrease depending on the type of drug solution,
which may result in the pump stopping. If the solution contains surface acting agent, a substantial compensation of flow
rate may be necessary.]
• To ensure that the drip sensor can work effectively;
(1) Check that the drip opening of the drip chamber is clean, and do not immerse the drip opening into drug solution.
(2) Set the liquid volume inside the drip chamber to about 1/3, and make sure that there is no fog or droplets inside the
drip chamber.
(3) The drip sensor should be attached the correct way up so that the drip sensor is placed in the middle between the
drip opening of the drip chamber and the liquid surface, and the drip chamber is vertical. [Dripping cannot be detected
correctly.] For more information, see page 34 “Attaching the Drip Sensor”.
(4) Do not apply any vibration that can result in vibrating the liquid surface inside the drip chamber. [Flow Rate
Abnormality alarm etc. may be issued, possibly stopping the pump operation.]
(5) The drip sensor should be placed in a position not exposed to direct sunlight or strong light. [Since dripping cannot be
detected correctly, a Flow Rate Abnormality alarm etc. may be issued, possibly stopping the pump operation. Even if it
is correctly set up, flow rate fault and/or free flow may not be detected.]
• Before disconnecting the drip sensor plug from the drip sensor connector, always turn off the power. [If disconnecting the
plug during solution delivery, an error will be issued and the pump will stop.]
• Use an earthed AC power supply for normal use. The internal battery is an auxiliary power source for when the AC power
supply is not adequately available during transportation, power failure, etc.
• Before use, check the manuals of the medical supplies and medical equipment that are used in combination.
• This product should only be operated by skilled personnel.
• Regular inspections should be conducted. If any fault is observed, stop using this product and request an inspection and
repair. [The original functionality or performance of this product may not be achieved.]
• Attention is required not to apply any strong static electricity. [It may result in failure or malfunction.]
• Prior to first use, or if unused for a long period, connect this product to an earthed AC power supply and provide a
sufficient charge (8 hours or more) with the power turned off. [If not sufficiently charged, this product may not be able to
operate using the internal battery during a power failure, etc.]
• Even within the normal conditions of use, this product should not be used under conditions that cause a sudden
temperature change. [Condensation inside the product results in damage and time degradation, and therefore the original
functionality or performance of this product may not be achieved.]
• The AC power cable, communication or nurse call cable, used for this product should not be pinched with forceps or
equipment, e.g. caster, or punctured with a needle.
• This product should not be used in a place where vibration, dust, mist, corrosive gas, etc., occurs or in a place where the
product is sprayed with liquid. If solution is spilled on this product, thoroughly wipe with a dry soft cloth.
• Since drug solution may cause a short circuit, ensure that the connecting sections of the AC inlet and AC power cable are
not wet when connecting. If moisture is present, ensure that the power is turned off and the AC power cable is removed
from both the pump and earthed AC power source, and then thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth. [Since this product does not
have a waterproof structure, it may affect the electrical components inside, and cause a malfunction.]
