Philips Efficia DFM100 - Shift Check and Weekly Shock Test; Shift Check; Weekly Shock Test

Shift Check and Weekly Shock Test 3: Troubleshooting
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Shift Check and Weekly Shock Test
In addition to the hourly, daily, and weekly Automated Tests, there are three manual tests that help
ensure your Efficia DFM100 readiness:
• Shift Check
•Weekly Shock Test, and
•Operational Check
WARNING: Disconnect the ECG leads set from the cable and confirm the Efficia DFM100 is not connected to a
patient when performing a Weekly Shock Test or Operational Check.
Shift Check
In order to help ensure that defibrillators are ready for use when needed, Philips recommends that users
complete a check list, often referred to as a shift check, at the beginning of each change in personnel.
Refer to Efficia DFM100 Instructions for Use for details on shift check.
Weekly Shock Test
Verify the ability to deliver defibrillation therapy once a week by performing one of the following:
• Operational Check (see below).
• Weekly Shock Test. Refer to Efficia DFM100 Instructions for Use for details.
Table 6 Automated Test Summary Results
Result RFU Indicator Definition Required Action
Pass Hourglass All tests passed None
Fail/D A non-critical failure has been
detected. Affected component
does not affect therapy delivery.
Turn the Therapy Knob to Monitor. A Technical Alarm
indicating the failed component is displayed. Troubleshoot
as described in “Troubleshooting Process” on page 46.
Fail/BW Blinking Red X Battery low or malfunctioning. Charge the battery as soon as possible and/or replace the
battery with a charged battery.
Fail/CX Solid Red X,
chirp
An ECG cable failure has been
detected
Replace the ECG cable and run Op Check. Troubleshoot as
described in “Troubleshooting Process” on page 46 if
persists.
Fail/DX A critical device failure has been
detected.
Turn the Therapy Knob to Monitor. A Technical Alarm
indicates a problem has occurred. Troubleshoot as described
in “Troubleshooting Process” on page 46.