User`s manual

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Procedure for Checking Pumps Between Patients
Purpose
This Pump Test Procedure is for use by Technicians to inspect, test and prepare a pump for
use by a new patient. It checks volumetric delivery accuracy and all pump safety systems.
Also initialization is performed for various parameters.
This procedure is intended to be used by Technicians familiar with operation of the Curlin
Medical Infusion Pump.
Note: This procedure does not replace the recommended Annual Preventive Maintenance.
The pump should receive preventive maintenance by a qualified technician annually.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required for this procedure:
• A NEW Administration Set (old or used sets are not suitable for the volumetric delivery
and pressure measurements tests.)
• Volumetric measurement device (i.e. calibrated weight scale, burette or syringe.)
• Beaker with clean, fresh water or I.V. container.
Note: If the administration set contains a filter, sterile saline or sterile water should be used.
Maintenance Between Patients
This procedure does not replace the recommended preventive maintenance. The pump
should receive preventive maintenance by a qualified technician annually.
1 CLEAN AND INSPECT PUMP FOR DAMAGE:
a Clean the pump with a soft cloth dampened with a designated antiseptic, disinfectant
solution or a solution of household bleach diluted 9:1 with water. Be sure to clean all
surfaces, including the pumping chamber.
b Inspect pump for damage. Check all case surfaces for cracks. Open the pumping
chamber door. Examine the finger seal to confirm that no cuts or tears exist.
Confirm that the door is well aligned by closing it with no unreasonable interference.
Verify that the Power and Bolus/Data connectors are securely mounted on the case
(no loose nuts). Verify that all labels are legible and in good condition. Check that
Keypad is securely attached to case and that no corners are pealing up. Verify that
the Battery Door is in place and that the Battery Contacts in the Battery
Compartment are not deformed.
2 VOLUMETRIC DELIVERY TEST:
a Install a new primed Administration Set in the pump and latch the door.
b Connect the up-stream side of administration set to a un-pressurized water source.
c Connect the down stream side of administration set to a volumetric measurement
device (i.e. a calibrated scale or burette).