Fresenius Medical Care Liberty User Manual

Liberty
®
Cycler Handi-Guide
A Patient’s Reference to the Most Commonly
Asked Questions about the Liberty
®
Cycler
This information is not intended to replace the advice or training from your physician or PD nurse. Please refer to the Instructions
For Use (IFU) for detailed information, on device description, instructions, contraindications, warnings and precautions.

Fresenius Medical Care Liberty Specifications

General

Therapy	Hemodialysis
Manufacturer	Fresenius Medical Care
Model	Liberty
Power Requirements	100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Data Management	Treatment data logging, USB data transfer
Connectivity	USB
Type	Portable dialysis machine
Alarms	Multiple alarms for safety and monitoring

Summary

Cycler Set-Up Tips

How do I load the cassette?

Instructions for loading the cassette into the Liberty cycler, including notes and cautions.

How many solution bags can be placed on the heater tray?

Guidance on connecting and placing solution bags on the heater tray, including connection order and bag sensor.

Operation

What if the alarm volume is too soft or too loud?

Guide on adjusting the alarm volume setting on the Liberty cycler through the 'My Settings' screen.

IQdrive Initial Setup and Insertion

Instructions for inserting the IQdrive into the cycler and initial setup prompts.

IQdrive Settings Management and Acceptance

Explains options to Accept or Reject new settings from the IQdrive and how to handle it.

Alarms

What do I do when I get an alarm?

Procedure for handling red status bar alarms, including silencing, recording error codes, and contacting support.

Warning Messages

What do I do when I get a warning?

Guidance on responding to orange status bar warnings, muting beeps, and troubleshooting.

Drain Complications

What should I do if I have a Drain Complication?

Power Failure

What happens when there is a power failure?

What happens when power is restored?

Overfill

What is overfill and how do I prevent it?

Disconnecting

How do I disconnect from my Liberty cycler?

Cleaning

How do I clean my Liberty cycler?

Liberty Cycler Therapy Settings

Therapy Ranges for the Liberty Cycler

How to Change Time Settings on the Liberty Cycler