Edwards HemoSphere User Manual

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HemoSphere Advanced Monitor 13 Troubleshooting
13.6 Pressure Cable Error Messages
13.6.1 General Pressure Cable Faults/Alerts
Table 13-13 HemoSphere pressure cable general faults/alerts
Message Possible causes Suggested actions
Fault: Pressure Cable Internal system malfunction Disconnect and reconnect pressure cable
Reposition the cable away from any heat sources or
insulating surfaces
If the cable body feels warm, allow it to cool before
operating again
Power monitor off and on to restore platform
If problem persists, contact Edwards Technical Support
Fault: Pressure Sensor Cable or sensor malfunction
Damaged or defective sensor
Disconnect sensor and check for bent/missing contacts
Change pressure sensor
Change pressure cable
If problem persists, contact Edwards Technical Support
Fault: Pressure Sensor
Disconnected
Pressure sensor disconnected during
monitoring
Cable connections not detected
Edwards pressure cable or sensor
malfunction
Internal system malfunction
Verify catheter connection
Verify pressure cable and sensor and check for missing
pins
Change Edwards pressure cable
Change Edwards CO/pressure sensor
If problem persists, contact Edwards Technical Support
Fault: Pressure Cable –
Incompatible Sensor
A non-Edwards sensor has been detected
Cable or sensor malfunction
Internal system malfunction
Verify that an Edwards pressure sensor has been used
Disconnect sensor and check for bent/missing contacts
Change pressure sensor
Change pressure cable
If problem persists, contact Edwards Technical Support
Fault: Pressure Cable – Signal
Processing Malfunction
Pressure cable malfunction
Data processing error
Disconnect and reconnect pressure cable
Power monitor off and on to restore system
If problem persists, contact Edwards Technical Support
Alert: Release Pressure Cable
Zero Button
The pressure cable zero button has been
depressed for more than 10 seconds
Pressure cable malfunction
Release the pressure cable zero button
Check that the button releases properly
Replace the pressure cable
Status = Released Printed Date: 2018-01-16 Released Date: 2017-09-14

Edwards HemoSphere Specifications

General

Technology	Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Power Supply	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Parameters Measured	Cardiac output, stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance
Trending	Yes
Alarms	Configurable alarms for various parameters
Data Storage	Internal memory
Applications	Critical care
Display	Touchscreen