Operating Manual
ALARMS AND PROBLEM CORRECTION
Software 2.6
B|BRAUN
Chapter 8
Page 8 of 27
SHARING EXPERTISE
2.6_CA-EN_03
Code
Alarm Text
Alarm Cause
Corrective Action
A 48
Minimum dialysis filter
pressure (PDF)
Dialyzer pressure too low
(< -50 mmHg)
Plasma flow too low
Ensure that:
There is no dialyzer leakage. If this is the
case, replace the dialyzer (see 8.3.7).
If necessary, increase the plasma flow.
A 49
Maximum dialysis filter
pressure (PDF)
Dialyzer pressure too high
Ensure that:
The lines after the dialyzer are not kinked or
clamped.
The pump segment is correctly inserted in
the reinfusion pump.
The dialysate drain line is not kinked or
clamped.
The clamps on the dialysate drain are open.
A 50
Minimum dialysate inlet
pressure (PDI)
Dialysate inlet pressure
too low
Defective dialysate pump
Ensure that:
The clamps on the dialysate line are open.
The seals of the dialysate bags are open.
A 51
Maximum dialysate inlet
pressure (PDI)
Dialysate inlet pressure
too high
Ensure that:
The warming bag is inserted correctly and
without kinks.
The line between the dialyzer and the plate
warmer is not kinked or clamped.
A 53
Maximum
transmembrane pressure
(TMP)
Transmembrane pressure
too high
Defective pressure sensors
for PV, PPL or PBE
Ensure that:
The venous pressure (PV) is not too high.
The plasma prefilter pressure (PBE) is not
too high.
The plasma filter is not clogged. If this is
the case, replace the filter (see 8.3.4).
The blood flow/plasma flow ratio is
approximately 1:3.
The pressure transducers for PV, PPL and
PPE are correctly seated and are dry.
If necessary, increase the blood flow.
If necessary, reduce the blood flow.
A 54
Maximum precipitate
filter/adsorber pressure
drop (PDPA)
Pressure drop between
precipitate filter and
adsorber too high
Ensure that:
The precipitate filter is not saturated. If this
is the case, replace the filter (see 8.3.5).
The lines between the precipitate filter and
the adsorber are not kinked or clamped.
A 55
Low PPF chamber level.
Check air bubbles in
chamber and locking.
PPF chamber level sensor
detects air
Ensure that:
The buffer line is not kinked or clamped.
The seal of the acetate buffer bag is open.
The acetate buffer bag is not empty.
The PPF chamber is positioned and the level
sensor is locked properly.
No air bubble is attached to the inner
chamber wall.
A 56
Air in heparin adsorber
chamber
HCLD detects air
Defect of automatic level
adjustment
Check whether the precipitate filter is
saturated. If this is the case, replace the filter
(see 8.3.5).