BDDF00144 Issue 1
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Alaris™ GW 800 Volumetric Pumps
Getting Started
Priming the Infusion Set
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Use an infusion set with an anti-siphon valve whenever possible. The anti-siphon valve prevents free flow from
occurring if an infusion set is incorrectly loaded or removed from the Pump. Infusion sets with an anti-siphon valve
can only be primed when loaded in the Pump.
When using infusion sets without an anti-siphon valve eg. 273-004, 273-007 and 273-008, the infusion set can be
primed without using the Pump. Use of a flow sensor is recommended when using an infusion set without an anti-
siphon valve. The flow sensor will cause the Pump to alarm if a significant deviation from the set infusion rate occurs.
1 . Ensure the Pump is switched on and in-line clamp is open .
2 . Load the Infusion set (see 'Loading the Infusion Set') .
3 . Press
b
button once
E
will be displayed .
4 . Press and hold
b
button while
E
is still displayed, prime the Infusion set until there is no visible air in the IV line (according to
hospital protocol) .
5 . Attach the set to the patient or other Infusion set .
6 . Start the infusion (see 'Starting the Infusion') .
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Use the prime function to fill the Infusion sets before starting an infusion.
Never connect the Infusion set to the patient during the priming process.
The prime (
E
) volume delivered will not be subtracted from the VTBI, or added to the total volume infused.
After operating the Pump's prime function, the prime function cannot be used again until after the door has been
opened and closed or the Pump has been powered off and then on.
Automatic Set Detection
The Pump automatically tests that a compatible BD Infusion set has been loaded correctly (refer to 'Compatible Infusion Sets' section of
this DFU) . The test will occur at the start of the first infusion after the Pump is switched on or after the door has been opened; the Pump
will run in reverse for 10 seconds and then forward for 10 seconds, the test takes a maximum of 20 seconds to complete . During this
operation the clinician may observe a blood return that will be more evident if using a small catheter .
If the Pump fails to detect a correct BD Infusion set or detects a possible set misload, then the Pump will alarm and display
Q
refer to 'Alarms and Warnings' section of this DFU .
Please contact your local BD representative if further information or support is required regarding the Automatic Set Detection
operation or the application of this Pump in specific clinical settings, e .g . neonatal .
