Ranger Blood and Fluid Warming Systems
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Arizant Healthcare Inc.
Initial Equipment Check
• Make sure the 3M
TM
Ranger
TM
unit’s power cord is plugged into the unit�
• When checking for grounding, clamp to the screw threads on the unit’s I�V� pole clamp or the
equipotential stud on the rear of the unit� Clamp should be tightened securely�
• Sometime during shipping, this unit may have been exposed to extreme temperatures� e unit
may need a period of 20 minutes or more to return to normal operating temperature� Store the
Ranger unit at room temperature, allowing it to equilibrate, before using or testing the unit�
Introduction
e Ranger warming system includes a warming unit and a disposable administration set� e
Ranger warming unit is designed to be mounted to an I�V� pole� A handle located on the top of
the unit makes transport easy� When mounted to the I�V� pole, the unit ts easily above the 3M
TM
Bair Hugger
TM
500 or 700 series warming unit�
mOdel 245 BlOOd/fluid warming SySTem
e Ranger blood/uid warming system is designed to warm blood, blood products, and liquids and
deliver these at ow rates from KVO to 500 mL/min� At these ow rates, the device maintains uid
output temperatures ranging from 33°C to 41°C (Note: is is for room temperature uids only)� It
takes less than two minutes to warm up to the 41°C ±1 set point temperature� e alarm points on the
Model 245 are 43°C ±1 and 46°C [+3, -2°C]�
Disposable blood/uid sets are available for standard ow, high ow, and pediatric applications�
Disposable sets are sterile, latex-free, single-use-only items and are designed to be used with the
reusable warming unit� Do not use other disposable sets with the Model 245, including those
designed for the Model 247 irrigation warming system�
mOdel 247 irrigaTiOn warming SySTem
e Ranger irrigation warming system is designed to warm irrigation uids and deliver these
at ow rates from 0 to 865 mL/min when the bag is hung 100 cm above the scope� At these ow
rates, the device maintains uid output temperatures ranging from 33°C to 41°C (Note: is is for
room temperature uids only)� It takes less than two minutes to warm up to the 41°C ±1 set point
temperature� e alarm points on the Model 247 are 48°C (±2) and 50°C (±2)�
e Ranger irrigation uid warming disposable set is sterile, latex-free, and is designed to be used
with the reusable Ranger irrigation uid warming unit� Do not use other disposable sets with the
Model 247, including those designed for the Model 245 blood/uid warming system�
indicaTiOnS fOr uSe
Blood/Fluid Warming SyStem
e Ranger blood/uid warming system is intended to warm blood, blood products, and liquids�
irrigation Fluid Warming SyStem
e Ranger irrigation uid warming system is intended to warm irrigation uids�