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  • Page 1 Alaris® TIVA Syringe Pump Directions For Use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction ....................2 About This Manual .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The Alaris® TIVA Syringe Pump should only be operated by a clinician competent in use of automated syringe pumps and post-placement management of intravenous catheters. CareFusion cannot guarantee the continued system accuracy with other manufacturer’s syringes as identified in the ‘Compatible Syringes’ table. Manufacturers may change syringe specification significant to system accuracy without prior notification.

  • Page 4: Features Of The Alaris® Tiva Syringe Pump

    Features of the Alaris® TIVA Syringe Pump ON/OFF Release lever for High visibility Display Alarm Indicator PURGE/BOLUS MUTE PRESSURE OPTION Finger Grips Extension HOLD Shelf for chevron Syringe Clamp Positive Plunger set hook keys and softkeys Grippers Rating Plate (see Symbol Definitions for an explanation of the symbols used) Release lever for...

  • Page 5: Controls & Indicators

    Controls & Indicators Controls: Symbol Description ON/OFF button - Press once to switch the pump ON. Press and hold down for 3 seconds to switch the pump OFF. RUN button - Press to start the infusion. The green LED will flash during infusion. HOLD button - Press to put the infusion on hold.

  • Page 6: Symbol Definitions

    Symbol Definitions Labelling Symbols: Symbol Description Attention (Consult accompanying documents) Potential Equalisation (PE) Connector RS232/Nurse call Connector (Optional) Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part (Degree of protection against electrical shock) Protected against vertically falling drops of water Alternating Current Device complies with the requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC.

  • Page 7: Main Display Features

    Main Display Features Syringe type fitted / Pump Pressure Drug name Status Information 56.0 ml/h 8.00 0.00 0h 00m 40s mg/kg/h Volume Infused Infusion Volume Option Rate Infused Screen Icons: Symbol Description TIME REMAINING DISPLAY icon - Indicates time before syringe will require replacing. BATTERY icon - Indicates battery charge level to highlight when the battery will require recharging.

  • Page 8: Operating Precautions

    However, it may be used in domestic establishments under the supervision of Medical professionals with additional necessary appropriate measures. (Consult Technical Service Manual, appropriately trained technical personnel or CareFusion for further information). • This pump is not intended to be used in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide.
  • Page 9 MRI compatible pump as such. 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.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Initial Set-up Before operating the pump read this Directions For Use manual carefully. 1. Check that the pump is complete, undamaged and that the voltage rating specified on the label is compatible with your AC power supply. 2. Items supplied are: Alaris®...
  • Page 11 Getting Started (continued) Do not mount the pump with the AC power inlet or the syringe pointing upwards. This could affect the electrical safety in the event of a fluid spill or lead to the infusion of air which may be in the syringe. Pole Clamp Installation The pole clamp is fitted to the rear of the pump and will provide secure fixing to vertical I.V.
  • Page 12 Getting Started (continued) Loading and Confirming a Syringe Warning: To securely load and confirm a syringe carefully follow the steps below. An incorrect loading of a syringe may result in misidentification of the syringe type and size. If then confirmed, this may lead to significant inaccuracy of the infusion rate and may also affect pump performance.
  • Page 13 Note: If the PURGE SYRINGE option has been enabled then the prompt to purge screen is displayed and the extension set can be purged as required, however ensure that the extension set is not connected to the patient during this process. CareFusion recommends to limit the number of configured syringe types and sizes available for selection on the pump.
  • Page 14 Getting Started (Continued) There are no Volume To Be Infused (VTBI) features in the Alaris® TIVA Syringe Pump during either maintenance or no drug mode. Thus infusion will continue until manual intervention or end of syringe. Exercise care when entering or adjusting any settings, to ensure that the data and units entered are correct. Starting the Pump - TIVA Mode The sequence of operation in TIVA mode is INDUCTION*, PAUSE* and MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 15 Getting Started (Continued) Starting the Pump - NORMAL Mode When a drug is selected the pump enters TIVA Mode - see Starting the Pump - TIVA Mode. 1. Connect the pump to an AC power supply using the AC power cable. Press the a button. 2.

  • Page 16: Basic Features

    Basic Features During the pause and maintenance modes the bolus function is enabled. During hold mode the bolus function is disabled. Purge The purge feature is available before the infusion has been started and when the syringe is changed, the syringe must be reconfirmed to activate the purge feature.
  • Page 17 Basic Features (Continued) Pressure Level 1. To check and adjust the pressure level press the button. A bar graph will be displayed showing the pressure alarm level and the current pressure level. 2. Press the keys to increase or decrease the alarm level. The new level will be indicated on the display. 3.
  • Page 18 Basic Features (Continued) ? Repeat Operation When activating REPEAT OPERATION the protocol used for the preceeding operation will be used. This includes any changes made to the concentration, induction dose rate, induction time and maintenance dose rate prior to confirmation. This option will only appear in the options menu when the infusion has been stopped.

  • Page 19: 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 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.

  • Page 20: Configured Options

    Configured Options This menu comprises a list of options which are configurable by the user. 1. Turn the pump OFF. button turn the pump ON. 2. Whilst holding down the 3. The main display will show 000. Enter the access code for Configured Options using the keys, pressing NEXT to move through the digits.
  • Page 21 Configured Options (Continued) Clock Set 1. Select CLOCK SET from the Configured Options menu using the keys and press the OK softkey. 2. Use the keys to adjust the date displayed, pressing the NEXT softkey to access the next field. 3.
  • Page 22 Alaris® TIVA Syringe Pump Configured Options Record General Options Enter the pump-specific information for your records on a copy of this page. Option Default Range Setting 1.9.x & Software Version 1.6.2 & 2.1.0 2.3.x and above NURSE CALL FITTED Disabled Disabled Enabled/Disabled NURSE CALL INVERT...
  • Page 23 Configured Options (Continued) Drug Set-up 1. Select the DRUG LIBRARY option using the f keys and press the OK softkey indicated on the screen. 2. To add a DRUG NAME press NEW softkey indicated on the screen and modify as indicated. 3.
  • Page 24 Drug Protocol Record 1000DF00330 Issue 4 23/34...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Infusion Specifications - Memory Retention - Maximum infusion rate can be set as part of the configuration. The electronic memory of the pump will be retained for more than 6 0.1ml/h - 150ml/h 5ml syringes months when not powered up. 0.1ml/h - 300ml/h 10ml syringes System Accuracy -...

  • Page 26: Compatible Syringes

    Compatible Syringes The pump is calibrated and labelled for use with single-use disposable Luer lock syringes. Only use the size and type of syringe specified on the pump display. The full list of permitted syringe models is dependent on the software version of the pump. 10ml 20ml 30ml...

  • Page 27: Compatible Extension Sets

    The pump uses standard, single-use, disposable extension sets and syringes with Luer lock connectors. The user is responsible for verifying the suitability of a product used, if it is not recommended by Cardinal Health. For availability please contact your local CareFusion representative because new sets are continuously being developed for our customers.
  • Page 28 The pump uses standard, single-use, disposable extension sets and syringes with Luer lock connectors. The user is responsible for verifying the suitability of a product used, if it is not recommended by CareFusion. For availability please contact your local CareFusion representative because new sets are continuously being developed for our customers.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Alaris® Syringe Pump, and in conjunction with Alaris® Syringe Pump software, controls battery use, charge and temperature. Any use of battery packs that are not manufactured by CareFusion in the Alaris® Syringe Pump is at your sole risk, and CareFusion does not provide any warranty for or endorsement on any battery packs that are not manufactured by CareFusion.
  • Page 30 If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your CareFusion affiliate office or distributor for further information.

  • Page 31: Occlusion Pressure Limits

    Occlusion Pressure Limits Time to alarm following occlusion is achieved in less than 30 minutes at rates of 1 ml/h and higher by the appropriate selection of occlusion levels. The following graphs show the typical values for time to alarm and bolus volume that can be expected in the event of an occlusion when the BD Plastipak 50 ml syringe is selected with a G40020B standard extension set.

  • Page 32: Irda, Rs232 And Nurse Call Specification

    IrDA, RS232 and Nurse Call Specification IrDA / RS232 / Nurse Call Feature RS232 / Nurse Call Connection Data The RS232 / Nurse call feature is an optional feature on Alari Nurse call Specification - s® Syringe Pumps. It allows the pump to be monitored remotely Connector D Type - 9 Pin and/or controlled via a suitable central monitoring or computer...

  • Page 33: Trumpet Curves & Start-Up Curves

    Trumpet Curves & Start-up Curves In this pump, as with all infusion systems, the action of the pumping mechanism and variations in individual syringes cause short-term fluctuations in rate accuracy. The following curves show typical performance of the system in two ways: 1) the delay in onset of fluid flow when infusion commences (start-up curves), and 2) the accuracy of fluid delivery over various time periods is measured (trumpet curves).

  • Page 34: Spare Parts

    A comprehensive list of spare parts for this pump is included within the Technical Service Manual. The Technical Service Manual (1000SM00001) is now available in electronic format on the World Wide Web at :- www.carefusion.co.uk/alaris-technical/ A username and password are required to access our manuals. Please contact local customer services representative to obtain login details.

  • Page 35: Service Contacts

    Service Contacts For service contact your local Affiliate Office or Distributor. CareFusion, CareFusion, CareFusion, CareFusion, PO Box 5527, Pascalstr. 2, Döbrentei tér 1, Avda. São Miguel, 296 Atelier 14 Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 52499 Baesweiler, H-1013 Budapest, 2775-751 Carcavelos, Lisboa Deutschland.
  • Page 36 Alaris, Guardrails and IVAC are registered trademarks of CareFusion Corporation or one of its affiliates. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2000-2015 CareFusion Corporation or one of its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary information...

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