Sigma 6000+ - Recommended Flow Rate Accuracy Test

RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE ACCURACY TEST
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1.
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a
SIGMA 6006+ infusion pump.
Fluid Source
IV set of the brand specified on the pump's label (see inside
the door or top of case). Note that if pump is being
accuracy tested following a clinical problem, it is essential
to test with the exact IV set used when the problem
occurred.
24"
IV container (250, 500 or 1000ml) to be used as pumping É
source. (Collection Vessel)
Collection vessel to be 100ml graduate.
_ TEST DATA
Flow Rate (ml/hr) test being run at 100
Suggested collection vessel 100ml graduate
Pump Vol. Limit (ml) setting during test (length of test) 50 (30min)
Optimal actual volume pumped (ml) 50ml
Pass Criteria: acceptable collected'pumping volumes (ml) | 47.5ml— 52.5ml (+ 5%)
Test Failed Test Passed.
PROCEDURE
1. Hang the IV container above the pump.
Connect the IV set to the IV container and prime the set completely (remove all air from the
tubing, be sure the drip chamber is at least half full).
Load the IV set into SIGMA 6000+ pump and close the pump door. Be sure all IV set clamps are
open,
Connect the end of the IV set to the collection vessel. If vessel is a 100ml graduate, locate the
end of the set at about the 55ml level. Be sure fluid is at the end of the IV set, but none has
dripped into the graduate before starting the test.
Tura the pump on, set the flow, rate = 100 (mi/hr) and volume limit = 50ml. Begin the test by
pressing the pumps’ RUN key. .
Allow the SIGMA 6000+ to pump until it goes into Infusion Complete alarm. If test is
interrupted by any alarms; except air, the test can be continued as long as the pump was observed
by the tester to have not been in stop for more than a few minutes, otherwise press STOP to halt
the KVO (keep vein open) rate once the pump goes into Infusion Complete.
Observe the actual volume collected. If the collected volume is within the range 47.5ml —
52.5ml, the pump is properly calibrated. If not, return the pump to SIGMA for recalibration or
follow SIGMA’s Service Procedure — Flow Rate Calibration.
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