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Procedure for Checking Pumps Between Patients
Purpose
This procedure is provided for use by caregivers to ensure pumps meet all critical performance
specifications prior to use of the product on new patients. This procedure is for use by technicians
to inspect, test, and prepare a pump for use by a new patient. The test checks for volumetric
accuracy and all pump safety systems. Also, various parameters are initialized.
Note: Between patient testing is not required for Moog Curlin Infusion pumps when anti-
siphon valve administration sets are being used.
This procedure is intended to be used by technicians familiar with operation of the Moog Curlin
PainSmart
™ IOD infusion pump.
Note: This procedure does not replace the recommended annual preventive maintenance. The
pump should receive preventive maintenance by a qualified technician at least annually.
Outpatient/Home Care/ Alternate Care Site Environment
If the pump is used in an outpatient, home care, or alternate care setting, the pump must be
checked between patients using the following procedure.
Inpatient/Hospital Environment
Moog Medical offers delivery sets with an anti-siphon valve for use in clinical situations where in
between patient checks may not be practical.
Note: Between patient testing is not required for Moog Curlin Infusion pumps when integral
anti-siphon valve administration sets are being used.
Moog Medical highly recommends that the hospital conduct in between patient checks using
the following procedure if integral anti-siphon valve administration sets are not being used.
Should the hospital determine, for whatever reason, that the in between patient check is not
practical, Moog Medical recommends performing volumetric accuracy checks at regular intervals,
to ensure the pump continues to meet specifications.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required for this procedure:
• A NEW Administration Set (old or used sets are not suitable for the volumetric delivery
and pressure measurements tests).
• Volumetric measurement device (i.e. calibrated weight scale, burette or syringes).
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