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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Features of the MRI Capsule
Pump Alarm Location Beacon
The Pump Alarm Location Beacon is mounted at the top of the MRI Capsule to assist with identifying the presence
of any alarms generated by the Pumps . When lit, the Pump Alarm Location Beacon colour matches that of the visual
status indicator on the Pumps . Alarms of high priority, such as when an infusion is terminated are reflected as flashing
Red . Alarms of medium priority, such as Battery Low, are reflected as flashing or solid Yellow . Alarms of low priority, such
as AC Power Disconnection, are reflected as solid Yellow . The Pump Alarm Location Beacon will indicate the highest
priority of alarm if there are multiple Pumps in an alarm state . The Pump Alarm Location Beacon flashes automatically
whenever any Pump located on an MRI Capsule Tile enters the alarm condition, and stops when the condition is cleared
on the Pump . The Pump Alarm Location Beacon automatically illuminates Red then Yellow each time the MRI Capsule is
switched on .
The Pump Alarm Location Beacon alerts the user to a Pump being in an alarm condition whilst it is connected to the MRI
Capsule, it does not replace the alarm on the Pump which remains the principle indicator that the attention of a clinician
is required .
A summary of the Pump Alarm Priority Level Indicators can be found below .
Pump Alarm Priority
Colour
Frequency
HIGH Priority
Red
Flashing faster than Medium Priority
MEDIUM Priority
Yellow
Flashing or solid
LOW Priority
Yellow
Solid
Note: In the occurrence of a Pump alarm being transmitted to the alarm location beacon, the clinician must decide on
the urgency of alarm by referring to the Pump’s DFU to determine whether it needs to be rectified . If the clinician
decides they need to rectify the alarm condition, they must follow the local hospital policy for entering the scan
room . To clear the Pump Alarm Location Beacon state on the MRI Capsule, the clinician has to clear the alarm
state on the Pump first .
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If the Pump Alarm Location Beacon fails to illuminate when the MRI Capsule is switched on, suspect a
fault. Remove the MRI Capsule from service and contact Qualified Service Personnel.
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There may be a delay, of approximately six seconds, between the Pump going into alarm and the Pump
Alarm Location Beacon activating via the MRI Capsule.
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In the event of a communication fault between the MRI Capsule and the Pump, the MRI Capsule Pump
Alarm Location Beacon and Pump Alarm Beacon may not be synchronised. In this case, refer to the
Pump’s Alarm status. Communication faults could result from hardware failures or incorrect configuration
of the Pump communication parameters
Note: See the ‘Introduction’ section for lists of the Pump Alarm Location Beacon compatibility between the Pumps and
MRI Capsule .
Note: Refer to the individual Pump DFU for alarm priority information .
