Covidien Kangaroo 924 - User Manual

Enteral Feeding Pump
Directions For Use
NORMAL OPERATION
Plug the pump into AC wall outlet.
BATTERY OPERATION
Unplugging the pump from the AC line will place the pump on battery power. To
recharge the battery, plug the pump into an AC wall outlet. Pump will automati-
cally begin charging.
PROGRAMMING-These general instructions are for inserting the Kangaroo
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924 Feeding Sets into the Kangaroo™ 924 Feeding Pump.
1. Close roller clamp on pump set.
2. Fill feeding bag or spike container prior to setting up pump.
3. In order to achieve proper accuracy, the fluid line in the feeding bag must be
28 inches above the top of the feeding pump when initiating the feeding cycle.
4. Slowly open control clamp and fill entire line with fluid, leaving a few drops
of fluid in the drip chamber.
NOTE: Avoid filling the drip chamber more than half full.
5. Close roller clamp.
6. Load set per arrow diagram on pump. Do not overstretch tubing.
7. Press and wait while pump performs a system check.
8. Check VOL CLR light or press VOL then VOL CLR to clear volume.
9. Set feed rate using one of the two following options:
• Pressing the increase or decrease button, or
• Turning the knob on the left side of the pump
Setting the Volume to be Delivered “VTBD” Rate (optional feature)
• Press the VTBD button.
• Set “VTBD” by using knob on side of pump, or by pressing the
increase or decrease button.
• Only use the “VTBD” option if you want the pump to stop and alarm once a
set amount of formula is delivered.
10 . Open roller clamp.
11. Press START/HOLD .
TO CHANGE RATE:
1. Press .
2. Set new rate by pressing the or keys on the front panel.
3. Press .
See pump operating manual for detailed instructions.
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Summary

Kangaroo 924 Enteral Feeding Pump Operation

Power and Battery Management

Connect to AC power for operation and battery recharging.

Feeding Set Installation and Priming

Procedure for loading the feeding set, priming the fluid line, and ensuring accuracy.

Setting Feed Rate and Volume

Configure pump rate and optional volume to be delivered (VTBD).

Starting and Stopping the Pump

Initiate feeding, pause, and restart the pump operation.

Kangaroo 924 Enteral Feeding Pump Troubleshooting

Flow Error Alarm (FLo Err)

Addresses issues like empty container, occluded tubing, or improper drip chamber placement.

Low Battery Alarm (Lo bAt)

Troubleshooting steps for low battery indication, including recharging.

Hold Error Alarm (HLd Err)

Resolves issues when the pump is left in hold mode for extended periods.

No Set (LoAd SEt) Alarm

Corrects problems with improper pump set placement onto the pump.

System Error Alarm (SYS Err)

Guidance for rotor not turning or not detected by sensors.

No Audible Alarm

Troubleshoots fully discharged battery or alarm circuitry failure.

Covidien Kangaroo 924 Specifications