RMS FREEDOM60 - Caution

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Caution:
• Use the FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System only for the patient for whom the device is
prescribed and only for its intended use.
• In order to achieve specic and repeatable ow rate performance with the Freedom Syringe
Infusion Systems’ unique constant force mechanism, use only Freedom System accessories
manufactured by RMS Medical Products. Directly connecting extension tubing or administration
set (without the luer disc) will cause the syringe to eject from the syringe driver and eventually
cause internal damage to it. Use of any other ow control accessory may also cause over delivery
of uids or medication to the patient. For use with subcutaneous immune globulin products, use
only RMS ow control devices and HIgH-Flo needle sets, as use of generic products may result in
unknown ow rates and additional site complications such as pain, swelling and redness.
• Use only recommended 60ml syringes with the FREEDOM60®. Do not use Terumo® syringes.
• Do not use syringes smaller than 60ml. The use of a smaller syringe may cause high pressures
unsafe for the patient.
• Before use, carefully inspect the tubing set package. Do not use the tubing set if the package is
opened or damaged.
• Do not re-sterilize tubing sets.
• Overuse of the slide clamp or storing tubing sets with the slide clamp engaged for long periods of
time* may damage the tubing and aect the infusion rate.
• The black tab that pushes on the syringe plunger operates under high force. Do not place ngers
on the black tab or inside the syringe shield at any time. Do not attempt to interfere with the
movement of the black tab at any time.
• Carefully inspect the FREEDOM60® Syringe Driver before use. Verify its condition and test. If
repeated testing indicates the syringe driver is not operating properly or at the appropriate rate of
ow, immediately discontinue use.
• Discontinue use of a syringe driver that has been damaged, exposed to severe impact, or which
has failed to test properly.
• Do not attempt to open the syringe driver housing or remove the syringe shield. Do not operate if
the syringe shield has been removed.
• Do not attempt to remove the syringe or disconnect the tubing set without rst turning the
syringe driver OFF and fully winding the large knob clockwise until the black tab has reached the
end of its track.
• The FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System does not have an alarm, therefore no alarm will sound
if an interruption to ow occurs. There is no display of infusion status. The syringe driver is not
suitable for use with medication where delay or under-infusion could result in serious injury.
• Discontinue use of a syringe driver that has been submerged in uid. If any uid is allowed to
enter the syringe driver, it should be replaced immediately.
• Do not autoclave the FREEDOM60®. It will melt the ABS plastic and damage the syringe driver.
• Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• Priming and shipping of tubing sets, packaged at temperatures below freezing, is not
recommended. This may damage the tubing.
• The FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System is not intended for blood transfusions.
*Generally greater than 2 hours.