User's Manual

System alarms and messages
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System error
The Implantable Insulin Pump has a sophisticated self-monitoring system that
periodically checks for circuit faults. If a fault should occur in the Pump electron-
ics, insulin delivery will stop. Conventional insulin therapy must be initiated
immediately. Notify Medtronic MiniMed immediately.
Pump self test fail
If during a “SELF TEST” the Pump presents a malfunction, the insulin delivery
will stop. Clear the message by pressing SEL then ACT. Notify Medtronic Min-
iMed immediately.
PPC low battery
If the PPC main battery (AA 1.5 volt alkaline) energy is low, the following alarm
display appears each time a new function is programmed:
Clear this message by pressing SEL and then ACT. While the battery should
have sufficient energy for a few additional programming commands, the battery
should be changed as soon as possible. For instructions on changing the battery,
(see Chapter 3, Personal Pump Communicator).
NOTE: If while programming the PPC, the screen goes blank, the
PPC beeps six times and then the “CHECK PUMP
STATUS” message appears, the battery needs to be
replaced. (See Chapter 3 for instructions, Install/Replace
the Main Battery).
PPC Display Type of Alarm Pump Alarm
PUMP STOPPED
1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6
1 In 5 minutes if no PPC
communication
PPC Display Type of Alarm
PUMP
SELF TEST FAIL
1
PPC Display Type of Alarm
PPC
LOW BATTERY
1