Diana Peristaltic Pump, ICU Medical
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1.
Introduction
1.1.
Intended Use
The Diana Peristaltic Pump is an automated pharmacy compounding unit and is intended to be used in
a healthcare facility to dispense a specified quantity of fluid from a set of source containers into a
destination container. It can be used independently as a standalone unit or as a module of the Diana
Pharmacy Workflow System.
1.2.
General Guidelines
Intended users/operators of the System are Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. The operator must
be properly trained in the use of the System. Please follow the information contained in this manual as a
self-paced training guide prior to operating the unit for the first time. Refer to this manual as a reference
guide on as-needed basis, recurring training is not required to operate this unit.
The operator must wear proper protective equipment (PPE) when operating the System and adhere to
facility protocols and standards for operating compounding equipment.
Always follow published guidelines relating to work protection and accident prevention and ensure
professional diligence at all times.
1.3.
Important Safety Instructions
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Read this User Manual before using the Diana Peristaltic Pump.
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DO NOT connect unit directly to humans.
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No modifications to the Diana Peristaltic Pump are allowed. Do not modify in any way, otherwise
there is a possibility of operator injury, impairment or damage to the unit.
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The Diana Peristaltic Pump does not contain any user-serviceable parts. To avoid injury or
damage to the instrument, do not attempt to disassemble or service the instrument.
Malfunctioning systems must be sent back to ICU Medical for repair.
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If unit is damaged during operation, switch off immediately and disconnect from the power
supply.
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If the Diana Peristaltic Pump has observable sharp edges, contact an ICU Medical representative
immediately.
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Do not place the compounder on an unstable surface.
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To avoid the potential for cross-contamination between drugs, replace the tubing set when a
new drug is to be compounded.
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When using the Diana Peristaltic Pump to reconstitute lyophilized powder medications, care
should be taken to ensure the vials remain upright at all times and ensure vials are not over-
pressurized prior to connecting to the Diana Peristaltic Pump.
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The System should only be used with the manufacture-provided power cord (ICU Kit Number
DS1902, ICU Part Number: 826-11518-403).
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If power cord is damaged, stop using the system and unplug the cord from power source.
