1000DF00480 Issue 2 7/48
Infusion Sets
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Use only sets dedicated for use with the pump. The use of any other set may cause improper
operation, resulting in an inaccurate fluid delivery or other potential hazard.
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It is recommended that infusion sets are changed according to the instructions in the 'Changing
the Infusion Set' section. Carefully read the Directions For Use supplied with the infusion set
prior to use.
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When combining several apparatus and/or instruments with infusion sets and other tubing, for
example via a 3-way tap or multiple infusion, the performance of the pump may be affected and
should be monitored closely.
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Uncontrolled flow may result if the infusion set is not properly isolated from the patient i.e.
closing a tap in the set or activating an in-line clamp / roller clamp.
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The infusion set may be fitted with an in-line clamp, which can be used to occlude tubing in case
it is required to stop fluid flow.
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The pump is a positive pressure pump, which should use infusion sets fitted with Luer lock
fittings or equivalent locking connectors.
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To infuse from a burette, close the roller clamp above the burette and open the clamp on the
vent on top of the burette.
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Before operating the pump, verify the infusion set is free from kinks and installed correctly in
the pump.
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Discard infusion set if the packaging is not intact or the protector cap is detached. Ensure sets
are not kinked as this may occlude the tubing.
Using Collapsible bags, Glass Bottles and Semi Rigid containers
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It is recommended that the air vent be opened on the infusion set if using glass bottles or semi-
rigid containers, to reduce the partial vacuum formed as the fluid is infused from the container.
This action will ensure the pump can maintain volumetric accuracy whilst the container empties.
The action of opening the air vent for semi-rigid containers should take place after the spiking of
the container and priming of the drip chamber.
Steps for Glass Bottles and Semi-rigid containers
4.
5.
3.
2.
Spike the
container
Fill drip
chamber to
fill line
Prime the set by
opening / closing the
roller clamp
1.
Close the
roller clamp
Open the air vent
to allow pressure
equalisation - ready
for infusion
Steps for the Collapsible bags
Follow steps 1 to 3 as shown for the
semi-rigid containers, however
do not
open vent as in step 4, but prime the
set as per step 5. Ensure the bag outlet
is fully pierced before filling the drip
chamber.
Operating Environment
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When using any infusion pump in conjunction with other pumps or devices requiring vascular
access, extra care is advised. Adverse delivery of medication or fluids can be caused by the
substantial variation in pressures created within the fluid channels of such pumps. Typical
examples of those pumps are used during dialysis, bypass or cardiac assist applications.
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The pump is suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments and those
directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
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This pump is not intended to be used in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with
air or oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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Do not use the pump in a hyperbaric chamber.
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Do not use the pump near Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
including Stereotaxis technology
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Operating Precautions
