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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Introduction
Introduction
MRI Scanners use strong magnetic fields that can cause partial or permanent damage to Infusion Pumps . The BD Alaris™
MRI Capsule (hereinafter referred to as
MRI Capsule
) has been designed to allow the hospital staff to use the Alaris™
Infusion Pumps in the MRI environment . There is no need for complicated and expensive non-magnetic Infusion Pumps
specially designed for the MRI use .
The MRI Capsule will be used to provide mounting, power and Pump Alarm Location Beacon display of Infusion Pumps
within the operating environment range specified in this Directions For Use (DFU) .
Intended Use
The MRI Capsule is designed for use in a Professional Healthcare Facility Environment and to be used in Magnetic
Resonances Systems environment with controlled access . The MRI Capsule is intended to be used to protect the MRI
images from RF wave interference and also prevent the MRI Scanner from attracting infusion pumps to the magnet . The
MRI Capsule is designed to not directly impact or prevent the infusion delivery process .
Only BD authorized pumps can be used with the MRI Capsule .
The MRI Capsule is designed to accommodate the following Pumps which will communicate with the Pump Alarm
Location Beacon for High, Medium and Low priority alarms where applicable . For further alarm information, refer to
Pump DFU .
Compatible Alaris™ Infusion Pumps for MRI Capsule
Pump Model
Model Code
Minimum Supported
Firmware Version
Alaris™ CC Syringe Pump
(All variants)
80033UN01
80033UN01-G
8003MED01
8003MED01-G
8003TIG01
8003TIG01-G
8003TIG03
8003TIG03-G
All
Alaris™ GH Syringe Pump
(All variants)
80023UN01
80023UN01-G
8002MED01
8002MED01-G
8002TIG01
8002TIG01-G
8002TIG03
8002TIG03-G
All
Alaris™ PK Syringe Pump
(All variants)
80053UN01
8005PK201
8005TIG03
All
Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric Pump
(All variants)
9003MED01-G
9003TIG01-G
9003TIG03-G
v1 .4 .9
If a compatible Pump is visibly damaged, there is the possibility that RF interference could cause artefact to the
scan image, and a replacement Pump may be required. Prior to commencing the scan it is advised that the image be
checked for any interference.
Prior to using an AlarisTM VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pump with the MRI Capsule, check the firmware version of
the Pump. If it is below v1.4.9, do not use with the MRI Capsule, as it would require the use of a Model 180 flow sensor.
The Model 180 flow sensor is not compatible with the MRI Capsule. Arrange with your local BD representative for the
Pump firmware to be upgraded to v1.4.9 or greater.
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The AeroScout tags, all models, are compatible with the BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule.
