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CentriMag
TM
Circulatory Support System Operation Manual (US)
Page 92 of 126
© 2019 Abbott – Document No PL-0047, Rev 11 (December 2019)
WARNING
Alarms are associated with conditions during which the Pump usually stops. To
prevent retrograde flow through the Pump during an alarm condition during
which the Pump has stopped, the Pump outlet tubing must be clamped.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to restart the Pump after it has been stopped for more than 5
minutes without adequate anticoagulation, as the risk of thromboembolism is
increased after blood has remained stagnant in the Pump, extracorporeal
circuit, and Cannulas.
WARNING
DO NOT restart the Pump if it has stopped due to Motor overheating.
Overheating is confirmed by a MOTOR OVER TEMP alert message and
temperature sufficient to prevent the user from placing and holding a hand on
the Motor housing. Clamp the return tubing and switch to the backup System
according to the procedure described in Section 10.1. Resume support. Record
the alarm message and contact your local Abbott Medical representative.
8.3.1 Alarm Conditions Requiring Powering Off Before Restarting
If during set-up, the Console produces an alarm condition listed in
turn the
power switch to OFF, check all cable connections, and turn the power switch back to ON.
If the alarm reoccurs, use another Console and Motor. Do not use the suspect Console
and Motor either as a main or a backup unit.
In the event of a Console alarm when a Pump has been running, consult
for the
appropriate action.
Table 12: Alarm Conditions Requiring Powering Off Before Restarting
POWER ON TEST FAIL
SYSTEM FAULT
WARNING
It is intended that systemic anticoagulation be utilized while the System is in
use. Anticoagulation levels should be determined by the physician based on
risks and benefits to the patient.
8.3.2 Alerts
In the event of an Alert condition (see
for complete list of all alert
and alarm conditions), the 2
nd
Generation CentriMag Console continues pumping
operation. An alert is an advisory that a System operating parameter is approaching or
has produced an undesirable operating condition. An alert is sounded. and the alert