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Liberty
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A Patient's Reference to the Most Commonly
Asked Questions about the Liberty
This information is not intended to replace the advice or training from your physician or PD nurse. Please refer to the Instructions
For Use (IFU) for detailed information, on device description, instructions, contraindications, warnings and precautions.
Cycler Handi-Guide
Cycler
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Summary of Contents for Fresenius Medical Care Liberty
- Page 1 Liberty Cycler Handi-Guide ® A Patient’s Reference to the Most Commonly Asked Questions about the Liberty Cycler ® This information is not intended to replace the advice or training from your physician or PD nurse. Please refer to the Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TREATMENT AND CYCLE BASED TREATMENTS CYCLER SET UP TIPS OPERATION QUESTIONS STAY•SAFE ORGANIZER ® ALARMS WARNING MESSAGES DRAIN COMPLICATIONS DIFFERENT PEOPLE DRAIN DIFFERENTLY POWER FAILURE BYPASSING OVERFILL DISCONNECTING CLEANING OPTIONS THERAPY SETTINGS... -
Page 3: Introduction
Liberty cycler at home or whenever you may need a quick reference guide. This guide is not intended to take the place of the Liberty Cycler User’s Guide (P/N 480038) where you will find more detailed information about using your cycler. -
Page 4: Treatment And Cycle Based Treatments
Treatment Based and Cycle Based Treatments The Liberty cycler may be programmed to deliver Treatment Based or Cycle Based therapy. TREATMENT BASED means that your total treatment time will be programmed into your cycler. Your cycler will deliver your treatment in the specified amount of time. This method is useful for people that need to finish treatment by a certain time in the mornings in order to meet other obligations such as going to work. -
Page 5: Cycler Set Up Tips
Cycler Set-Up Tips How do I load the cassette? Make sure that the Liberty cycler is positioned near the front of the table or cart so that all lines can hang freely from the cassette. Open the cassette door by pressing the latch on top of the door. - Page 6 Cycler Set-Up Tips How many solution bags can be placed on the heater tray? Solution bags should be connected to the lines on a flat surface with the ports facing you to decrease the chance of contamination. However, no more than two 5,000 mL (<15 kg or 33 lbs) can be placed at one time on top of the heater tray.
- Page 7 If your doctor has told you to do an exchange using a manual CAPD system in addition to exchanges automatically delivered by the Liberty cycler, you will need to enter the fill volume used for this manual exchange into the Liberty before initiating drain ‘0’. This is important because the Liberty must know how much drain volume to expect in order to ensure that Drain ‘0’...
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Page 8: Operation Questions
Operation What if the dwell time is shorter than expected? In Treatment Based mode, your cycler will adjust the dwell time based on the total time programmed, the number of cycles, as well as the time it takes for each drain and fill. If a drain or fill cycle takes longer than estimated by your cycler, the dwell time will be shortened to make sure you end treatment on time. - Page 9 What if the alarm volume is too soft or too loud? When you receive your Liberty cycler, the alarm volume is preset to 5, with 1 being the lowest volume and 20 being the loudest. You may change this setting by selecting the “My Settings”...
- Page 10 Put in the rectangular metal end of the IQdrive into the slot in the upper left back panel of the Liberty. Turn the Liberty on. A small light will appear on the IQdrive letting you know that it is correctly inserted. The drive is designed to fit one way. Be sure it fits snugly.
- Page 11 Operation How do I use the IQdrive for the first time or with a new prescription? You may choose to Accept or Reject the new settings or view Current Settings. If you choose to view the Current Settings, the display will show the patient settings on your cycler.
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Page 12: Stay•Safe Organizer
stay•safe Organizer When and how do I put the stay•safe PIN connector (trigger) on the blue patient line into the stay•safe organizer? • After inserting your cassette, you should place the trigger at the end of the tubing set patient connector into the organizer clip. NOTE: See Fig. -
Page 13: Alarms
You will also be asked for your Liberty cycler serial number and software version, which is found on the top of your cycler. -
Page 14: Warning Messages
Warning Messages What do I do when I get a warning? Orange status bar warnings alert you to conditions that need your attention. During a warning your cycler beeps to notify you of the warning and the status bar turns to orange. Press the STOp key to mute the beeping. -
Page 15: Drain Complications
Drain Complications What should I do if I have a Drain Complication? If the Liberty cycler displays a warning for Drain Complication the following are suggestions for troubleshooting: • Check that your catheter is not kinked and the clamp is open •... -
Page 16: Different People Drain Differently
The graph below provides a guideline for drain time based on fill volumes. The Liberty cycler will not allow a drain time to be programmed that is less than the programmed fill volume divided by 100 mL. For example, if your fill volume is 2500 mL, the Liberty will not allow a drain time of less than 25 minutes to be programmed. -
Page 17: Power Failure
An “F” will show up in your records indicating a power failure occurred during that treatment. NOTE: Your Liberty cycler must be plugged into a 120V three-prong power outlet. warning: If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact Technical Support. Do not alter the power cord. - Page 18 Power Failure What happens when power is restored? • Your cycler will go through a “Power Fail Recovery” process if power fail happened during drain, fill, dwell or pause • An audible beep will be heard. Press STOp to mute the warning. •...
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Page 19: Bypassing
Bypassing Why can’t I bypass during my treatment? If you attempt to bypass when it is unsafe to do so, a message will be displayed on the screen reading “bypass not allowed”. Bypass is not allowed during: • Drain: if the patient has not drained enough that overfill can occur after the next fill •... -
Page 20: Overfill
Overfill What is overfill and how do I prevent it? Increased intraperitoneal volume (IIPV), commonly known as Overfill, is when you have too much fluid in your abdomen. Overfill/IIPV may be caused by inadequate drainage, and may result in serious injury or death. Some of the symptoms you may have if you experience an overfill are: •... -
Page 21: Disconnecting
Disconnecting How do I disconnect from my Liberty cycler? • Mask and wash or sanitize hands as instructed by your PD nurse • Twist the stay•safe trigger 1/4 turn to the right • Push trigger to insert new PIN into line •... -
Page 22: Cleaning
How do I clean my Liberty cycler? Keep your Liberty cycler clean and dry at all times. Clean the exterior surface of your machine as needed using a damp cloth and a dilute (1:100) bleach solution. After wiping your machine with the damp bleach cloth, re-wipe with a water-dampened cloth. -
Page 23: Options
Liberty Cycler Options What are my optional settings on the Liberty? The following settings are programmed under the “Options” tab on the “My Settings” screen. • Add Diurnal UF – Your PD Nurse will tell you whether or not to select “YES” for this option •... - Page 24 Liberty Cycler Options What are my optional settings on the Liberty? • SI units – You choose YES or NO If you choose YES: Weight - Kg Blood Glucose - mmol/L Temperature - °C If you choose NO: Weight - lb Blood Glucose - mg/dL Temperature - °F...
- Page 25 • Time – Your cycler arrives with the date set for the Pacific Standard time zone. Reset the time to your specific time zone by following the directions in your Liberty Cycler User’s Guide. • Screen blanking – The purpose of the screen blanking functionality is to darken the touch screen so that there is no added light in the room.
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Page 26: Therapy Settings
Liberty Cycler Therapy Settings What are the therapy ranges for the Liberty cycler? • Total therapy time – Programmable up to 47 hours and 59 minutes • Fill volume range – 500 mL to 4000 mL (pause and last fill volumes may be 0) •... - Page 27 Liberty Cycler Therapy Settings How do I change the time on my Liberty cycler? When your machine arrives from the factory, it is pre-set to Pacific time. You need to reset this to your specific time zone. Once you start your treatment, you cannot change the time. Therefore, you must make the change before you begin or wait until you are finished.
- Page 28 Liberty Cycler Therapy Settings What personal health data do I enter into the Liberty cycler? • Your personal Health Data – When you select “YES” under your personal data options for this setting you will be required to fill in the following data: •...
- Page 29 For all inquiries or questions, please contact Technical Support at 800-227-2572. Fresenius Medical Care, the triangle logo, Liberty, stay•safe and IQdrive are trademarks of Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. or its affiliated companies. ©2008-2014 Fresenius Medical Care North America. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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How to change time
To change the time on the Fresenius Medical Care Liberty cycler:
1. Touch the “My Settings” button and select the “Hardware” tab.
2. Touch the yellow “Time Format” box; it will turn orange.
3. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to set it to AM/PM or 24-hour format.
4. Press OK.
5. Touch the yellow “Time” box; it will turn orange.
6. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to set the hour, then press OK.
7. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to set the minutes, then press OK.
8. The box will turn yellow, indicating the time has been set.
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