Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series - Chapter 9: O P E R a T I O N a L P R E C a U T I O N S, L I M I T a T I O N S a N D H a Z a R D S; W a R N I N G S F O R T H E a U T O C a T 2 S E R I E S; C a U T I O N S F O R T H E a U T O C a T 2 S E R I E S; H a Z a R D S a S S O C I a T E D W I T H T H E a U T O C a T 2 S E R I E

Operational Precautions, Limitations and Hazards
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9. Operational Precautions, Limitations and Hazards
CHAPTER 9: Operational Precautions, Limitations and Hazards
The AutoCAT
®
2 Series IABP System has many built-in safety mechanisms. Diagnostic
alarms alert you to certain console and catheter conditions that require your attention.
It is very important to respond to these alarms promptly, especially those that involve
pump shutdown. In addition, you must observe certain precautions while you operate
the AutoCAT
®
2 Series IABP System to assure smooth operation and patient safety.
Follow the Warnings and Cautions listed in this chapter carefully. They are also cited in
other sections as appropriate.
The AutoCAT
®
2 Series IABP System is designed to maximize patient and user safety.
However, it is a high voltage system. This chapter also describes the hazards associated
with the use of the AutoCAT
®
2 Series. Accidents are preventable. Please observe the
appropriate precautions. Section 9.3 describes what to do in case of system malfunction
or pump shutdown.
The contents of this chapter include:
9.1: Warnings for the AutoCAT
®
2 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2: Cautions for the AutoCAT
®
2 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
9.3: Hazards Associated with the AutoCAT
®
2 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.4: System Malfunction and Pump Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
The key precautions to observe during Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping are briefly
summarized below as reminders. These statements are cited and explained throughout
this manual as appropriate. The instructions in this manual in no way supersede
established medical practices or staff preferences concerning patient care. Always
observe “best practice” as determined by the medical community. The following
precautions should be observed:
WARNING The biomedical engineering department or other qualified
(pages 2-3 and 10-3) person should verify the integrity of the AC power system
ground. In addition, the ground should be checked
periodically.
WARNING The AutoCAT
®
2 Series IABP System requires a trained
(pages 2-3 and 5-2) operator who has read and understands all sections of this
manual prior to using the AutoCAT
®
2 Series IABP System.
Only medical personnel trained in the use of IABP devices
and acting under a physician’s orders should operate this
system.
WARNING Use only Accessories supplied with the AutoCAT
®
2 Series pumps
(page 2-5) or meet specifications provided by Arrow International. Use of
other accessories may not result in correct system operation.