Operator's Manual
6
Cautions
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Do not operate the pump at temperatures below 2°C (36°F) or above 40°C (104°F) to avoid damaging
the electronic circuitry.
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Do not store the pump at temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above 60°C (140°F) to avoid damaging
the electronic circuitry. Do not store the pump with a CADD™ medication cassette reservoir or CADD
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administration set attached.
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If the pump is stored outside of the environmental operating conditions and within the specified
environmental storage conditions, allow the pump to warm or cool to operating temperature for at
least one hour prior to use to avoid damaging the electronic circuitry.
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Do not expose the pump to humidity levels below 20% or above 90% relative humidity to avoid
damaging the electronic circuitry.
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CADD
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pumps are sealed units. A broken or damaged seal will therefore be considered conclusive
evidence that the pump has been misused and/or altered, which voids any and all warranties. All
service and repair of CADD
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pumps must be performed by Smiths Medical or its authorized agents.
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Inspect the AA batteries for damage or wear to the metal or plastic insulation prior to use, or after the
pump has been dropped or hit. Replace the batteries if any damage is noted.
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Do not store the pump for prolonged periods with the batteries installed. Battery leakage could
damage the pump.
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If the power up results in an error message indicating that the protocol library was lost, do not proceed
with using the pump. Follow your facility’s procedures for downloading protocol libraries.
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Use only Smiths Medical accessories that are specified for use with the CADD
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-Solis Ambulatory
Infusion Pump, as other brands may adversely affect pump operation.
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If you are using a CADD™ medication cassette reservoir in which the medication is frozen, thaw at
room temperature only. Do not heat in a microwave oven as this may damage the product and cause
leakage.
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Do not immerse the pump in cleaning fluid or water. Do not allow solution to soak in to the pump,
accumulate on the keypad, or enter the battery compartment, USB port, remote dose cord jack, or
power jack areas. Moisture buildup inside the pump may damage the pump.
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Do not oversaturate the chassis area on the bottom of the pump with cleaning or disinfecting
solutions. Oversaturating this area can cause damage to the pump sensors over time.
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Do not clean the pump with acetone, other plastic solvents, or abrasive cleaners, as damage to the
pump may occur. Also refer to the instructions for use for each accessory before proceeding with
cleaning and disinfecting. Some accessories may have their own list of acceptable cleaning and
disinfecting solutions.
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The pump should not be directly irradiated by therapeutic levels of ionizing radiation due to the risk of
permanent damage to the pump’s electronic circuitry. The best procedure to follow is to remove the
pump from the patient during therapeutic radiation sessions or diagnostic levels of radiographic and
fluoroscopic radiation. If the pump must remain in the vicinity during a diagnostic or therapy session, it
should be shielded, and its ability to function properly should be confirmed following treatment.
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Do not expose the pump directly to ultrasound, as permanent damage to the electronic circuitry may
occur.
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The pump should not be exposed to MRI equipment because the pump is not intended or designed to
be used in the MRI environment. Exposing the pump to magnetic fields that exceed the 600 gauss line
may cause irreversible damage, rendering the pump inoperable.
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Use of this pump on patients monitored by electronic equipment may cause artifactual interference.
As with all electronic equipment, electrical artifacts which affect the performance of other equipment,
such as ECG monitors, can occur. The user should check the correct function of the equipment prior to
use.
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Do not use the pump in hyperbaric chambers as they affect how the pump works and may also cause
damage to the pump.