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Alaris™ PK Plus Syringe Pump
Alarms and Warnings
Alarms and Warnings
Alarms are indicated by a combination of an audible alarm, flashing alarm indicator and a descriptive message in the display.
1. First press the
R
button to silence the alarm for a maximum of 2 minutes, then check the display for an alarm message. Press
CANCEL
to cancel the alarm message.
2. If the infusion has stopped, rectify the cause of the alarm then press the
b
button to resume the infusion.
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If the Pump initiates a safety processor alarm condition (an audible high pitched continuous shrill accompanied
with a red alarm indicator) and there is no error message displayed on the Pump, remove the Pump from service for
examination by Qualified Service Personnel.
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Infusion will stop for all alarms that have a Red (high priority) alarm indicator.
Display
Alarm
Priority
Alarm
Indicator
Description and Troubleshooting Guide
DRIVE DISENGAGED
High
Red
The drive system has been disengaged during operation. Check the finger
grips and the position of the syringe.
OCCLUSION
High
Red
Excessive pressure measured at the syringe plunger exceeding the alarm
limit. Identify and remove the cause of the blockage in the drive, syringe, or
administration system before restarting the infusion.
CHECK SYRINGE
High
Red
Incorrect size of syringe has been fitted, the syringe has not been positioned
correctly or has been disturbed during operation. Check the syringe location
and the position.
A
CHECK SYRINGE
alarm may indicate the incorrect size of syringe has been
fitted; the syringe has not been positioned correctly, or has been disturbed
during operation, for example, the user opens the syringe clamp, or If the
syringe plunger loses contact with the plunger button.
If there is no identifiable cause for the
CHECK SYRINGE
alarm(s) then the
pump should be removed from clinical use and examined by Qualified Service
Personnel in accordance with the Alaris Syringe Pump Technical Service Manual.
BATTERY LOW
Medium
Amber
Battery charge low with 30 minutes operation remaining. Battery indicator will
flash and after 30 minutes a continuous audible alarm will indicate that the
battery is exhausted. Reconnect to the AC Power Supply to continue operation
and charge the internal battery.
BATTERY EMPTY
High
Red
The internal battery is exhausted. Connect the Pump to the AC Power Supply.
NEAR END OF INFUSION
Medium
Amber
The Pump is nearing the end of the infusion. This value can be configured.
END OF INFUSION
High
Red
The Pump has reached the end of the infusion and the Pump has stopped
infusing. A pre-set volume will remain in the syringe to minimise the risk of the
infusion of air bubbles into the set. This value can be configured.
END OF INFUSION
Medium
Amber
The Pump has reached the end of the infusion and the Pump continues to
infuse at KVO or set rate if lower.
TITRATION NOT
CONFIRMED
Medium
Amber
The infusion rate has been changed, but has not been confirmed and 2
minutes has expired without any operation. Press the
R
button to silence
the alarm, then press the
CANCEL
softkey to clear this message. Check
infusion rate and confirm by pressing the
b
button or press the
h
button
to revert to the previous rate. Press the
b
button to start infusion. (This
alarm only occurs if rate titration is enabled).
Note:
To silence the titration call back prior to the Titration Not Confirmed
alarm, press and hold the
R
button for approximately 3 seconds.
AC POWER FAIL
Medium
Amber
AC Power has been disconnected and the Pump is operating on battery power,
if this occurs when the Pump is infusing the message
INFUSION CONTINUES
will be displayed. Reconnect AC Power Supply or press the
R
button
to silence the alarm and continue with battery operation. The alarm will
automatically cancel if the AC Power Supply is reconnected.
Error Code and Message
High
Red
The alarm system has detected an internal malfunction. Note the malfunction
code. Remove Pump from service for examination by Qualified Service
Personnel.
ATTENTION
(with “3 Beeps”)
Medium
Amber
Three beeps will sound if the Pump has been left on for more than 2 minutes*
(referred to as
CALLBACK
in the log) without starting the operation. Press the
R
button to silence the alarm for a further 2 minutes*. Alternatively press
and hold down the
R
button and wait for 3 beeps in succession, this will
put the warning alarm on standby for 60 minutes.
*Configurable option.
