BD Alaris GP - Alarms: Specific Alarm Conditions; Specific Alarm Conditions

Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Alarms
BDDF00535 Issue 1
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Display Infusion Status Cause(s) Action
NO FLOW Infusion stopped Flow sensor detects no flow.
• Check flow sensor.
• Check fluid level in container.
• Ensure all clamps above Pump are
open.
• Ensure drip chamber is half filled.
• Ensure that the bag spike is inserted
correctly.
• Check flow sensor is clean.
FLOW ERROR Infusion stopped
Gross difference between
detected drops and expected
amount of drops.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Check flow sensor.
• Check fluid level in drip chamber.
FLOW ERROR (In secondary
infusion mode only)
Infusion stopped Unexpected drops detected.
• Hang secondary container above
primary.
• Check drops are from secondary
container when infusing.
• Flow sensor disconnection is
recommended.
FREE FLOW Infusion stopped Uncontrolled flow possible.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Remove Pump from use.
BATTERY EMPTY Infusion stopped
The internal battery is
exhausted. The Pump will
automatically switch off in the
immediate future.
• Connect to power supply immediately
or switch Pump off.
SAFETY CLAMP Pump on hold
Safety clamp broken or
missing.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Replace infusion set.
• Investigate and correct set loading.
SET MISLOAD Pump on hold Set loaded incorrectly.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Investigate and correct set loading.
FLOW SENSOR DISCONNECT Infusion stopped
Flow sensor unplugged
during infusion.
• Check / replace flow sensor or set VTBI.
WRONG SET Pump on hold Safety clamp not detected.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Check set and close door.
• Replace infusion set (If necessary).
DOOR CLOSE INCOMPLETE Pump on hold
Safety clamp in non-occluded
position with door open or
obstructed.
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp.
• Investigate and correct set loading.
• Close door.
DO NOT USE
Pump on hold /
infusion stopped
Internal error has occurred. • Remove Pump from use.
LEVER OPEN Infusion stopped Door lever is open
• Check door lever.
• Check lever hooks.
• Check lever is not obstructed, if so, free
obstruction.
VTBI DONE Infusion stopped Intended VTBI completed. • Set new VTBI or clear VTBI.
SET CLOCK Pump on hold Date / time not set.
• Qualified Service Personnel must set
date / time.
• Press CANCEL softkey to continue.
SET SERIAL NUMBER Pump on hold Serial number not set.
• Contact Qualified Service Personnel to
set the serial number.