Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric Pump
Operating Precautions
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Alarm Conditions
• Several alarm conditions detected by this Pump will stop the infusion and generate visual and audible
alarms . Users must perform regular checks to ensure that the infusion is progressing correctly and no
alarms are operating . The user must be within proximity to the pump so that they have the ability to
recognize when the Pump is in an alarm state .
• At power-up, the Pump will activate both the alert indicator and the audio alert function . A Pump that
does not activate both must not be used and should be sent to qualified service personnel .
• Should any alarm condition persist after all appropriate mitigations, it is recommended to replace that
particular Pump and quarantine the Pump for the attention of qualified service personnel .
Mounting the Pump
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• The most accurate pressure monitoring in the infusion set is achieved when the Pump is positioned close
to the patient's heart level .
• Do not mount the Pump in a horizontal position or with the AC power inlet pointing upwards as this could
affect electrical safety in the event of a fluid spill .
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
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• Therapeutic Radiation Equipment: Do not use the Pump in the vicinity of any Therapeutic Radiation
Equipment, such as Linear Accelerators . Levels of radiation generated by Therapeutic Radiation Equipment
may severely affect functioning of the Pump . Please consult manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
distance and other precautionary requirements . For further information, please contact your local
CareFusion representative .
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): The Pump contains ferromagnetic materials which are susceptible to
interference with magnetic fields generated by MRI devices, therefore the Pump is not an MRI compatible
Pump . If use of the Pump within an MRI environment is unavoidable, then CareFusion highly recommends
securing the Pump at a safe distance from the magnetic field outside the identified Controlled Access
Area in order to evade any magnetic interference to the Pump or MRI image distortion . This safe
distance should be established in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations regarding
electromagnetic interference (EMI) . For further information, please refer to the product Technical Service
Manual (TSM) . Alternatively, contact your local CareFusion representative for further guidance .
• Accessories: Do not use any non-recommended accessory with the Pump . The Pump is tested and
compliant with the relevant EMC claims only with the recommended accessories . Use of any accessory,
transducer or cable, other than those specified by CareFusion, may result in increased emissions or
decreased Pump immunity .
• This Pump is a CISPR 11 Group 1 Class B device and uses RF energy only for its internal function in
the normal product offering, therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any
interference with the nearby electronic equipment . Nevertheless, this Pump emits electromagnetic
radiation which is within the levels specified by IEC/EN60601-2-24 and IEC/EN60601-1-2 . If the Pump
interacts with other equipment, measures should be taken to minimise the effects, for instance by
repositioning or relocation .
Earth Conductor
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• The Pump is a Class I device, therefore must be earthed when connected to an AC power supply .
• When connected to an external power source, a three-wire (Live, Neutral, Earth) supply must be used .
If the integrity of the external protective conductor on the AC power cable has been compromised, the
Pump should be disconnected from the AC power source and operated utilising the internal battery .
• This Pump also has an internal power source .
