User's Manual

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CHAPTER 9 System alarms and
messages
The Medtronic MiniMed 2007D Implantable Insulin Pump System is equipped
with various alarms and messages that ensure the correct function of the system.
The Implantable Insulin Pump alarm system will “beep” when certain conditions
occur. The beeps are designed to be audible through the skin and alert the patient
that the Pump needs attention. For severe alarm conditions the Pump will alarm 4
tones each minute for 10 minutes then, 4 double tones each minute for 10 min-
utes and repeat the pattern. Upon hearing the alarm, the patient must communi-
cate with the PPC, to determine the alarm condition. The alarm can be cleared by
pressing SEL then ACT. The following descriptions explain the alarm conditions
the system may encounter.
The PPC has three types of alarms: audible, vibrate and visual alarms. The chap-
ter will describe for each alarm condition, which screen message appears and the
vibrate or audible alarm associated with it.
Two audible or vibrate alarm types are used:
Alarm Type 1:
If the PPC is set to “vibrate”, the vibrator will be turned on for 3 seconds every
minute for 30 minutes.
If the PPC is set to “audible”, the PPC will beep 6 times every minute for 30 min-
utes. If the alarm is not cleared in 30 minutes, the PPC will beep 6 alternating
tones. The PPC will continue to do so every minute.
Alarm Type 2:
If the PPC is set to “vibrate”, the vibrator will be turned on for 3 seconds every
30 minutes while the condition exists.
If the PPC is set to “audible”, the PPC will beep 3 times every 30 minutes while
the condition exists.
Some alarms can be cleared by pressing SEL then ACT.