Do not use the FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips in an MR
environment. The FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips is MR
unsafe since the device contains metallic components, which
can experience RF‐induced heating in the MRI environment.
11.0 Specifications
Physical Specifications
Cable Length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 10 to 32.5°C
Humidity range: 20 to 90% non-condensing
Altitude (Atmospheric Pressure): 0 m/0 ft (1013 hPa) to
3048 m/10,000 ft (697 hPa)
IP Rating: IPX4
12.0 Maintenance
When unplugging the FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips from a
compatible Philips monitor or pressure monitoring sensor
from the FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips, always pull at the
connection site. Do not pull from cables or use tools to
disconnect.
CAUTION: Excessive dropping of the FloTrac Pressure
Cable—Philips may result in cable damage and/or
malfunction.
It is recommended to inspect the FloTrac Pressure
Cable—Philips periodically for signs of damage. Check the
condition of the cable and replace if any of the following are
present: exposed wire, splits, cracks, or signs of stress.
The FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips is a reusable device and
can be surface cleaned per hospital aseptic procedures.
Device has been shown to handle cloth wipe down
using the following chemical agents: 70% isopropyl,
2% glutaraldehyde, 10% bleach solution, or quaternary
ammonium solution. Disconnect the FloTrac Pressure
Cable—Philips from the monitor to air dry the transducer
connector. To blow dry the transducer connector, use clean,
dry wall air, canned air, or CO
2
aerosol for at least two
minutes. If left to dry under room conditions, allow the
connector to dry for two days before using.
CAUTION: Do not use any other cleaning agents, spray,
or pour cleaning solution directly on the FloTrac
Pressure Cable—Philips.
Do not steam, radiate, or EtO sterilize the FloTrac
Pressure Cable—Philips.
Device contains electronics. Handle with care.
Do not immerse.
Dispose of in accordance with hospital policy and local
regulations.
13.0 Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in original packaging to prevent damage. Keep away
from sunlight.
CAUTION: Do not coil the cable against its natural
orientation or coil the cable tightly.
14.0 Technical Assistance
For technical assistance, please call Edwards Technical
Support at the following telephone numbers:
Inside the U.S. and Canada
(24 hours): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.822.9837
Outside the U.S. and Canada
(24 hours): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949.250.2222
In the UK: . . . . . . . . . . . 0870 606 2040 - Option 4
In Ireland: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 8211012 - Option 4
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a physician.
Prices, specifications, and model availability are subject to
change without notice.
Users and/or patients should report any serious incidents
to the manufacturer and the Competent Authority of the
Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.
Refer to the symbol legend at the end of this document.
Table 1: FloTrac Pressure Cable—Philips Parameters:
Parameters
1
Description
Sub‐System Technology
Used
Patient Population Hospital Environment
CO
Continuous Cardiac
Output
FloTrac Pressure
Cable—Philips
Adult only
Operating room, intensive
care unit, emergency room
CI Continuous Cardiac Index
CVP Central Venous Pressure
DIA_art Diastolic Blood Pressure
MAP Mean Arterial Pressure
MPAP
Mean Pulmonary Arterial
Pressure
PPV Pulse Pressure Variation
SV Stroke Volume
SVI Stroke Volume Index
SVR
Systemic Vascular
Resistance
SVRI
Systemic Vascular
Resistance Index
SVV Stroke Volume Variation
SYS_art Systolic Blood Pressure
PR Pulse Rate
3
1
Available parameters will vary depending on the pressure monitoring sensor that is connected, a list of supported parameters will be
provided in the Philips monitor's Instructions for Use.
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