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Contents
Section 1, Descriptive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
INDICATIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
user qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
CONVENTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
healthcare professionals and patient related . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
concurrent flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
epidural administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
battery operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
sets and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
backpriming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
bolus related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
GUIDENCE ON EMC COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Section 2, Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
line programming options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plumset capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
air management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
biomedical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-3
Section 3, Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
OPERATING KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
DISPLAY SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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REAR CASE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
ADMINISTRATION SETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
PREPARING THE ADMINISTRATION SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
PRIMING THE ADMINISTRATION SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
LOADING THE CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
PREPARING THE SECONDARY LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
DISCONTINUING ELECTRONIC FLOW
CONTROL & SETTING GRAVITY FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
DISCONTINUING FLUID ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Section 4, Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
tandem carrier instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
system self-tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
data retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
POWER ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
SIMPLE DELIVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
TITRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
PIGGYBACK DELIVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
CONCURRENT DELIVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
STOP AND START WITH ONLY 1 LINE PUMPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
STOP AND START WITH BOTH LINES PUMPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
BACKPRIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
CLEARING SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
UPDATING DRUG LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Section 5, Advanced Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
DOSE CALC (MCG/KG/MIN ON A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
DOSE CALC (MG/MIN ON B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
LOADING DOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
MULTISTEP PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Section 6, Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
SIMPLE DELIVERY USING DELAYED START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
PIGGYBACK WITH NURSE CALLBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
POSSIBLE NON-DELIVERY PROGRAMMED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
USING THE STANDBY FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
SELECT OPTION- VOLUMES INFUSED, PRESSURE/POST INFUSION
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RATE, AND LIGHTING/CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
VARIABLE RATE CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
EXAMPLES OF AUTOMATIC CALCULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
at startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
while running (titration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
at kvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
CHANGING CCA WHILE INFUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
AUTO-PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Section 7, Alarms and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
WARNING MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESPONSE TO ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LINE A ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LINE B ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MALFUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-5
7-7
7-8
7-9
Section 8, Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage . . . . 8-1
cleaning and sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
battery maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-1
8-3
8-4
8-4
Section 9, Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
PHYSICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRELESS LAN DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VTBI RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DELIVERY RATE RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR-IN-LINE ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OCCLUSION ALARM AND LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIME TO DETECT DOWNSTREAM OCCLUSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BOLUS VOLUME RELEASED AFTER DOWNSTREAM
OCCLUSIONS ARECORRECTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DELIVERY ACCURACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENTERAL & HIGH VISCOSITY FLUIDS EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRUMPET CURVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-1
9-1
9-2
9-2
9-3
9-3
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-5
9-6
9-6
9-7
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example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Section 10, Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
ADMINISTRATION FLUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
administration fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
enteral and high viscosity fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
networked application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Section 11, Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Section 12, Default Drug Library (DDL) . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
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Plum A+ Infusion System
SECTION 1
Descriptive Information
The Plum A+ Volumetric Infusion System is designed to meet
the fluid delivery requirements of today’s evolving healthcare
environments. The infuser is a cassette based multi-function
infusion system. The Plum A+ allows two lines in and one line
out. The infuser can be used for standard, piggyback, or
concurrent delivery. Programming modes include:
• Standard Infusions
• Multistep Programming
• Loading Dose
• Dose Calculation
The Plum A+ is designed to deliver parenteral, enteral, or
epidural infusions over a broad range of infusion rates from
multiple fluid container types.
The Plum A+ is designed to be used in most areas of patient
care, including, but not limited to:
• General Floor
• Labor/Delivery/
Post Partum
• Burn Unit
• Medical/Surgical
• OR/Anesthesia
• Hemodialysis
• ICU/CCU
• Post Op/Recovery
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Mobile Intensive
Care
• Neonatology
• Emergency
• Nutritional
Product Description
The system includes a pumping module (hereafter called the
infuser) and an assortment of disposable IV sets (hereafter
called a set), optional accessories, and this operator’s manual.
The Plum A+ host device contains a Connectivity Engine
peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless
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802.11b local area networking capabilities. This allows the
Hospira MednetTM networked application software for drug
library downloads and Auto-programming to the infuser.
Indications for Use
USER QUALIFICATION
The Plum A+ is intended for use at the direction or under the
supervision of licensed physicians or certified healthcare
professionals who are trained in the use of the infuser and the
administration of parenteral, enteral, and epidural fluids and
drugs and whole blood or red blood cell components. The
training should emphasize preventing related IV complications,
including appropriate precautions to prevent accidental infusion
of air. The epidural route can be used to provide anesthesia or
analgesia.
WARNING
ADMINISTER ONLY ANESTHETICS/ANALGESICS
APPROVED FOR EPIDURAL ADMINISTRATION (AS
INDICATED OR ALLOWED BY THE DRUGS’ FDA
APPROVED LABELING). EPIDURAL ADMINISTRATION OF
DRUGS OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED FOR EPIDURAL
USE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used throughout this
manual, as follows:
CONVENTION
APPLICATION
EXAMPLE
Italic
Reference to a
section, figure, or
table
(See Figure 3-1,
Priming Cassette)
Function or mode
specific instructions
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Primary Only:
Attach an empty
container.
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CONVENTION
APPLICATION
EXAMPLE
[BRACKETED
ALL CAPS]
Keys or buttons on
the device are
displayed in
[BRACKETED ALL
CAPS] or with a
graphic.
[START]
V [Italic]
Softkey Options
V [Choose]
Initial Caps
lowercase
Screen displays and
device labels (as
appropriate)
Program
Bold
Emphasis
...sets are supplied
Sterile and are
for....
or
Dose Calculation
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Alert messages used throughout this manual are described
below. Pay particular attention to these messages.
WARNING
A WARNING MESSAGE CONTAINS SPECIAL SAFETY
EMPHASIS AND MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE A WARNING MESSAGE IS
POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING.
CAUTION: A CAUTION USUALLY APPEARS IN FRONT OF A
PROCEDURE OR STATEMENT. IT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT
COULD PREVENT IRREVERSIBLE PRODUCT DAMAGE OR HARDWARE
FAILURE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE A CAUTION COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS PATIENT OR USER INJURY.
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NOTE: A Note highlights information that helps explain a
concept or procedure.
This symbol directs the user to consult accompanying
documents.
When visible on the display, this symbol informs the
user to use CAUTION because the specified drug has
NOT been programmed with specified safety limits.
NOTE: Figures are rendered as graphic representations to
approximate the actual product. Therefore, figures may not
exactly reflect the product.
Precautions
The Plum A+ has been designed and manufactured to be safe,
reliable, and easy to use. This section details precautions and
possible hazards.
For safe operation of the Plum A+, observe the following
precautions and hazards.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENT RELATED
• In vitro studies have suggested that packed red blood cells
with unusually high hematocrit be diluted with bloodcompatible fluids, such as 0.9% sodium chloride injection, to
decrease hemolysis and increase flow rate.
• Setting the primary rate greater than the secondary rate will
result in a more rapid infusion of any residual secondary drug
remaining in the line and the cassette.
• Consult drug labeling to confirm drug compatibility,
concentration, delivery rates, and volumes are all suitable for
secondary, concurrent and piggyback delivery modes.
• Arrange tubing, cords, and cables to minimize the risk of
patient strangulation or entanglement.
• Before opening the door, close clamp on the primary line or
remove the secondary container from the secondary port to
prevent mixing of primary and secondary fluids.
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• Although unlikely, failure of certain robust mechanical
components such as the anti-free flow mechanism or valve
control springs could cause fluid delivery limited to the
contents of the fluid container. Single fault failure of certain
electronic/motor control components would result in no more
than 5 mL of unexpected fluid delivery.
• A small amount of fluid is expelled from the set (less than
0.05 ml) each time the door is opened or closed with a set
installed. If potent drugs are being used, take appropriate
action to guard against overmedication of the patient.
• Before disconnecting a syringe from the cassette, pull up the
plunger slightly to avoid spilling the fluid. For rigid containers,
close the upper slide clamp, open the cassette door, then
remove and invert the cassette (ports down).
• Air bubbles may form distal to the cassette as result of
normal outgassing of dissolved air in the fluid. This may
occur if chilled solution is in use, if the infuser is mounted
significantly above the patient, or when using certain fluids
known to routinely outgas. In these cases, an air eliminating
filter may be used.
• Repeated opening and closing of the door may defeat the
proximal air-in-line alarm and may cause a distal air-in-line
alarm, requiring repriming.
• The screen displays the VTBI (volume to be infused) in
integers when value is above 99.9. Any fraction of a milliliter
delivered is not displayed, but is retained in memory.
CONCURRENT FLOW
GUIDELINES
When delivering short half-life critical drugs (see Critical Drugs,
this section) using the Plum A+ in the Concurrent mode, the
following delivery rate guidelines should be observed:
• If the critical drug (with half-life less than 6 minutes) is to be
infused at less than 2.0 mL/hr, the other infusion should be no
faster than 5 times the critical drug’s rate. Dopamine, for
example, delivered at 1.5 mL/hr should not be accompanied
by an infusion programmed any faster than 7.5 mL/hr.
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• If the critical drug (with half-life less than 6 minutes) is to be
infused at 2.0 to 5.0 mL/hr the other infusion should be no
faster than ten times the critical drug’s rate. Dopamine, for
example, delivered at 3.5 ml/hr should not be accompanied
by an infusion programmed any faster than 35 mL/hr.
• If the critical drug (with half-life less than 6 minutes) is to be
infused at 5.1 mL/hr or greater, the other infusion can be
programmed at any desired rate.
NOTE: The total of the primary rate plus the secondary rate
cannot exceed 500 mL/hr.
These guidelines apply only when infusing short half-life critical
drugs in Concurrent mode. Individual patient responses may
vary requiring adjustment of delivery rates.
DELIVERY RATE GUIDELINES
SHORT HALF-LIFE (LESS THAN
6 MINUTES) CRITICAL DRUG
INFUSION RATE
MAXIMUM RATE OF
ACCOMPANYING INFUSION
0.5 - 1.9 mL/hr
5 Times the Critical Drug Rate
2.0 - 5.0 mL/hr
10 Times the Critical Drug Rate
5.1 or Greater
Any Desired Ratio
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CRITICAL DRUGS
Examples of drugs with a short half-life (approximately 6
minutes or less when given IV) include:
Dobutamine
Lidocaine
Dopamine
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
Nitroprusside
Epoprostenol
Norepinephrine
Esmolol
Oxytocin
Isoproterenol
Procainamide
For these drugs, the concurrent flow guidelines should be
followed when the infusion rate of the drug will be 5 mL/hr or
less.
NOTE: This list of critical drugs is not intended to be allinclusive of critical drugs or drugs with a short half-life.
The clinician should become familiar with the
pharmacodynamics of any critical drug before administration.
This information is presented to inform clinicians of a rare
situation that could be misinterpreted if they are unfamiliar with
this phenomenon.
EPIDURAL ADMINISTRATION
• Recommended use of the epidural route is to provide
anesthesia or analgesia for periods up to 96 hours.
• This device can be used to administer only those anesthetics/
analgesics approved for epidural administration (as indicated
or allowed by the drugs’ FDA approved labeling). Epidural
administration of drugs other than those indicated for epidural
use could result in serious injury to the patient.
• For epidural administration, the use of Hospira catheters,
Plum sets without Y-sites, and "epidural" stickers indicating
ongoing epidural administration are recommended.
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• Administration of drugs via the epidural route should be
limited to personnel familiar with associated techniques and
patient management problems. Proper epidural placement of
the catheter is essential since catheter migration could result
in intravascular or intrathecal administration. Facilities
practicing epidural administration must be equipped with
resuscitative equipment, oxygen, naloxone, and other
resuscitative drugs. Adequate monitoring equipment (e.g.,
Oximetry) is recommended for continuous monitoring of the
patient during epidural administration. Patients must be
observed frequently for side effects in a fully-equipped and
staffed environment for at least 24 hours following completion
of drug administration by the epidural route. DELAYED
RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION FOLLOWING
CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL ADMINISTRATION OF
PRESERVATIVE-FREE MORPHINE SULFATE HAS BEEN
REPORTED.
• The epidural space has 58 openings through which fluid can
exit. Pressure buildup during administration is transient.
However, if a large volume of fluid is administered over a
short time period, the pressure will take longer to return to
normal. If overdelivery occurs during administration, observe
the patient closely for signs of spinal cord compression
(disorientation, headache, transient neuralgias) and drug
overdose.
BATTERY OPERATION
• When the battery is removed from the Plum A+, do not
operate on patients. Use of a properly maintained and
charged battery helps confirm proper operation.
• The battery may not be fully charged upon receipt. Connect
the infuser to AC power for at least six hours.
• Use AC power whenever possible. Connect to AC power
during storage to ensure a fully charged battery for
emergencies. If the quality of the earth grounding source is in
doubt, use battery power.
• If the low-battery alarm sounds, connect the infuser to AC
power immediately.
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SETS AND ACCESSORIES
• Only compatible LifeCare PlumSets can be used with the
Plum A+. See individual set instructions for additional
information.
• Administration sets should be changed per CDC guidelines
or healthcare provider policy. Discard after use.
• LifeCare IV infusion sets with integral nonblood filters are not
for use in the administration of blood, blood products,
emulsions, suspensions, or any medications not totally
soluble in the solution being administered. These
medications may be administered through the lower Yinjection site, below the filter.
• When infusing at low delivery rates (5.0 mL/hr or less) the
use of thick-walled microbore PlumSets is recommended.
This will reduce the amount of the fluid bolus that may be
delivered when a distal line occlusion is released.
• Syringes must be larger than 3 cc. Use syringe adapter (List
11986-48) when using syringes smaller than 10cc. Some
10cc syringes may require use of a syringe adapter. Syringes
larger than 10cc may be attached directly to the secondary
port of the cassette. Use of a syringe adapter may decrease
the occurrence of proximal occlusion alarms.
• Use a 19-gauge or larger needle or catheter at the
venipuncture site for viscous fluids if operating at rates
greater than 500 ml/hr.
See Section 10 for information on sets and accessories.
BACKPRIMING
• Backpriming is not recommended for reconstituting
secondary containers containing dry powders.
• To avoid pressurization when backpriming into a syringe, the
user must confirm there is sufficient empty space to accept
the backprimed fluid.
GENERAL
• Possible explosion hazard exists if used in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
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• Do not place Plum A+ in service if it fails the self-test.
• Do not operate the Plum A+ with the case opened.
• Keep the cassette door securely closed while the infuser is
not in use, to avoid cassette door damage.
• Values beyond a fields maximum hard limit will be diplayed
as dashes (-- -- --). The user must clear these fields using the
[CLEAR] key prior to entering new values.
CLEANING
For more information on cleaning the infuser, see Section 8.
• To avoid mechanical or electronic damage, do not immerse
the Plum A+ in any fluids or cleaning solutions.
• Do not spray cleaning solutions toward any opening in the
instrument.
• Certain cleaning and sanitizing solutions may slowly degrade
components made from some plastic materials. Using
abrasive cleaners or cleaning solutions not recommended by
Hospira may result in product damage. Do not use
compounds containing combinations of isopropyl alcohol and
dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.
• Never use sharp objects such as fingernails, paper clips, or
needles to clean any part of the infuser.
• Do not sterilize by heat, steam, ethylene oxide (ETO), or
radiation.
• To avoid infuser damage, cleaning solutions should only be
used as directed. The disinfecting properties of cleaning
solutions vary; consult the manufacturer for specific
information.
BOLUS RELATED
Use the following procedure to avoid the administration of a
bolus following a distal occlusion (i.e., a closed distal clamp):
• If a secondary container is in use, clamp proximal tubing
before opening cassette door.
• Open cassette door and remove the cassette.
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• Open the flow regulator briefly to dissipate the pressure
and then close it.
• Eliminate the source of occlusion (closed clamp).
• Reinsert the cassette and close the cassette door.
• Open all clamps and resume infusion.
NOTE: When troubleshooting an occlusion where all clamps
are in the OPEN position, use care to avoid delivery of a bolus
by opening the flow regulator to release any built-up pressure.
Close the clamp between the cassette and the patient before
opening the flow regulator to relieve the pressure. See Section
7, Alarms and Troubleshooting, for more information.
ARTIFACTS
• Nonhazardous, low-level electrical potentials are commonly
observed when fluids are administered using infusion
devices. These potentials are well within accepted safety
standards, but may create artifacts on voltage-sensing
equipment such as ECG, EMG, and EEG machines. These
artifacts vary at a rate that is associated with the infusion
rate. If the monitoring machine is not operating correctly or
has loose or defective connections to its sensing electrodes,
these artifacts may be accentuated so as to simulate actual
physiological signals. To determine if the abnormality in the
monitoring equipment is caused by the infusion device
instead of some other source in the environment, set the
infusion device so that it is temporarily not delivering fluid.
Disappearance of the abnormality indicates that it was
probably caused by the electronic noise generated by the
infusion device. Proper setup and maintenance of the
monitoring equipment should eliminate the artifact. Refer to
the appropriate monitoring equipment system documentation
for setup and maintenance instructions.
• The Plum A+ system is designed to operate normally in the
presence of most encountered electromagnetic interference
(EMI) conditions. In the event of extreme levels of
interference, such as encountered next to an electrosurgical
generator, it is possible that the normal operation of a sensor
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or microcomputer might be disrupted. Even in this event, the
outcome would likely be a false alarm or detected system
malfunction and would not result in a hazard to patient or
operator.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
EMC limits for the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (EN
55011 Class B and IEC/EN 60601-1-2:2001). These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a typical medical installation. The
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices
in the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference with other
devices (radio or television reception), which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving device
• Increase the separation between the equipment
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the other device(s) is
connected
• Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for
help
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment, such as
cellular telephones, 2-way radios, Bluetooth devices,
microwave ovens, in close proximity to this device may affect
wireless and wired communications with the Infusion pump
and/or the operation of the Infusion pump. Special
precautions need to be exercised regarding EMC, These
include:
• Use of a shielded Ethernet cable (CAT5 STP or better)
for plugging into the RJ45 Ethernet connector. Using
an unshielded Ethernet cable may result in increased
emissions.
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• Maintaining a minimum separation distance of 2 ½ ft
between the Infusion pump system and portable/
mobile RF communications equipment
• List Numbers 12391 and 11971 are compliant to IEC/EN
60601-1-2 (1993)
List Number 20679 is compliant to IEC/EN 60601-1-2 (2001)
and have been tested and found to comply with EMC limits
for the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (EN 55011 Class
B and EN 60601-1-2:2001).
Guidance on EMC Compatibility
• There is a shared responsibility between manufacturers,
customers and users to ensure that Medical Equipment and
Systems are designed and operated as intended. Medical
electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and needs to be installed and
used according to the electromagnetic compatibility
information provided in this manual.
• The device is suitable for use in all establishments, including
domestic establishments. If extended operation during
power mains interruption is needed, use battery power.
• Always manage the electromagnetic environment.
• The guidance included in this manual provides information
needed to:
• Determine the device’s suitability for use in the
intended environment.
• Manage the electromagnetic environment to permit the
device to perform as intended without disturbing other
equipment.
• Separate the device from all other electronic equipment. If
the device must be used near other electrical equipment,
monitor the equipment to ensure there is no electromagnetic
interference.
• Devices should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If the device must be used adjacent to or stacked
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with other equipment, monitor the devices to verify normal
operation.
• USE ONLY components specifically labeled for use with the
Plum A+ Infusion System to help ensure the device operates
as intended.
• If you suspect external RF sources or other equipment are
influencing device operation, contact the biomedical
engineering department for additional guidelines concerning
electromagnetic immunity.
• Contact the biomedical engineering department for additional
information in the technical service manual concerning
operating devices near RF sources.
FCC Information
U.S. Pat. No. 5,681,285
FCC ID: STJ-20677
IC: 5627A-20677
US FCC (FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
STATEMENT
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference, including that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
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to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hospira
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE STATEMENT
• The Wireless LAN radio device in the Connectivity Engine
peripheral board with this infusion device has been evaluated
and found compliant to the requirements of the following
Radio Frequency exposure standards:
• Federal Communications Commission, OET Bulletin
65 (Edition 97-01), Supplement C (Edition 01-01),
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, July 2001.
• Industry Canada, Evaluation Procedure for Mobile and
Portable Radio Transmitters with respect to Health
Canada's Safety Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to
Radio Frequency Fields, Radio Standards
Specification RSS-102 Issue 1 (Provisional):
September 1999.
• Federal Communications Commission, OET Bulletin
65 (Edition 97-01), Supplement C (Edition 01-01),
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, July 2001.
• The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless
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LAN device has been evaluated with zero inches separation
of human body from the antenna and found to be compliant
with FCC RF exposure limits.
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SECTION 2
Principles of Operation
Features
The Plum A+ is a dual-line volumetric infusion system designed
to meet the growing demand for hospital-wide, as well as
alternate site and home healthcare, standardization. With its
primary line, secondary line, and piggyback fluid delivery
capability, the Plum A+ is suited for a wide range of medical/
surgical and critical care applications. Full compatibility with
LifeCare Plum Series administration sets and accessories and
the LifeShield® and CLAVE® needleless protection systems,
makes the Plum A+ a convenient and cost-effective infusion
system.
PROGRAMS
• Standard Programming
• Loading Dose
• Multistep Programming
LINE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
• Drug List
• Nurse Call Back
• Delayed Start/Standby Setting
• Concurrent delivery
• Titration
• Micro 0.1-99.9 mL/hr (in 0.1 mL increments) flow rate range
for both lines
• Macro 100-999 mL/hr (in 1 mL increments) flow rate range for
both lines
• Automated Secondary drug delivery (Piggyback)
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PLUMSET CAPABILITIES
• Anti Free-Flow Protection
• Direct Connection for syringe delivery
AIR MANAGEMENT
• Air Trap
• Air Removal/Backpriming
• Air Detection-Proximal
• Air Detection-Distal
BATTERY
• Battery Gauge
• Less than 8-Hour Battery Recharge Time
• Long battery life (3 hours) for emergency backup and
temporary portable operation
BIOMEDICAL
• Upgradability (Field)
• Variable Rate Cap
• Alarm History
• Nurse Call Relay Connector
OPTIONS
• Volumes Infused (A, B, Total Volume)
• KVO at dose end (1 ml/hr or less depending on delivery rate)
or Continue Rate (CR) to continue at the current rate
• Variable Distal Pressure Settings
OTHER FEATURES
• Nonpulsatile volumetric accuracy
• Microprocessor control
• Large liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
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• Panel back illumination on mains power
• Lockout switch
• Standard syringe use
• Parenteral and nonparenteral (enteral) fluid delivery
• Blood and blood products delivery
• Wide range of Standard and Specialty administration sets
• Password protected keypad lock
COMMUNICATION
• Networked Communication (Ethernet & Wireless)
• Autoprogramming
• Drug Library Download
Definitions
TERM
DEFINITION
Administration
Set
The sterile, disposable assembly with
flexible tubing that connects to a source
fluid container for input to the Cassette
pumping chamber and to some output
device for administration to the patient.
Alarm
A condition requiring operator
intervention that invokes both audible
and visible alarm indicators. Confirmation
of the condition usually is required.
Alert
While entering a program, a visual
warning that informs the clinician of the
violation of a hospital-defined rule set,
e.g., a dose limit for a specific drug.
Alternate Units
Dose Rate units that may be selected.
Alternate Units are any units other than
mL/hr.
Alternate Units
Parameters
Drug Amount, Diluent, Patient Weight (if
applicable), and Dose Rate.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Auto-Program
A physician order sent to the infuser.
Auto-Program
(new)
An auto-program is considered “new” if
either of the following conditions are met:
A) There is no program on the associated
line. B) The drug and concentration in the
auto-program is different from a
currently-programmed drug and
concentration.
Auto-Program
(titration)
An auto-program is considered a
“titration” if the drug and concentration in
the auto-program match the currentlyprogrammed drug and concentration.
Non-promotion titration programs include
some subset of the following: Rate, Dose,
Duration. Promotion titration programs
include some subset of the following:
Rate, Dose, Duration, Patient Weight,
Dosing Units, Drug Amount, Drug Units,
Diluent Amount.
Awake CE
The CE is considered awake when the
infuser is powered on with battery power
and the battery is above the low battery
threshold or is plugged into AC.
Backpressure
Resistance to fluid flow on the Distal or
output portion of the Administration Set,
usually expressed as PSIG.
Backprime
Removal of air or fluid from the proximal
tubing and Cassette air trap by rapid
pumping of fluid from Line A to an output
receptacle on Line B. No fluid delivered
distal to the cassette during a Backprime.
Basic Delivery
A single-step delivery specifying rate,
VTBI, and duration only. Drug name may
or may not be specified.
Biomed Mode
The name for the non-delivery or service
mode of Infuser operation.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Bolus
A single uninterrupted discrete volume of
fluid delivered over a discrete period of
time.
Cassette
A Hospira standard Plum Macro Cassette
that contains the actual pumping
chamber with inlet and outlet valves. It
also contains access ports to diaphragms
for proximal and distal line pressure
sensing and chambers for air trapping
and air quantity measurement.
Caution
Contains information which could
prevent hardware failure, irreversible
damage to equipment, or loss of data.
Channel
Distal Line output to the patient.
Cleared Program
Same as Cleared Settings, but restricted
to the program delivery settings for an
individual line.
Cleared Settings
Programmed delivery settings for both
lines and the general control parameters
are at their default values.
Clinical Care
Area (CCA)
An area of the hospital for which
authorized hospital staff has allowed use
of up to 149 specific drugs, plus No Drug
Selected. The clinician selects a CCA
after turning on the Infuser. The hospital
may create from one to eighteen CCA’s.
Concentration
For Dose Calculation based Line A or B
delivery programming of premixed drugs,
the concentration consists of Drug
Amount (in micrograms [mcg], milligrams
[mg], grams, milliequivalents [mEq],
millimols [mmols], or units [USP Units])
and Diluent (Volume in milliliters [mL]).
Abbreviated on screen displays as
“Conc”.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Concurrent
Delivery
Simultaneous delivery of two fluids at
independent flow rates.
Concurrent Mode
The Line B control selection mode that
allows either Line A or Line B (or both) of
the Mechanism to be programmed for
delivery that completes with KVO or CR.
Line A operation is unaffected by Line B
delivery.
Connectivity
Engine (CE)
A component of the infuser that controls
ethernet and wireless communication
between the MMU and Infuser processor.
Continue Rate
(CR)
An option used to provide fluid delivery at
the current fluid delivery rate when the
VTBI becomes zero.
Default Drug
Library (DDL)
A drug list of 99 drug names, default units
and default concentrations, plus ‘No Drug
Selected’. Does not contain Soft or Hard
Limits. The DDL is a subset of Plum A+
Version 11.3 drug list. The Infuser
functions initially with the DDL.
Deliver Together
A Biomed Delivery option setting, which
selects default of Piggyback or
Concurrent delivery mode.
Delivery Mode
The normal operational mode for the
Infuser, either Concurrent or Piggyback,
during which fluid delivery may occur.
Delivery Rate
The delivery rate (as Volume/Time)
assigned by the operator or calculated
from other delivery parameters.
Device
The Plum A+ IV Infusion Device (Infuser),
not including the disposable
administration sets.
Diluent (Volume)
The volume of fluid used with the Diluent
Unit (e.g., 250 mL), which dilutes the drug
to be infused.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Distal
Downstream (output) from the Cassette
portion of the Administration Set.
Door
The lever-operated, bottom-hinged,
Cassette holder on the front of the
Mechanism.
Dose (Rate)
Delivery rate times drug concentration.
Dose Calculation
Allows programming Dose Rates in
alternative units of measure. Dose
Calculation can be used in Simple
Delivery, Loading Dose, and Multistep.
Drug Amount
The mass or quantity of the drug
premixed with a Diluent to express the
Concentration for the Line being
programmed.
Drug Library
Drug names available for use with the
Infuser in the selected CCA, and each
drug’s concentration, units of measure,
and dose limits, as determined by
authorized hospital staff. The Drug
Library is based on hospital-defined best
practices. The Drug Library is customized
and downloaded into the Infuser by
authorized hospital personnel using
Hospira MedNet Networked software.
Duration
The time period used to deliver a VTBI at
an existing Delivery Rate or as set by the
operator.
Enteral
Delivery via an intestinal route.
Error
A condition resulting in an audible
warning and often an accompanying
message, such as an invalid key press,
resulting from an operator attempt to
make an input that is not valid for the
current operational context. Not a
Malfunction.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Filling Head
Height (FHH)
The gravity induced Proximal Line
pressure due to fluid height in source
container above the Distal Line output
level.
Flow Rate
The resulting rate of fluid flow. (See Rate
and Dose.)
Fluid Delivery
Begin
The time required, measured from the
initial start of a keypad press, for a digit in
the third decimal place of a scale
measuring grams to change when
pumping water, the delivery tube is fluid
filled, and the end of the delivery tube is
immersed.
Hard Limit
The dosing amount (upper and/or lower
amount) that when assigned to a drug
cannot be overridden. Defined by the
hospital for each drug in its Drug Library.
The hard limits for a particular drug may
vary across different CCAs.
Infuser
A Plum A+ device, not including the
disposable administration set.
Initialized
Position
The plunger is in the Plunger Park
Position, and each valve is in the Valve
Home Position.
Key
Any of the marked locations on the front
panels intended for user input via a
pressing action.
KVO
(Keep Vein Open) Internally selected
minimal delivery rate, the lesser of 1.0
mL/Hr or actual Rate, intended to provide
sufficient fluid flow to decrease the
potential for clotting at the IV infusion
site.
Line A
Inlet tubing on the top center of Cassette
when viewed after it has been loaded in
Mechanism Door.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Line B
Inlet connector on the top right of
Cassette when viewed after it has been
loaded in Mechanism Door.
Loading Dose
Allows programming of an initial infusion
rate for a specific volume, followed
automatically by a maintenance rate from
the same container (e.g., a fluid
challenge). If Dose Calc is used, the
Loading Dose and Maintenance Dose are
in the same unit of measure, over the
same period of time (mcg/min), from the
same container.
Macro Cassette
The Plum Cassette as part of an
Administration Set whose attainable
delivery performance is for general
purpose uses.
Malfunction
One of a number of conditions that
indicate a failure of the Infuser. These
conditions usually require a repair action.
Mechanism
The provider of the physical activities of:
1) valve control for Line selection and
inlet to or outlet from the Cassette; 2)
Plunger extension and retraction for
changing fluid volume of the Cassette
pumping chamber.
MedNet software
Networked application software used to
define and download the custom drug
library to the Infuser.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Multistep
Allows a sequential program to deliver up
to 10 steps; fluid volumes and delivery
rates may be programmed for each step.
The program may be entered based on
Rate and Volume or Volume and Time. If
Dose Calc is used, the delivery steps are
in the same unit of measure, over the
same period of time, from the same
container.
MMS
Medication Management Suite- a product
suite that will be used to support safe and
efficient caregiver administration of
intravenous medications.
MMU
Medication Management Unit- the MMU is
a product of the MMS and provides
external communications with infusers
and other systems supporting medication
management. It supports drug library
downloads and status/log updates to the
infusers. MMU also delivers a variety of
pre-built and custom reports related to
the infuser activities.
Network-Enabled
Module
The hardware that facilitates
communication between the infuser and
the network.
Note
A Note explains something new, gives
tips on performing an activity, or provides
a reminder of necessary preparations.
Override
The clinician acknowledges an Alert,
confirms and proceeds with a program
containing a parameter that falls outside
the hospital-defined Soft Limits.
Parenteral
Delivery via other than an intestinal route,
such as intravenous (IV) injection.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Patient Weight
The Alternate Units Parameter whose
value entry is required with Dose rates
(quantity/time) having the third parameter
of weight, such as mcg/kg/min.
Piggyback
Delivery
Infusion will stop Line A and infuse Line
B until VTBI completes.
Piggyback Mode
The Line B control selection mode that
requires Line A delivery suspension while
Line B delivers and then its resumption
when Line B VTBI completes. If Line A is
not programmed and started, Line B
delivery just stops when its VTBI
completes. Line A operation is delayed
for duration of its interruption by Line B.
Plunger Park
Position
The position of the pumping plunger that
allows the cassette to be withdrawn from
the Infuser without restriction, with an
opened Door.
POST
Power On Self Tests. Startup initialization
and test of critical hardware modules and
software functions, to determine Infuser
readiness for its Intended Use.
Power On
When the power is first applied to the
Infuser processor. It occurs when Infuser
is in the off condition and the AC power is
applied or during battery operation when
the ON/OFF key is pressed.
Pressure
The measured fluid pressure for Proximal
Line A, Proximal Line B, or the Distal line
when a fully primed administration set is
loaded into a Mechanism with the
Cassette Door closed.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Programs
A Concentration-based extension to
basic Volume/Rate delivery for Dose Rate
applications. Softkey-selected types are:
1) Standard Program for single rate
delivery; 2) Loading Dose for up to two
steps of delivery at differing rates; 3)
Multistep for up to ten steps of delivery at
differing rates. Loading Dose and
Multistep include the basic Delivery Rate
option.
Protocol
In the medical field, hospital-approved
procedures. For devices with an
electronic communications interface, the
format and content of messages being
exchanged.
Proximal
Upstream (input, as Line A and/or B) with
respect to the Cassette portion of the
Administration Set.
Rate
See Delivery Rate
Rounding
To round-off to the closest whole number
(e.g., 25.5 would round to 26, but 25.4
would round to 25).
Rule Sets
The compilation of Soft and Hard Limits
associated with a drug entry.
Screen
That active portion of the LCD assigned
to a delivery or other user interactive
display operation.
Softkey
A front panel key whose function label is
on the bottom portion of the display
screen just above its location, so that
label may be changed to indicate differing
key functions within the operational
context of the defined screens.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Soft Limit
The dosing amount (upper and/or lower
amount) that when assigned to a drug can
be overridden based on confirmation.
Defined by the hospital for each drug in
its Drug Library. The soft limits for a
particular drug entry may vary across
CCAs.
Standard
Programming
(see Basic Delivery)
Standby
A delivery program state that resembles a
delayed start for a line in all respects, but
status display of STANDBY instead of
DELAYED. A press of the START key (and
a Start Softkey if necessary) will begin the
programmed delivery.
System
The Plum A+ Infuser system with its
associated accessories and
Administration Sets.
Tall-Man
Lettering
Tall-Man lettering uses upper-case letters
in combination with lower-case letters to
help clinicians differentiate among
sound-alike or look-alike drug names.
Certain Hospira Default Library drug
names are displayed in Tall-Man lettering.
Truncate
To round-down to the last whole number
(e.g., 103.7 would be 103).
Units
A Drug Amount (without a quantity of
mass referent) adopted as the United
States Pharmacopoeia (USP) standard of
measure for use in a Concentration.
VI
Volume Infused.
VTBI
Volume To Be Infused – The volume of
fluid or IV solution (remaining) for
delivery by a program or Therapy step
from a Line.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Warning
Audible indication at the defined Warning
sound level, often accompanied by a brief
message, to advise operator that: 1. Input
was attempt to use a function in wrong
sequence, with wrong values, or at wrong
time (resulting in an Invalid Key Warning);
2. Input was properly related to a function
(resulting in a Valid Key Warning). (The
Low Battery Warning is an exception,
using the Alarm Indication sound level.)
Weight
The Alternate Units Parameter whose
value entry is required with Alternate
Units for Dose that include /kg/.
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SECTION 3
Equipment Description
Line B Flow
Indicator
Line A Flow
Indicator
u LCD
be n.
o ioBattery
Working
Working Region t
t Charge
Region
o tu
Indicator
Message
Region
- Region
Message
a A aB
Softkey Label
Numeric
Softkey
Keys
a lin
Selector
M C
(Up/Left)
Start and
Selection
Stopf
Keys
Key
(Down/
D Charging/i
Status
Region
Status Region
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
Right)
Line
Indicator
Silence
Key
ON/OFF
Key
Numeric Field
Clear Key
Decimal Point
Key
Front Panel Display and Keypad
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Operating Keys
The [ON/OFF] key is used to
control the power of the Plum A+.
NOTE: All deliveries must be
stopped in order to turn the
power off.
NOTE: To confirm proper
shutdown of infuser, do not
unplug until “double beep” is
heard (approximately 5
seconds). If “double beep” is
not heard, the infuser will turn
itself back ON sensing the AC
power was lost and revert to
battery back-up power.
be n.
to tio
t ua
N it
The [START] key is used to
uabegin
ca
infusion. It brings upn
the
Confirmation screen.
a If alllin
informtion appears
M correct,
C select
V [Yes] tot
start program.
Dr i
The [STOP] key is used to stop the
current delivery on one line; used
in conjunction with soft keys to stop
delivery on both lines.
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The [SILENCE] key is used to
silence an audible alarm during
actions to correct its cause.
The [SELECT] key (or
) is used
to move the highlighting cursor
between the programming fields.
be n.
to tio
t ua
N it
a a
center
The numeric keys
are
used
to
values for anya
highlighted
in field
requiring numeric
M data.
f[CLEAR] a
The
key will cause a
i numeric field to be
D highlighted
cleared in preparation for data
entry. It is also used to clear the
displayed dashes (-- -- --) that
occur when entering values
beyond the pre-programmed hard
limits. It WILL NOT clear the entire
program.
The [DECIMAL POINT] key is used
to manually enter numbers other
than whole numbers (i.e., 1.2 mL).
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Softkeys are located at the bottom
of the main display and serve a
variety of functions. What each key
does is indicated by the text in the
display above the actual softkey.
Indicators
The Charge/Line Indicator is
illuminated to indicate the battery is
currently charging.
Standby
Enter
Cancel/
Back
e .
NOTE: If the device is plugged
into AC power, with a battery
t ti
installed, and the Charge
t ua
Indicator is not illuminated,
N it
contact technical support.
The fluid drop symbol, when
ua ica
flashing, indicates ann
active
infusion on Line Aa
and/or Line
n B.
M Cli
t a
a in
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Display Symbols
Battery Capacity Symbol (located
on right side of message region on
display) indicates relative charge
with number of white boxes from
left to right.
Cautionary Symbol is displayed to
alert the user that the infuser is
being operated without rule sets
(soft or hard limits). Read the drug
package insert for information on
proper usage.
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to tio
t ua
Soft Limit Override Symbol
N it
indicates the programmed soft
limits upper (up arrow) orllower l S
a a
(down arrow) have u
been
overridden.
a lin
MThe infuser
NOTE:
Cfromwillthedisplay
the
rule set
icon
first step in a situation where a 2-step
process
is
completed
and
the infuser is stopped after going to
ra KVO.in
The "Wireless Connection
Available" icon is displayed when
the device is receiving a wireless
signal. The infuser will connect to
the network if a wireless network
access point is recognized.
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It may appear on any Main Delivery
A STOPPED PUMPING B
Screen whether pumping or stopped. It
DOPamine
Lidocaine
Dose Calculation
Dose Calculation
also may appear regardless of AutoRate
26.3
30
mL/hr
Programming. However, in a wireless
Vol Inf
0.1
network environment, AutomL
Dose
Programming will not be successful if
mcg/kg/min
mg/min
MedSurg
the icon is not visible during the AutoOptions/
Program transfer. If wireless AutoB
Vol Inf
Programming is desired and the icon is
not displayed on the Main Delivery
Screen, try relocating the pump
towards the wireless access point until the icon is displayed.
The icon will not be displayed if the infuser is communicating
via an ethernet connection.
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to tio
Rear Case ControlsNo tu
The audio level rotary knob,
a the al
located on the back, adjusts
alarm audio level. n
M Cli
t a
a switch,
Thertoggle
located below
incontrol,
the
activates
D audio level
the lockout function when the lever
is placed in the “up” position,
disabling all front panel keys
except [STOP].
Password Protected Keypad Lock
may also be used. It both locks and
unlocks the keypad by pressing the
decimal key, followed by 9, 6, & 3.
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NOTE: Pressing of a key while lockout is active results in the
display of the lockout enabled message. This action is
recommended to confirm each lockout activation.
NOTE: If the lockout switch is put in the “Locked” position while
the infuser is off, the [ON/OFF] key allows the unit to turn on.
The connector located below the
lockout switch is the Nurse Call
Relay Connector, for providing
remote notification of a nurse call
event.
be n.
The Ethernet port is used to
connect to a local area connection.
to tio
t ua
N it
a a
M Cli
Administration
Sets
t a
a TheiPlum
n A+ is compatible with a wide range of LifeCare Plum
series administration sets. Become familiar with the set
components before preparing the administration set.
Primary Line
Secondary
Inlet Port
(Capped)
Finger Grip
Flow Regulator
Patient Line
Pumping Chamber
Air Trap
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Preparing the Administration Set
NOTE: For detailed instructions, see administration set
packaging.
WARNING
ARRANGE TUBING, CORDS, AND CABLES TO MINIMIZE
THE RISK OF PATIENT STRANGULATION OR
ENTANGLEMENT.
be n.
Make sure flow regulator is closed.
to tio
t ua
N it
aoutlet with
Insert piercing pin into
container
a twisting motion.
M Cli
t a
ra in
Use the aseptic technique to prepare the administration set for
priming, then proceed as follows:
3 Fill Drip chamber to about 1/2 full or to the
score mark. Do not completely fill.
NOTE: To avoid getting Distal Air Alarms,
confirm the fluid bag is positioned higher than
the infuser. This should be set up prior to
priming the cassette.
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Priming the Administration Set
1Invert the cassette.
2Turn the flow regulator counter-clockwise
until a drop of fluid is seen in the pumping
chamber.
be n.
o io
3 Turn the cassette upright, then primetthe
remainder of the administration t
set.
o tu
- l Si
a a
n to close. Confirm
4 Push in thea
flow regulator
there is
Mno flow.Cli
t a
a in
Loading the cassette
To load the primed cassette into the plum A+, proceed as
follows.
1 Open the cassette door by lifting up the
handle.
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2Insert cassette into door guides. Close the
cassette door. Confirm there is no flow and
no kinks appear in tubing.
NOTE: If flow is observed, close the tubing
clamps and replace the administration set.
NOTE: The administration set should be
changed per CDC guidelines or healthcare
provider policy. Discard after use.
e .
Preparing the Secondary o
Line on
t ti
CAUTION: C
t ua,
, o
N it
a a
c or piggyback delivery modes
The Plum A+ features
concurrent
when programa
requires administering
more than one fluid.
M Cli
In addition
containers, the Plum A+ can use
t to standard
syringes
on
the
secondary
port. The secondary line can be
prepared
without
removing
or repriming the cassette.
ONSULT THE DRUG LABELING TO CONFIRM DRUG
COMPATIBILITY CONCENTRATION DELIVERY RATES AND VOLUMES
ARE ALL SUITABLE FOR CONCURRENT DELIVERY OR PIGGYBACK
DELIVERY SECONDARY FOLLOWED AUTOMATICALLY BY PRIMARY
MODES
Before preparing the secondary line, observe the following
guidelines:
• Review the backpriming function.
• Attach the secondary container using an 18- or 19gauge, 31 mm (or shorter) needle, if the cassette
secondary inlet port has a piercing reseal.
• Syringes must be larger than 3 cc. Use syringe
adapter (List 11986-48) when using syringes smaller
than 10cc. Some 10cc syringes may require use of a
syringe adapter. Syringes larger than 10cc may be
attached directly to the secondary port of the
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Plum A+ Infusion System
cassette. Use of a syringe adapter may decrease the
occurrence of proximal occlusion alarms.
• When using a syringe adapter, retract the plunger to
draw approximately 1 mL of fluid into the syringe to
clear air from the adapter filter.
To prepare the secondary line, use aseptic technique and
proceed as follows:
1 With cassette door closed: Loosen and
e .
2 Open all proximal clamps before pressing b
[START].
t ti
t ua
3 Set up per operating instructions.
(See Sections 4 - 6 of this manual.)
N it
a a
c to the
4 Syringe: Secure
the
container
a lin
cassette
door using
the optional container
support
arm
(List
12095-03).
t a
a in
remove white cap, then discard. Add
secondary tubing or syringe.
Discontinuing Electronic Flow
Control & Setting Gravity Flow
CAUTION:
BEFORE OPENING DOOR, CLOSE CLAMP ON PRIMARY
OR SECONDARY SET OR REMOVE SECONDARY CONTAINER FROM
SECONDARY PORT TO PREVENT MIXING OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
FLUIDS.
If electronic flow needs to be stopped, the precision flow
regulator on the cassette can be used to manually set and
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maintain fluid flow in a gravity mode (see the following
graphics).
1 PRESS STOP
STOP
be n.
to tio
t ua
N it
l Administration
Discontinuing a
Fluid
u ica
a lin
STOP
Dr i
2 OPEN DOOR & REMOVE CASSETTE
NOTE: FLOW REGULATOR CLOSES
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DOOR IS OPENED
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL FREE FLOW
3 SET GRAVITY RATE BY
TURNING FLOW REGULATOR
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
NOTE: CASSETTE SHOULD BE
IN UPRIGHT POSITION
NOTE: IF DOOR OPEN ALARM OCCURS, TURN PUMP OFF
1 PRESS STOP
3 CLOSE DOOR
2 OPEN DOOR, REMOVE CASSETTE
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DISCARD SET AND FLUID
CONTAINER PER HOSPITAL
PROCEDURE
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SECTION 4
Basic Operation
Getting Started
UNPACKING
CAUTION:
PRODUCT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS PROPER
CARE IS EXERCISED DURING UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION. DO NOT
USE THE PLUM A+ IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THE
BATTERY MAY NOT BE CHARGED UPON RECEIPT.
be n.
Inspect the Plum A+ packaging for possible
o shipping
iodamage. If
damage is found, contact the deliverytcompany
immediately.
t uathe packing slip
Use care when unpacking the o
infuser. Retain
t infuser is damaged or
Nin caseithe
and save all packing material
fails the infuser self-test
to be returned to Hospira.
l and has
Inspect thoroughly
u for damage.
ca
CAUTION:
a I Pn A+
M, I . Cli
tset up,aconnect the AC (mains) cord to a properly grounded
To
ra receptacle,
in unless temporary battery operation is desired.
F THE
OSPIRA
LUM
APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED CONTACT
NC
NOTE: Use AC (mains) power whenever possible. Store the
infuser connected to AC (mains) to confirm a fully charged
battery for emergencies.
NOTE: If the quality of the earth grounding source is in
doubt, use battery power.
CAUTION: THE PLUM A+ SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE
NORMALLY IN THE PRESENCE OF MOST ENCOUNTERED
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) CONDITIONS. IN THE
EVENT OF EXTREME LEVELS OF INTERFERENCE , SUCH AS
ENCOUNTERED NEXT TO AN ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ,
CELLULAR TELEPHONES, OR 2-WAY RADIOS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT
THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A SENSOR OR MICROCOMPUTER MIGHT
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BE DISRUPTED . O PERATION OF THE INFUSER UNDER THESE
CONDITIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
TANDEM CARRIER INSTRUCTIONS
The Plum A+ may be safely and conveniently mounted on an IV
stand or on a tandem carrier mounted on an IV stand.
Always mount the tandem carrier
(List# 12270-01) to the pole before
attaching the infuser(s) to the tandem
carrier.
e .
Make sure infusers are firmly n
io
attached to tandem
tocarrier.
tdetailsutheaPlum A+
This section
instrument setup procedures. N
it
l l
SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
ua suiteicof a
The infuser performs
System Self-Tests when power
a readiness
is applied to confirm
for
use.
Failure
during the Self-Tests
is reported as a Malfunction
Condition.
a in
A+
D CAUTION: D
Make sure tandem carrier clamp is
attached firmly to pole.
O NOT PLACE THE
THE
LUM
IN SERVICE IF IT FAILS
SYSTEM SELF-TESTS.
Connect the AC power (mains) cord to an AC power receptacle,
then confirm that the Charging/Line indicator illuminates (above
the [ON/OFF] key on the front panel).
A systematic self-testing of the processing, delivery, and safety
systems is performed whenever the Plum A+ is turned on, to
verify readiness for operation.
NOTE: If the quality of the earth grounding source is in doubt,
use battery power.
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Press the [ON/OFF] key to turn the power on. Check screen
display and listen for a beep to indicate the audio is working.
Wait for the self-tests to complete. If successful, put a fully
primed macro cassette into the cassette door and close the
door. See Loading Cassette in Section 3 for details of correct
procedure.
When the Charging/Line indicator is off and the battery symbol
on the display is flashing, this indicates that the Plum A+ is
operating on low battery power and should be recharged.
sP
CAUTION: WHEN THE BATTERY IS REMOVED FROM THE LUM
A+, DO NOT OPERATE ON PATIENTS . U SE OF A PROPERLY
be n.
To confirm battery is fully charged, connect
the Plum
otheA+OFFto AC
towhile
(mains) power for a minimum of six hours
in
mode.
o tu
If an alarm occurs during the
power on
self-test, identify the
iaction
- corrective
alarm message, then l
take
(see Section 7,
Alarms and Troubleshooting).
u back
caON. If the self-test alarm recurs,
Turn infuser n
OFF, then i
n service and contact the local Hospira
ainfuser from
remove the
M Cli
representative.
t aperforms a suite of System Self-Tests when power
The infuser
a is applied
to confirm readiness for use.
induring
D Failure
the Self-Tests is reported as a Malfunction
MAINTAINED AND CHARGED BATTERY HELPS CONFIRM PROPER
OPERATION.
Condition.
DATA RETENTION
Delivery program settings and programming option selections
are retained in non-volatile memory. If the Plum A+ has been
turned off for longer than four hours, all delivery settings are
cleared and programming option selections are restored to their
default selections for next use.
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Power On
Press
to Power On the
Plum A+ and the System SelfTests Screen is displayed.
After self-testing successfully
completes, the display will
proceed to the next screen.
HOSPIRA Plum A+
13.X Jan 31 2005 12:30:30
Copyright Hospira, Inc.
2005
System Self Test
In Progress
Programming the infuser may **
be n.
begin during the cassette
o io ’
t **
check phase of the start-up
testing.
o tu
NOTE: If battery is missinglor defective,
a “Battery not installed”
lbattery” prompt will appear
message with a “Continue
a without
(AC power only).
CAUTION: W
M Cli
A+,
. U
t . a
ra in
SCREENS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL
ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND DON T
NECESSARILY REFLECT ACTUAL
CLINICAL PRACTICE
HEN THE BATTERY IS REMOVED FROM THE LUM
DO NOT OPERATE ON PATIENTS
SE OF A PROPERLY
MAINTAINED AND CHARGED BATTERY HELPS CONFIRM PROPER
OPERATION
2D
To set up the Plum A+, insert
selected Plum Set and close
cassette holder door lever.
SETUP
Insert PLUM Set
Close Lever
NOTE: If cassette is already inserted,
this screen is skipped.
If Infuser ID Entry screen appears,
consult your hospital’s biomed
personnel.
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The Area Selection screen will
appear if your system has been
programmed with the Hospira
MedNet accessory. Use
to
choose. If only one CCA has
been entered, it becomes the
default and this screen is
skipped.
Area Selection
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ- 123456
ICU
MedSurg
OR
Cardio
Urology
Psych
Recov
L&D
5 West
Renal
Neo ICU
OB/GYN
Oncol
Ad ICU
ER
7 South
3 North
4 North
Select, then Enter
Enter
be n.
o go straight
If not using MedNet, the displaytwill
io to the
“Clear Settings ?” option. t
N it
Example of Clear Settings
Screen
a a
3 The on-screen
message
a lin “Clear
M may
Settings?”
appear. Select
f [Yes] toaclear all settings.
inALL settings when
Dr Clear
NOTE: To change the CCA while infusing, see Section 6.8,
Changing CCA While Infusing.
SETUP
Clear Settings?
Yes clears ALL settings
Yes
No
changing patients or multiple
programming parameters.
NOTE: This clears all delivery parameters, such as Rate and
VTBI on both lines, as well as setting items, such as the KVO
and Nurse Callback options, to their default values.
NOTE: If no settings currently exist or all settings are zero, this
screen will be bypassed.
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Simple Delivery
Example of MedNet Main
Delivery Screen (with cleared
settings). The selected area is
displayed at the bottom.
A STOPPED STOPPED B
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
**SCREENS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL
ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND DON’T
MedSurg
NECESSARILY REFLECT CURRENT
ACTUAL PRACTICE**
NOTE: For clarity, whole number font
be n.
sizes will appear larger than fractional
number font sizes (numbers on the right-side
io
toof thetdecimal).
t ua
1 To Program a delivery rate,
select
t[A].
- lS
a usea
2 To enter deliveryurate,
numeric keypad.
M Cli
3 Usef t to move
down
to
the
00:00
VTBI
field.
Dr i
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
To enter VTBI amount, use
keypad.
NOTE: While the VTBI is being
entered, the duration is automatically
computed. If the computed value is
greater than 99:59, dashes (- -)
appear in place of hours.
4- 6
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Rate
5.5
VTBI
Duration
00:00
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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Use
to move down to the DURATION field.
If auto-calculated Duration is acceptable, skip to step
9.
Use keypad to change/enter
the hours part of duration if
desired.
PROGRAM
0. s
NOTE: When all parameters are
00:05
displayed, changing any one
b n.
parameter will result in other
o io
parameters automatically being
computed. To understand the
Automatic Calculation feature,o
see
tu
Section 6.7 Examples of Automatic
Calculation.
- lS
uafrom
ca
7 Use tonmove
hours to minutes.
a lin
NOTE:
MThe maximum
C hours allowed is 99 and the maximum
minutes
is 59.
Dr8 Usei keypad to enter minutes.
MedSurg
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
5 mL
VTBI
Duration
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Press
Cancel/
Back
Drug
List
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
CAUTION:
VERIFY ALL
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
VALUES
Drug
Rate
VTBI
No Drug Selected
5.5 mL/hr
0.5 mL
Program Confirmation screen
will appear. If correct, press
[Yes] to begin infusion.
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Confirm Program?
Yes
No
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Example of Main Delivery
Screen just after being
programmed and started.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
0.1
Vol Inf
mL
NOTE: The Line A Fluid Flow
Indicator also will flash to indicate
pumping.
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
NOTE: VTBI (volume to be infused)
values over 100 mL are displayed
truncated. This means that the
number displayed rounds-down to the last whole number (e.g.,
105.7 would be displayed as 105). An example would be the
Programming or Pumping screens.
be n.
io
tomL aretdisplayed
NOTE: VI (volume infused) values over 100
tdisplayed
arounds-off to
rounded. This means that the number
the nearest number (e.g., 105.7N
would be t
idisplayed as 106, but
105.3 would be displayed as
105). AnS
example would be the
l l
Program Options screen.
u ica
Titration a lin
M C
f Line a [A] (or [B]) at
1 a
Select
inDelivery Screen.
Drthe Main
A PUMPING PUMPING B
25
Rate
mL/hr
50
41
Vol Inf
mL
20
MedSurg
4- 8
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Vol Inf
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Enter the desired Rate using
the keypad.
NOTE: When Rate is changed, the
duration is automatically recomputed
using the current VTBI. To
understand the Automatic Calculation
feature, see Section 6.7 Examples of
Automatic Calculation.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Rate
15
mL/hr
VTBI
50
mL
03:20
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
Drug
List
be n.
CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES
to tio
t ua
Program Confirmation screen
N it
will appear. If correct, press
[Yes] to begin infusion.
a a
NOTE: During
Titration,
iinfuser
n nprevious
continuesa
to deliver at
parameters until new program is
confirmed.
M C
fExampleaof Main Delivery
r Screen
in after being titrated.
Press
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION
No Drug Selected
15 mL/hr
50 mL
Drug
Rate
VTBI
Confirm Program?
Yes
No
A PUMPING PUMPING B
NOTE: Volume Infused is an
incrementing value which is cleared
in [Options/Vol Inf].
The following 3 screens are
examples of changed values.
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15
Rate
mL/hr
50
41.6
Vol Inf
mL
20
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
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Example of changed rate.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
From the Main Delivery
Screen, select [A].
Rate
15
mL/hr
VTBI
50
mL
Duration
Use keypad to change the
RATE value.
03:20
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
NOTE: The display time is only
accurate to ± one minute. As shown in this example, the
delivery shows 3 hours and 20 minutes (not 3 minutes and 20
seconds).
be n.
to tio
6 Press
t ua
N iappear.
Program Confirmationlscreen will
If correct,
press [Yes] to begin
infusion.
a a
cchange. Delivery is changed to the
NOTE: [START]
accepts
the
a lin and display returns to Main Delivery
new RATE and DURATION
Screen.
Example
of
Changed VTBI
Drvalue.i
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Use
field.
to highlight the VTBI
Rate
15
VTBI
100
Duration
06:40
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Use the keypad to change the
VTBI value.
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
NOTE: When the VTBI is changed, the Duration is recomputed
with respect to the current Rate. To understand the Automatic
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Calculation feature, see Section 6.7 Examples of Automatic
Calculation.
Press
Program Confirmation screen will appear. If correct,
press [Yes] to begin infusion.
NOTE: [START] accepts the change. Delivery is changed to the
new VTBI and DURATION and the display brings up the
Confirmation screen before returning to the Main Delivery
Screen.
be n.
Example of changed
to tio
DURATION field.
t ua
150
100
-the l S
10 Use to highlight
a athe
00:40
Duration field,
then use
i value.
keypad a
to n
change
its
NOTE: When DURATION is
t RATE is automatically
changed, a
a recomputed
using the current VTBI
inTo understand
the Automatic
D value.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
Calculation feature, see Section 6.7
Examples of Automatic Calculation.
11
Press
CAUTION:
VERIFY ALL VALUES BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
Program Confirmation screen will appear. If correct,
press [Yes] to begin infusion.
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NOTE: [START] accepts the change. Delivery is changed to the
new DURATION and RATE and the display brings up the
Confirmation screen before returning to the Main Delivery
Screen.
Piggyback Delivery
PIGGYBACK DELIVERYInfusion will stop Line A and
infuse Line B until VTBI
completes. Line A will
automatically restart.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
be n.
o io
1 With Line A pumping, to
o tu
program a Piggyback delivery,
select [B].
- l Si
afield isa
The Delivery Mode
highlighted.an
in
NOTE: If an entry C
was previously
t a
programmed,
RATE is highlighted. If
no
previous
entries,
MODE
is
00:00
Drhighlighted.
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
20
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Change using Change Mode
Program Change
Options
Mode
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
If field reads “Concurrent”,
select
[Change Mode] to switch to
“Piggyback”.
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Select
to highlight the
RATE field.
Mode
Piggyback
Rate
To enter delivery rate, use
numeric keypad.
VTBI
Duration
200
00:00
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Cancel/
Back
Drug
List
Use
to move down to the
VTBI field.
be n.
6 To enter VTBI amount, use
keypad.
to tio
t ua 200
NOTE: While the VTBI is being
100
N it
entered, the duration is automatically
00:30
computed. If the computed
is
l value
greater than 99:59,a
dashes (- -)
appear in placeu
of hours.c
To
understand
Automatic
Calculation
n6.7 Examples
atheSection
feature,
see
of
M Calculation.
Automatic
t a
a in
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
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Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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PROGRAM
Use
to move down to the
DURATION field.
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
133
100
00:45
Rate
(Optional) Use keypad to
change duration.
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
When all parameters are
displayed, changing any one
parameter will result in other
parameters automatically being
computed.
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
be n.
o io
8 Press
o tu
CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES
l screenl will appear. If correct,
Program Confirmation
press [Yes] n
to u
begin iinfusion.
ca
a in
NOTE: If M
Line A has al Delay Start remaining or is stopped, a
message
will appear warning of a possible non-delivery (see
f 6.4). a
section
inof Main Delivery
DrExample
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION
Screen just after being
programmed and started.
A DELAYED PUMPING B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
133
20
Vol Inf
mL
0.1
MedSurg
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Vol Inf
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Concurrent Delivery
CONCURRENT DELIVERYSimultaneous delivery of two fluids at
independent flow rates.
CAUTION:
CONSULT
DRUG
LABELING TO CONFIRM DRUG
C O MP AT I BI L IT Y , C O N CE NT R A TI O N ,
DELIVERY RATES, AND VOLUME ARE ALL
SUITABLE FOR CONCURRENT AND
PIGGYBACK DELIVERY MODES . S EE
S ECTION 8 FOR INFORMATION ON
CONCURRENT FLOW, SEE SECTION 9
FOR DELIVERY RATE RANGES.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
0.1
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
be n.
io one
toalarm tconditions,
NOTE: In concurrent mode with certain
tmay continue
a to deliver.
line may stop while the other line
N it
1 With pumping started
on llineSA, to program a
a rate,
Concurrent delivery
ca select [B].
a lin field is
The M
Delivery Mode
highlighted.
NOTE:
If
an
entry was previously
r i
Options/
Vol Inf
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
mL/hr
Rate
programmed, RATE is highlighted. If
no previous entries, MODE is
highlighted.
If field reads “Piggyback”,
select [Change Mode] to
switch to “Concurrent”.
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VTBI
Duration
00:00
mL
hr : min
Change using Change Mode
Program Change
Options
Mode
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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Verify change to “Concurrent”
mode.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode Concurrent
Rate
Use
to highlight Rate field.
VTBI
Duration
00:00
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Change using Change Mode
Program Change
Options
Mode
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
be10 n.
NOTE: When Rate for Line A plus
to tio
Rate for Line B is greater than valid
00:00
rate ranges, a “Concurrency violation”
o tu
message will explain why second
line
did not start. See Section 9.3
for valid S
delivery rate ranges. a
c may not be displayed if unit is
NOTE: “Concurrency
violation”
a Complete”.
displaying “VTBI
in The device will not start and an
invalid keypress sound
C will occur when [START] is pressed.
r i
To enter delivery rate, use
numeric keypad.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode Concurrent
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
4D
Use
Cancel/
Back
PROGRAM
to move down to the VTBI field.
To enter VTBI amount, use
keypad.
NOTE: While the VTBI is being
entered, the duration is automatically
computed. If the computed value is
greater than 99:59, dashes (- -)
appear in place of hours. To
4- 16
Drug
List
MedSurg
Mode Concurrent
Rate
VTBI
Duration
10
100
10:00
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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understand the Automatic Calculation feature, see Section 6.7
Examples of Automatic Calculation.
Use
to move down to the DURATION field.
(Optional) Enter values for desired hours and
minutes.
NOTE: When Duration is entered, Rate is automatically
computed.
e .
7 Press
t ti
CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES
o willtuappear. If correct,
Program ConfirmationN
screen i
- infusion.
press [Yes] to begin
a a
Example ofna concurrent
delivery.a
M Cli
t a
a in
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION
A PUMPING PUMPING B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
10
20.4
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
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Vol Inf
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Stop and Start with only 1 Line
Pumping
Press
at the Main
Delivery Screen.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
100
Rate
mL/hr
8.5
Vol Inf
mL
NOTE: If [A] (or [B]) is selected
prior to pressing [STOP], the display
will return to the programming
screen. Select
[Cancel/Back] to return to the Main
Delivery screen.
be n.
o io
Example of STOPPED
o tu
delivery.
- l Si
2 To discontinue infusion,
a press
M Cli
t secondary
3 Clamp
a tubing if
connected.
Dr i
MedSurg
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
A STOPPED STOPPED B
100
Rate
mL/hr
8.5
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
Open door, remove set and close door. Or, press
to resume infusion.
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Stop and Start with Both Lines
pumping
Press
at the Main
Delivery Screen.
A PUMPING PUMPING B
25
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
50
20.4
be n.
o io
2 Select [Stop A], [Stop B], t
or [Stop All].
o tu
- is selected
NOTE: If [A] (or l
[B])
prior to [STOP], thea
display willl show
the programming
screen.c
Select
[Cancel/Back] to return to the Main
Delivery screen. li
M C
t a
a Example
in of stopped infusion.
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
A PUMPING PUMPING B
25
Rate
mL/hr
50
Vol Inf
mL
20.4
MedSurg
Choose line(s) to stop:
Stop
All
Stop
Stop
Cancel
A STOPPED STOPPED B
NOTE: This is an example using
[Stop All].
CAUTION: VERIFY ALL
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
25
Rate
mL/hr
50
Vol Inf
mL
20.4
VALUES
MedSurg
Back
Prime
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Vol Inf
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To resume infusion,
press
A STOPPED STOPPED B
25
Rate
mL/hr
50
Vol Inf
mL
20.4
Select [Start A],
[Start B], or [Start All].
Or, to discontinue infusion,
press
MedSurg
Choose line(s) to start:
Start
All
Start
Start
Cancel
be n.
to tio
6 Open door, remove set and close door.
t ua
N it
Backpriming
a a
BACKPRIMING- Removal
icair or
n nofand
fluid from the a
proximal line
cassette airtrap.
M Cli
t a
1 ra
To initiate a backprime, select
D [Backi Prime].
Clamp secondary tubing if connected.
A STOPPED STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
8.9
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
NOTE: Backpriming is available only
when all delivery is stopped.
Secondary container is necessary to
receive the air.
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Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
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Select and hold
[Back Prime] until fluid
pumped from line A to line B
has expelled the air from
cassette air trap into
Secondary container.
BACKPRIMING
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
8.9
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Release Backprime to Stop
Back
Prime
NOTE: Fluid flow is at maximum rate
possible.
Options/
Vol Inf
be n.
to tiodelivery.
Pressing
will resume programmed
t ua
N it
Clearing Settings
a a
Main
1 Press an at the
in
Delivery
M Screen.
a settings when
fClear ALL
i patients or multiple
Dr changing
Upon release of [Back Prime], the cassette test is
performed to confirm readiness for pumping.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
0.1
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
programming parameters.
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Vol Inf
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Select Line [A] (or B if active)
from the stopped Main Delivery
Screen.
NOTE: If Line A or B is programmed
with a Therapy (i.e., Dose
Calculation), Rate, VTBI and
Duration will not display values. The
values to be cleared may be viewed
in applicable programming screen
under [Drug List].
A STOPPED STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
8.9
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
be n.
3 Select [Yes].
to tio
t ua
Clear ALL settings when
N it
changing patients or multiple
programming parameters.
a a
M Cli
t screen
Example
a of “Cleared
Settings”.
Dr i
PROGRAM
Clear Line A Settings?
Yes
No
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Rate
Select [Cancel/Back] to
return to the Main Delivery
screen or program new
settings.
4- 22
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
00:00
mL
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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Updating Drug Library
If a new Drug Library is
available, the New Drug Library
Install screen will be displayed.
Library Install
New Drug Library
Available
The Installation may
take up to an hour.
Select [Yes] to begin the
installation (It may take up to
an hour).
Select [No] to skip the
installation and continue using
the current library.
Ensure pump is
connected to AC power.
Install Now?
be n.
to tio
Example screen of Library t
Installing.
N it
a a
M Cli
t a
a in
Yes
No
Library Install
Installing
New Drug Library
The Installation may
take up to an hour.
Ensure pump is
connected to AC power.
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NOTES
be n.
to tio
t ua
N it
a a
M Cli
t a
ra in
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SECTION 5
Advanced Programs
Standard
Program
(Dose Calculation)
Allows programming Dose Rates in alternative
units of measure. Dose Calculation can be used
in Simple Delivery, Loading Dose, and
Multistep.
be n.
to tio
Loading
t ua
Dose
N it
a a
c program to deliver up to 10
Allows
a sequential
n volumes and delivery rates may be
asteps;lifluid
M programmed
for each step. The program may
be entered based on Rate and Volume or
aVolume and Time. If Dose Calc is used, the
Multistep
steps are in the same unit of measure,
Dr i delivery
over the same period of time, from the same
Allows programming of an initial infusion rate
for a specific volume, followed automatically by
a maintenance rate from the same container
(e.g., a fluid challenge).
If Dose Calc is used, the Loading Dose and
Maintenance Dose are in the same unit of
measure, over the same period of time
(mcg/min), from the same container.
container.
NOTE: During programming, user must identify desired drug
with softkey Drug List prior to setting program parameters.
Use drug manufacturer recommendations for IV administration
when using the Plum A+ infuser.
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Dose Calc (mcg/kg/min on A)
DOSE CALCULATION- Allows programming Dose
Rates in alternative units of measure. Dose
Calculation can be used in Simple Delivery, Loading
Dose, and Multistep.
Clear ALL settings when changing patients or
multiple programming parameters.
The Area Selection screen will
appear if your system has been
programmed with the MedNet
accessory.
be n.
to tio
t ua
Use
to select CCA and
bring you to the Main Delivery
N it
Screen.
a a
NOTE: To change the
CCA while
c CCA While Infusing.
infusing, see Section
6.8,
Changing
M Cli
t [A]aat the Main
1 Select
Deliveryn
Screen.
Area Selection
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ- 123456
ICU
MedSurg
OR
Cardio
Urology
Psych
Recov
L&D
5 West
Renal
Neo ICU
OB/GYN
Oncol
Ad ICU
ER
7 South
3 North
4 North
Select, then Enter
Enter
A STOPPED STOPPED B
**SCREENS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL
ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND DON’T
NECESSARILY REFLECT CURRENT
ACTUAL PRACTICE**
5- 2
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
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Plum A+ Infusion System
The Line A Programming
screen appears.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Select [Drug List] for Dose
Calculation programming.
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
00:00
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
The Drug List Screen appears,
in mainly alphabetical order.
Drug
List
be n.
NOTE: Default entry is “No Drug
Selected”.
to tio
t ua
N it
a a
3 Use atonhighlight
desired
in
drugM
name. Cl
t adoes not contain
When list
a desired
generic drug name or
inname
D group
select
Cancel/
Back
MedSurg
No Drug Selected
25 grams/500 mL
Albumin 5%
2.6 mg/50 mL
Aldesleukin
10 mg/250 mL
Alfentanil
50 mg/50 mL
Alteplase
100 mg/100 mL
Alteplase
100 mL
Amikacin
150 mg/100 mL
Amiodarone
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
MedSurg
Antibiotic
250 mg/500 mL
DOBUTamine
500 mg/500 mL
DOBUTamine
100 mg/250 mL
Docetaxel
___ ___/___ mL
DOPamine
400 mg/250 mL
DOPamine
800 mg/250 mL
DOPamine
25,000
units/500 mL
Heparin
Select, then Enter
[Page Down] (or [Page
Up]) until it shows, then use
Page
Up
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
to highlight choice.
Select [Enter] to indicate selection and advance to
the Therapy selection screen.
Based on this selection, assume the hospital has set
the following rules for the Med/Surg Area:
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Soft upper limit of 8 mcg/kg/min
Hard upper limit of 12 mcg/kg/min
NOTE: The SOFT and HARD limits are not displayed. However,
the limit is provided if a value is programmed outside the
acceptable range. Typically, the pharmacy will set the limit.
The Select Therapy screen for
Line A appears.
PROGRAM
DOPamine
be n.
to tio
t ua
If selected drug has been
programmed with established
N it
dosing units and concentration,
skip to step 8.
a a
The Program n
Dose Calc
screen appears.
M Cli
t Cursoradefaults to package
NOTE:
insert (orn
ra
i hospital) recommended
Standard Program
Select [Choose] to select
Standard Program (Dose Calc)
and continue.
Loading Dose
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
dose units associated with the
selected drug.
mL/hr
mcg/kg/min
mcg/kg/hr
mcg/min
mcg/hr
mg/kg/hr
Select, then Choose
Page
Up
Select
mg/min
mg/hr
grams/hr
ng/kg/min
mmol/min
mmol/hr
mEq/hr
Page
Down
Choose
Back
[Choose] to continue.
Or, use
to change the units
to use in the delivery.
If desired, select
measure.
5- 4
[Page Down] to see more units of
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Plum A+ Infusion System
The Container Concentration
Selection screen appears
whenever the selected Dose
Units are gram-based (e.g.,
grams, mg, mcg, or ng),
otherwise this screen is
skipped.
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Drug Conc in Container
mcg
mg
grams
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
NOTE: Cursor defaults to package
insert (or hospital) recommended
concentration units associated with
the selected drug.
be n.
7 Select [Choose] to continue. t
Or, use ti to change
tunitsutoause in the
the Container Concentration
N it
delivery.
The next page of
the
Program
a appears
a to
Dose Calc screen
provide a
for entry n
of delivery
program
parameters.
M C
and Volume
fThe Concentration
fields
are
filled
in
per
drug
r i
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Conc
Weight
400 mg
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
250 mL
70 kg
00: 00
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
selection.
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
Use keypad to enter desired
values. Once each value is entered, use
highlight the next programming field.
to
NOTE: The Concentration elements and weight value must be
entered before the [SELECT] key allows access to remaining
fields.
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9
Continue to enter values using
the keypad, and advancing to
the next field using
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Conc
Weight
400 mg
70 kg
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
NOTE: As the Dose value is entered,
the Rate is automatically calculated.
To understand the Automatic
Calculation feature, see Section 6.7
Examples of Automatic Calculation.
10
00: 00
26.3
250 mL
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
10 Use to scroll down to the
be n.
VTBI field.
to tio
t ua
11 Enter a value for VTBI using
N it
the keypad.
a a
NOTE: As the VTBIu
value is entered
or changes, Duration
is automatically
updated.
M Cli
t At thisapoint, programming is complete unless
NOTE:
are desired. See Section 6, Additional
a[Program
nforOptions]
Features,
more information.
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Conc
Weight
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
400 mg
70 kg
10
250
09: 30
26.3
250 mL
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
12 Press
CAUTION:
5- 6
Cancel/
Back
VERIFY ALL VALUES BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Because the Dose falls outside
the soft limits, the infuser
beeps three times (Invalid Key
Warning), and generates the
error message:
“Dose > 8. Override?”
Conc
Weight
400 mg
70 kg
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
10
250
09: 30
26.3
250 mL
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Dose > 8. Override?
Yes
13 Select
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
[Yes].
No
e .
This will bring up the PROGRAM
t ti
CONFIRMATION screen.
t ua
N &it
14 If Dose, Drug, Conc., Weight
Rate appear correct,
select
[Yes] to beginu
program.a
NOTE: If a
drug has been
indosing
M the selected
pre-programmed
with
units
and
concentration, the concentration
a or diluent volume cannot be changed whether
fdrug amount
r delivering
i or stopped. The only way to change to a different
NOTE: A SOFT limit override will be recorded in the History
Events Log.
Program Dose Calc
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
Dose
Drug
Conc
Weight
Rate
10 mcg/kg/min
DOPamine
400 mg 250 mL
70 kg
26.3 mL/hr
Confirm Program?
Yes
No
concentration is to clear the program.
However, if selected drug has not been pre-programmed (or still
operating with the DDL), the concentration can be changed for
a program.
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The Main Delivery screen
appears displaying the
information just entered.
NOTE: The Program Type and Drug
are displayed as well as the Dose
Rate and Dose Units.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
10
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
Dose
mcg/kg/min
MedSurg
26.3
Options/
Vol Inf
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Dose Calc (mg/min on B)
DOSE CALCULATION- Allows programming Dose
Rates in alternative units of measure. Dose
Calculation can be used in Simple Delivery, Loading
Dose, and Multistep.
Clear ALL settings when changing patients or
multiple programming parameters.
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to tio
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N it
a a
n nic
The LineaB Programming
li
screen
Mappears.
t a
2a Select
[Drug List].
Select [B] at the Main
Delivery Screen.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
10
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
Dose
mcg/kg/min
MedSurg
26.3
Options/
Vol Inf
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
mL/hr
Rate
mL
VTBI
Duration
00:00
hr : min
Change using Change Mode
Program Change
Options
Mode
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Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
5- 9
The Drug List Screen appears,
in mainly alphabetical order.
NOTE: Default entry is “No Drug
Selected”.
MedSurg
No Drug Selected
25 grams/500 mL
Albumin 5%
2.6 mg/50 mL
Aldesleukin
10 mg/250 mL
Alfentanil
50 mg/50 mL
Alteplase
100 mg/100 mL
Alteplase
100 mL
Amikacin
150 mg/100 mL
Amiodarone
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
be n.
o io
When list does not contain
desired generic drug name or t
o tu
group name select
[Page Down] (or
[Page Up]) until itashows, l
then use
to highlight
in
choice. M
4 ra
Select [Enter] to indicate selection and advance to
i Selection screen.
D the Program
Use
to highlight desired
drug name.
MedSurg
Labetalol
Lepirudin
Lidocaine
Lidocaine
Lidocaine
Liposyn 10%
Liposyn 20%
Milrinone
200 mg/200 mL
100 mg/250 mL
1 grams/250 mL
2 grams/500 mL
4 grams/500 mL
100 mL
500 mL
200 mcg/100 mL
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
The Select Program screen for
Line B appears.
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
PROGRAM
Lidocaine
Standard Program
Select
[Choose] to continue.
Loading Dose
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
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If selected drug has been programmed with
established dosing units and concentration, skip to
step 8.
The Program Dose Calc
screen appears.
NOTE: Cursor defaults to package
insert (or hospital) recommended
dose units associated with the
selected drug.
Program Dose Calc
Lidocaine
mL/hr
mcg/kg/min
mcg/kg/hr
mcg/min
mcg/hr
mg/kg/hr
mg/min
mg/hr
grams/hr
ng/kg/min
mmol/min
mmol/hr
mEq/hr
6 Select [Choose] to continue.
be n.
o io
Or, use
to change the unitst
to use in the delivery.
o tu
i to see more units of
[Page Down]
If desired, select la al
measure.
The Container
Concentration
ascreen
inappears
Selection
whenever
the selected Dose
fUnits areagram-based (e.g.,
in mg, mcg, or ng)
Dr grams,
Select, then Choose
Page
Up
Page
Down
Choose
Back
Program Dose Calc
Lidocaine
Drug Conc in Container
mcg
mg
grams
otherwise this screen is
skipped.
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
NOTE: Cursor defaults to package
insert recommended concentration
units associated with the selected
drug.
Select [Choose] to continue. Or, use
to change
the Container Concentration units to use in the
delivery.
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The next page of the Program
Dose Calc screen appears to
provide for entry of delivery
program parameters.
Use keypad to enter desired
values. Once entered, use
to highlight the next field.
Program Dose Calc
Lidocaine
Conc
Mode
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
2 grams
500 mL
Piggyback
00: 00
mg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
be n.
to tio
t Mode
adefault,
9 To change the Piggyback Delivery
N , then
itselect
scroll down to Mode using
l l
[Change Mode]. a
u ica
NOTE: Delivery
Option
is available on Line B, its default
n field
aandMode
is Piggyback,
the
Weight
is gone.
M C
t a
10ra
Continue
nentering desired
D values using the keypad. Use
NOTE: If selected drug has established Rule Sets (e.g., nonblank concentration), the Mode field will be highlighted upon
entry to this screen.
Program Dose Calc
Lidocaine
Conc
to advance to the next field.
NOTE: When entering the RATE,
with a VTBI value entered, the DOSE
and DURATION fields are
automatically updated. To understand
the Automatic Calculation feature,
see Section 6.7 Examples of
Automatic Calculation.
5- 12
Mode
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
2 grams
500 mL
Concurrent
500
16 : 40
30
mg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
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NOTE: The Duration field temporarily changes to dashes when
the computed value is larger than what can be displayed.
11
Continue entering the RATE value, if desired.
NOTE: As Rate is entered, the Duration and Dose are
automatically adjusted as individual numbers are entered.
NOTE: If the Duration value is changed, the Rate and Dose are
automatically adjusted.
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CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES t
No itu
12 To start the delivery,- press
a a
n upntheicPROGRAM
This willa
bring
CONFIRMATION
M Clscreen.
t a
a If Dose,
r13
in Drug, Conc., Weight, &
NOTE: At this point, programming is complete unless
[Program Options] are desired. See Section 6, Additional
Features, for more information.
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
Program Dose Calc
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
Dose
Drug
Conc
Weight
Rate
2 mg/min
Lidocaine
2 grams 500 mL
70 kg
30 mL/hr
Confirm Program?
Yes
No
Rate appear correct, select
[Yes] to begin program.
NOTE: If the selected drug has been
pre-programmed with dosing units
and concentration, the concentration drug amount or diluent
volume cannot be changed whether delivering or stopped. The
only way to change to a different concentration is to clear the
program.
However, if selected drug has not been pre-programmed (or still
operating with the DDL), the concentration can be changed for
a program.
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Upon
, the Main Delivery
Screen shows delivery status
for both A and B lines.
NOTE: See Delivery Rate Range in
Section 9. The ratio of concurrent
rates has recommendations specified
in Section 1.4.
A STOPPED PUMPING B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
Lidocaine
Dose Calculation
26.3
Rate
mL/hr
30
Vol Inf
mL
0.1
mcg/kg/min
Dose
MedSurg
mg/min
Options/
Vol Inf
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to tio
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Loading Dose
LOADING DOSE- Allows programming of an initial
infusion rate for a specific volume, followed
automatically by a maintenance rate from the same
container (e.g., a fluid challenge). If Dose Calc is
used, the Loading Dose and Maintenance Dose are
in the same unit of measure, over the same period of
time (mcg/min), from the same container.
Clear ALL settings when changing patients ors
multiple programming parameters.
be n.
The Area Selection screen will
appear if your system has beento
io
programmed with the MedNet
t ua
accessory.
N it
Use
to select
CCA
and
a a
cDelivery
bring you to
the
Main
Screen.a
M Cli
NOTE:
t Toachange CCA while
infusing,
see Section 6.8, Changing CCA While Infusing.
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Area Selection
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ- 123456
ICU
MedSurg
OR
Cardio
Urology
Psych
Recov
L&D
5 West
Renal
Neo ICU
OB/GYN
Oncol
Ad ICU
ER
7 South
3 North
4 North
Select, then Enter
Enter
D1
Select [A] (or [B]) at the
Main Delivery screen.
A STOPPED STOPPED B
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Back
Prime
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Options/
Vol Inf
5- 15
The selected Line (A or B)
Programming screen appears.
Select
PROGRAM
MedSurg
[Drug List].
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
00:00
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
The Drug List Screen appears,
in mainly alphabetical order.
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
be n.
NOTE: Default entry is “No Drug
Selected”. This process will guide you
to tio
through a “fluid challenge”, so “No
t ua
Drug Selected” will be entered. o
N it
l lS
3 Select [Enter] to a
indicate
selection and advance
u itocthe
Program selection
a liscreen.
The Select Program
C screen for
Line
(or
B)
appears.
iThis example shows line A
DrNOTE:
being programmed.
MedSurg
No Drug Selected
25 grams/500 mL
Albumin 5%
2.6 mg/50 mL
Aldesleukin
10 mg/250 mL
Alfentanil
50 mg/50 mL
Alteplase
100 mg/100 mL
Alteplase
100 mL
Amikacin
150 mg/100 mL
Amiodarone
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
PROGRAM
Standard Program
Loading Dose
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Use
to scroll down to
Loading Dose.
PROGRAM
Standard Program
Loading Dose
Select
[Choose] to continue.
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
be n.
6 Select [Choose] to continue.to io
Or, use
to change theo
units u
it
to use in the delivery.
l l
If desired, select
u i[Page
Down] to see more
a lin units of measure.
The M
LoadingCDose
a screen appears.
fProgramming
r in
The next page of the Program
Loading Dose screen appears.
A Program Loading Dose
mg/min
mg/hr
grams/hr
ng/kg/min
mmol/min
mmol/hr
mEq/hr
mL/hr
mcg/kg/min
mcg/kg/hr
mcg/min
mcg/hr
mg/kg/hr
Select, then Choose
Page
Up
Page
Down
Choose
Back
A Program Loading Dose
D7
The default field is Rate. Since
a “Fluid Challenge” is being
performed in this example,
press
to advance to the
VTBI field.
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Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
5- 17
8
Enter value using keypad.
A Program Loading Dose
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
250
Duration
hr : min
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
e .
9 Use to highlight the next
t ti
field.
t ua
N it
10 Enter Duration using keypad.
The Rate value is automatically
a athe
calculated. To understand
Automatic Calculation
feature,
in of
see Sectiona
6.7 Examples
Automatic
Calculation.
i values for loading
11
the
DrAfter
dose Step-1 are entered, use
A Program Loading Dose
Rate
mL/hr
500
VTBI
mL
250
Duration
hr : min
00 : 30
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
A Program Loading Dose
to highlight the
maintenance dose, Step-2.
NOTE: The Loading Dose program
has two steps. The first is the loading
dose followed by the maintenance
dose. These words will appear on the
main screen as each step is delivered.
5- 18
Rate
mL/hr
500
75
VTBI
mL
250
Duration
hr : min
00 : 30
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
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Plum A+ Infusion System
12 Enter the set of desired values
A Program Loading Dose
for Step-2 of the program.
13 Select
[Program Options] to
select a Delayed Start or
Standby.
Rate
mL/hr
500
75
VTBI
mL
250
750
Duration
hr : min
00 : 30
10 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
NOTE: At this point, programming is
complete unless [Program
Options] are desired. See Section 6,
Additional Features, for more
information.
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NOTE: Nurse Callback enables an t
alarm when a change in the delivery
o u
on a line occurs such as completing
Step-1 and starting Step-2.N
Or on lineit
-is completed
B, a piggyback delivery
aits delivery.
and line A is starting
ca
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a in
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Enter a delay time (less than
Program Options
Loading Dose
Delay Start for 00:00 hr:min
Callback
No
Enter Value using keypad
Standby
24 hours) using the keypad.
NOTE: Not available if a delivery is
taking place on the line.
NOTE: Nurse Callback cannot be
changed while a delivery is taking
place on the line.
Enter
Cancel/
Back
Program Options
Loading Dose
Delay Start for 00:05 hr:min
Callback
Yes
Change using Yes/No
Yes/No
Enter
Cancel/
Back
15 Select
[Enter] to accept the changes and return to
the Program Loading Dose screen.
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5- 19
NOTE: [Cancel/Back] returns the fields to their original value
and displays the previous screen.
16 To start the delivery, press
This will bring up the PROGRAM
CONFIRMATION screen.
CAUTION:
VERIFY ALL
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
VALUES
Program Loading Dose
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
No Drug Selected
500 mL/hr
250 mL
Drug
Rate
VTBI
17 If Drug and Rate appear
be n.
correct, select [Yes] to begin
program.
to tio
t ua
The Main Delivery Screen o
N it
appears.
a a
NOTE: The words “DELAYED”
and
“Loading Dose” appear
in
the
uppernindicatenthei options
left corner. These
li
which have
Mbeen selected.
t a
a in
D After the programmed delay
Confirm Program?
Yes
No
A DELAYED STOPPED B
Loading Dose
500
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
period has expired, the Plum
A+ starts “Pumping”. This is
indicated where “Delayed”
previously was displayed.
Options/
Vol Inf
A PUMPING STOPPED B
Loading Dose
500
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
5- 20
Options/
Vol Inf
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After the Step-1 has
completed, the Main Delivery
Screen changes to the second
step.
Maintenance Dose
NOTE: A flashing “Callback Line A”
message and the audio alarm sound
indicates activation of that option.
N105 Callback Line A
A PUMPING STOPPED B
75
Rate
mL/hr
250
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
18 The user should acknowledge
Options/
Vol Inf
be n.
pressing
o io
Upon completion of delivery, t
the screen shows a flashing
o tu
“Line A VTBI complete”
- lalarm
Si
message and the audible
a a
sounds.
NOTE: The
KVO
rate
will
nor lesschange to
a1.0 mL/hr
the rate
of
M on C
depending
delivery rate and
“Pumping”a
mode changes to “KVO”. If
a Continue
Rate option was selected, pumping continues at
inrate.
D original
the Callback message and stop the audio alarm by
STOPPED B
KVO
Maintenance Dose
Rate
mL/hr
1000
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
N161 Line A VTBI complete
19 Press
Options/
Vol Inf
to stop alarm sound.
NOTE: Warning message continues to flash and audio alarm
will return after a two minute period of silence, unless delivery is
stopped or VTBI of last line is changed.
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Multistep Programming
MULTISTEP- Allows a sequential program to deliver
up to 10 steps; fluid volumes and delivery rates may
be programmed for each step. The program may be
entered based on Rate and Volume or Volume and
Time. If Dose Calc is used, the delivery steps are in
the same unit of measure, over the same period of
time, from the same container.
be n.
The Area Selection screen will
appear if your system has been to
io
programmed with the MedNet t
accessory.
N it
Use
to select CCA
and
a a
bring you to the
Main
Delivery
Screen. a
M Cli
NOTE:
CCA while
t To change
infusing,
see
Section
6.8, Changing CCA While Infusing.
ra in
Clear ALL settings when changing patients or
multiple programming parameters.
Area Selection
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ- 123456
ICU
MedSurg
OR
Cardio
Urology
Psych
Recov
L&D
5 West
Renal
Neo ICU
OB/GYN
Oncol
Ad ICU
ER
7 South
3 North
4 North
Select, then Enter
Enter
Select [A] at the Main
Delivery screen.
A STOPPED STOPPED B
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Back
Prime
5- 22
Options/
Vol Inf
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Plum A+ Infusion System
The Line A Programming
screen appears.
Select
PROGRAM
MedSurg
[Drug List].
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
00:00
Duration
hr : min
Enter Value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
Drug
List
be n.
o io
NOTE: Default entry is “No Drug
Selected”.
o tu
- l Si
a a
a lin desired
3 Use M to highlight
drug
name.
When
list
does not contain
i drug
Dr desired
name or drug
The Drug List Screen appears,
in mainly alphabetical order.
MedSurg
No Drug Selected
25 grams/500 mL
Albumin 5%
2.6 mg/50 mL
Aldesleukin
10 mg/250 mL
Alfentanil
50 mg/50 mL
Alteplase
100 mg/100 mL
Alteplase
100 mL
Amikacin
150 mg/100 mL
Amiodarone
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
Page
Down
Cancel/
Back
MedSurg
Tirofiban
Tobramycin
Tobramycin
Vancomycin
VinCRIStine
VinCRIStine
class name, select
[Page Down] (or [Page
Up]) until it shows, then use
Enter
5 mg/100 mL
40 mg/50 mL
80 mg/100 mL
500 mg/100mL
100 mL
50 mL
Select, then Enter
Page
Up
Page
Down
Enter
Cancel/
Back
to highlight choice.
Select [Enter] to indicate selection and advance to
the Program Selection screen.
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The Select Program screen for
Line A (or B) appears.
PROGRAM
VinCRIStine
Standard Program
NOTE: This example shows line A
being programmed.
Loading Dose
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
be n.
5 Use to scroll down to
Multistep.
to tio
t ua
6 Select [Choose] to continue.
N it
l lS
If selected drug hasabeen
programmed with
uestablished
dosing unitsa
and concentration,
skip to step
M 9. Cli
tProgramaMultistep screen
The
appears.
D NOTE: iCursor defaults to package
PROGRAM
VinCRIStine
Standard Program
Loading Dose
Multistep
Select, then Choose
Choose
Back
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
insert recommended dose units
associated with the selected drug.
mL/hr
mcg/kg/min
mcg/kg/hr
mcg/min
mcg/hr
mg/kg/hr
mg/min
mg/hr
grams/hr
ng/kg/min
mmol/min
mmol/hr
mEq/hr
Select, then Choose
Use
key to highlight the
units to use in the delivery.
Select
Page
Down
Choose
Back
[Choose] to continue.
If desired, select
5- 24
Page
Up
[Page Down] to see more units of
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Plum A+ Infusion System
measure.
The Multistep Programming
screen appears.
Rate is the default field. Enter
value using keypad.
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
mL
hr : min
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
More
Steps
e .
10 Use to highlight the
t ti
Duration or VTBI field.
t ua
NOTE: The VTBI value is N
it
automatically computed-when theS
l If VTBI
l is
Duration value is entered.
entered, the Duration
value
is
automaticallyn
computed.
M Cli
t a
ra in
Cancel/
Back
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
mL
50
hr : min
01 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
D 11 Use
to drop down to Step2, Rate field.
12 Enter the set of desired values
for Step-2 of the program.
Continue process for each
additional Step.
430-95520-001 (Rev. 04/05)
More
Steps
Cancel/
Back
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
100
mL
50
hr : min
01 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
More
Steps
Cancel/
Back
5- 25
NOTE: When Step-4 is programmed,
using [SELECT] to advance will
highlight another item on this screen.
13 When Step-4 is programmed,
select
[More Steps] to program up
to 10 Steps.
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
100
75
50
mL
50
825
75
50
hr : min
01 : 00
08 : 15
01 : 00
01 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
More
Steps
NOTE: Using [SELECT] will not
advance you to the additional steps.
e .
14 To set up Steps 5 through 10,
t ti
enter desired values as
t ua
performed for Steps 1 through
4.
N it
l lS
To see the previousasteps,
select [Prev Steps].
u ica
M Cli
t the adelivery, press
15 To fstart
a i.n
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
10
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
00 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
Prev
Steps
Program Multistep
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
Drug
Rate
VTBI
This will bring up the
Confirmation screen.
CAUTION:
VERIFY ALL
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
5- 26
VinCRIStine
50 mL/hr
50 mL
Confirm Program?
VALUES
Yes
No
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The Main Delivery Screen
displays Step-1 in the upperleft corner.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
VinCRIStine
Step 1
NOTE: In units other than mL/hr, the
Dose rate and units also will be
displayed.
50
Rate
mL/hr
27.5
Vol Inf
mL
Example of Multistep Screen
Pumping on Step-2.
Options/
Vol Inf
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to tio
parameter while pumping,
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select [A].
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NOTE:
The “*” inlaiStep number field
C is delivering or “d”
indicates
the step
findicates a
each completed step.
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A PUMPING STOPPED B
VinCRIStine
Step 2
100
Rate
mL/hr
652
Vol Inf
mL
Options/
Vol Inf
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
17 Enter a value using the
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
100
75
50
mL
50
825
75
50
hr : min
01 : 00
08 : 15
01 : 00
01 : 00
keypad.
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
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More
Steps
Cancel/
Back
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If Rate value is changed, the
Duration will automatically
change.
Program Multistep
VinCRIStine
NOTE: Only the current delivering
step and future steps can be
changed.
Rate
VTBI
Duration
mL/hr
50
125
75
50
mL
50
825
75
50
hr : min
01 : 00
06 : 36
01 : 00
01 : 00
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
18 To start the delivery, press
Cancel/
Back
More
Steps
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This will bring up the
Confirmation screen.
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CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES
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NOTE: The Values are now updated
on the Main Delivery
Screen.
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The infuser reverts
C to KVO
when
last
Step
a completes.
rThe lastinstep can be restarted
Program Multistep
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
VinCRIStine
125 mL/hr
825 mL
Drug
Rate
VTBI
Confirm Program?
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION
Yes
No
A PUMPING STOPPED B
VinCRIStine
Step 2
125
Rate
mL/hr
658
Vol Inf
mL
by entering a new VTBI value.
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Options/
Vol Inf
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SECTION 6
Additional Features
Simple Delivery Using Delayed
Start
Before or after entering the
simple delivery program, select
[Program Options].
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NOTE: To program a Delayed Start t
t 50:00
using an advanced program (i.e.,t
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Dose Calc) you must first select
which line you want (A or B),
next it
- thenl S
select
[Drug List], and
a If youaprogram
[Program Options].
the Delayed Start
first, itic
will be
cleared upon
entry
into
Select
Program
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The
Default screen for
a Program
i Options appears.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode Concurrent
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Change using Change Mode
Program Change
Options
Mode
Drug
List
Program Options
Cancel/
Back
Delay Start for 00:00 hr:min
Callback
No
Enter Value using keypad
Standby
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Enter
Cancel/
Back
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Enter values for desired hours
and/or minutes.
Program Options
Delay Start for 01:00 hr:min
Select [Enter] to confirm
delayed start.
Callback
No
Enter Value using keypad
CAUTION:
VERIFY ALL VALUES
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
Standby
Enter
Cancel/
Back
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Line B is delayed for the time
entered.
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NOTE: Delayed line drip indicator
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solid, not flashing. It will begin
flashing when actually a
pumping.a
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Press
to confirm
programming.
A PUMPING DELAYED B
125
Rate
mL/hr
850
Vol Inf
mL
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
Piggyback
with Nurse Callback
After programming in desired
values for both lines, select
[Program Options].
NOTE: To set a nurse callback, the
infuser must be stopped. This
function can be selected either before
or after entering the Piggyback
delivery program.
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PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Rate
VTBI
Duration
Piggyback
200
100
00:30
mL/hr
mL
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Drug
List
Cancel/
Back
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The default screen for Program
Options appears.
Program Options
Delay Start for 00:00 hr:min
Use
to highlight “Callback”
field and select [Yes/No], if
necessary to obtain “Yes”, then
select
[Enter].
Callback
Yes
Change using Yes/No
Yes/No
Cancel/
Back
Enter
e .
CAUTION: V
ALL VALUES
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2 Press
to confirm o
N to it
program setting and return
Main Delivery screen.
200
a a
100
00:30
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n of Piggyback delivery,
NOTE: Callback default of Yes or No is a biomedical setting and
must be configured using the Hospira MedNet accessory.
ERIFY
BEFORE STARTING INFUSION.
PROGRAM
MedSurg
Mode
Piggyback
Rate
mL/hr
VTBI
mL
Duration
hr : min
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
with Callback enabled for the
line, Callback alarm is issued.
Drug
List
A PUMPING STOPPED B
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
200
0.3
Vol Inf
mL
100
Press
Cancel/
Back
to clear alarm.
MedSurg
N104 Callback Line B
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Options/
Vol Inf
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Possible Non-Delivery Programmed
NOTE: Whenever a valid [START]
key is pressed, the device checks the
delivery program(s) for non-delivery
conditions (such as Line B Piggyback
without Line A or delayed start) that
could permit a period of non-delivery.
If so, the display presents this
warning screen.
PROGRAM
Attention: Line A is stopped or
delayed. Line B in piggyback mode
gives no KVO or alarm at dose end.
Continue anyway?
1 Select [Yes] to continue with
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delivery. Or, select [No] to cancel.
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Using the Standby Feature
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Standby is a feature that
ato a
enables the clinician
c23:
program the infuser
upito
in of
59 minutes a
in advance
Starting.
1DrIf LineiA is infusing, select
Yes
No
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Conc
Weight
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
400 mg
70 kg
10
250
09: 30
26.3
250 mL
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
[A] or [B] to access
program screen of line to be
placed on Standby.
Select
[Program Options].
Select
[Standby].
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Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
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Confirm the information
displayed is correct, then select
[Yes] to place program on
Standby mode.
NOTE: This example screen shows a
Dose Calculation Program with a
Standby. It looks similar to the
Program Confirmation screen with
the substitution of “Put delivery in
Standby” replacing “Confirm
Program”. Selecting
[Yes] confirms both the Program
and the Standby.
Program Dose Calc
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
Dose
Drug
Conc
Weight
Rate
10 mcg/kg/min
DOPamine
400 mg 250 mL
70 kg
26.3 mL/hr
Put delivery in Standby?
Yes
No
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5 Press
to remove o
it
Standby and start the
infusion.
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A STANDBY STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
26.3
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
10
mcg/kg/min
MedSurg
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Options/
Vol Inf
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Select Option- Volumes Infused,
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate, and
Lighting/Contrast
To select Options Screen,
select [Options/Vol Inf].
A PUMPING STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
5.5
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
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2 Use to highlightaanl option.
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3 Select [Choose]
a ltoinselect the
VolumesM
Infused
Cscreen.
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393
MedSurg
Options/
Vol Inf
OPTIONS
Release 13.x - xx/xx/xx
Volumes Infused
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
Lighting/Contrast
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ-123456
Select, then Choose
Change
CCA
This will bring up the Volumes
Infused screen which defaults
to Total Volume.
Use
to scroll to Line A or B.
Choose
Back
OPTIONS
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
Volumes Infused
Line A
Line B
Total Vol
0 mL
0 mL
393 mL
Press CLEAR to clear value
Enter
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Cancel/
Back
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To reset Line A (or B) Volume
OPTIONS
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
Infused,use
and press
to highlight
To restore the cleared quantity,
select [Cancel/Back].
Volumes Infused
Line A
Line B
Total Vol
0 mL
0 mL
393 mL
Press CLEAR to clear value
Enter
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Nselectit
8 To restore all quantities,
[Cancel/Back] softkey.
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To reset all volumes, use
to
highlight Total Vol, then press
Cancel/
Back
OPTIONS
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
Volumes Infused
Line A
Line B
Total Vol
0 mL
0 mL
0 mL
Press CLEAR to clear value
Enter
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Cancel/
Back
6- 7
9
When clearing of quantities is completed, select
[Enter] to return to the Main Delivery screen.
10 Select
[Options/Vol Inf] from
the Main Delivery screen to
return to the Options screen.
OPTIONS
Release 13.x - xx/xx/xx
Volumes Infused
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
Lighting/Contrast
11
Use
to highlight the
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
option.
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ-123456
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12 Select [Choose] to continue. t
o Infusion
NOTE: Prior to changing Pressure/Post
tu Rate, infuser
must be stopped.
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13 Use to a
highlight
Continue
li Limit
Rate or M
Distal Pressure
field.t
i Rate allows a choice
14
DrContinue
Select, then Choose
Change
CCA
Back
Choose
OPTIONS
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
Continue Rate
when VTBI is completed.
Select
[KVO/Rate].
KVO
Distal Pressure Limit
6 psi
Distal Pressure
0 psi
Change using KVO/Rate
KVO/
Rate
Enter
Cancel/
Back
• KVO- The infuser will revert to a fixed KVO of 1 mL/hr or the
last programmed Rate, whichever is less.
• Rate- The infuser will continue at the Rate programmed.
NOTE: Option will be for both line A and line B selections.
15 To change Distal Pressure Limit when highlighted,
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enter value between 1.0 and 15.0 psi.
16 Select
[Enter] to keep changes and return to the
Main Delivery screen, or [Cancel/Back] to restore
original values and return to the Options screen.
NOTE: Continue Rate default of KVO or Rate must be
configured using the Hospira MedNet software.
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18 Use to highlight Lighting/
N it
Contrast Option.
a to continue.
19 Select [Choose]
ca
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20 Press
toC
highlight Backlight
or Display Contrast.
ra Intensity
17 Select
[Options/Vol Inf] from
the Main Delivery screen to
return to the Options screen.
OPTIONS
Release 13.x - xx/xx/xx
Volumes Infused
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
Lighting/Contrast
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ-123456
Select, then Choose
Change
CCA
Choose
OPTIONS
Back
Lighting/Contrast
21 While viewing display for
desired effect, select either
[Increase Setting] or
[Decrease Setting] to change
level.
Backlight Intensity
Display Contrast
Use Inc/Decrease Settings
Decrease Increase
Setting Setting
Enter
Cancel/
Back
22 Select
[Enter] to keep change(s) and return to the
Main Delivery screen, or [Cancel/Back] to restore
previous settings and return to the Options screen.
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Variable Rate Cap
NOTE: Variable Rate Cap is used to set the maximum rate
values to be accepted by the device. The clinician cannot
change it once it has been programmed. It must be configured
using the Hospira MedNet software.
Examples of Automatic Calculation
AT STARTUP
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1st Action
2nd Action t
[AUTOCALC]
enter RATE
enter VTBI N
i[DURATION]
enter VTBI
enter DURATION
[RATE]
l l [VTBI]
enter RATE
entera
DURATION
u ica
WHILE RUNNING (TITRATION
a lin )
ChangingM
two parameters
C after startup of the infusion will allow
for the
re-calculation of the third parameter.
Dr i
Initial programming allows the clinician to enter two of the three
programming parameters (Rate, VTBI, or Duration) and the
third is automatically calculated. (Refer to table below)
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NOTE: VTBI will not be re-calculated if the Rate and Duration
are changed. VTBI must be cleared and then the new VTBI reentered. The new VTBI will automatically calculate a new Rate.
1st Action
change RATE
change RATE
change VTBI
change DURATION
change VTBI
change RATE
2nd Action
[AUTOCALC]
keep VTBI
change VTBI
keep RATE
keep VTBI
change DURATION
change DURATION
[DURATION]
[DURATION]
[DURATION]
[RATE]
[RATE]
Recalculates [RATE]
based on previous
VTBI and new
DURATION
enter VTBI
enter DURATION
change DURATION
[DURATION]
[RATE]
[VTBI]
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AT KVO
N itwill need to re-set the
Audible KVO alarm will sound, clinician
appropriate settings. l
a a
c Action
1st Action
2nd
[AUTOCALC]
a lin
enter VTBIM
RATE
[DURATION]
C keep
enter DURATION
keep RATE
[VTBI]
enter VTBI
[DURATION]
a iRATE
rchange
DURATION
D enter
enter VTBI
change RATE
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Changing CCA While Infusing
Select [Options/Vol Inf] from
the Main Delivery screen.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
26.3
Rate
mL/hr
0.2
10
Vol Inf
mL
Dose
mcg/kg/min
ER
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M Cli
f t toahighlight desired
3 a
Press
then
in select [Enter] to
DrCCA,
confirm the change.
Options/
Vol Inf
OPTIONS
Release 13.x - xx/xx/xx
Volumes Infused
Pressure/Post Infusion Rate
Lighting/Contrast
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ-123456
Select, then Choose
Change
CCA
Choose
Back
Area Selection
Any Hospital, USA
MM/DD/YY XXYYZZ- 123456
The delivery continues until
VTBI equals zero, or you stop
the program and clear the
settings.
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ICU
MedSurg
OR
Cardio
Urology
Psych
Recov
L&D
5 West
Renal
Neo ICU
OB/GYN
Oncol
Ad ICU
ER
7 South
3 North
4 North
Select, then Enter
Enter
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The message bar informs the
user of the changed CCA.
A PUMPING STOPPED B
DOPamine
Dose Calculation
26.3
Rate
mL/hr
0.3
10
Vol Inf
mL
Dose
mcg/kg/min
ICU
Line A using prior CCA
Options/
Vol Inf
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Auto-Programming
M Cli
t a is a new feature for the Hospira Plum A+
Auto-Programming
of infusion pumps. It can only be used if the feature has
ra line
ininstalled in conjunction with your Hospital Information
been
When VTBI reaches zero
(infusion is competed), VTBI
may no longer be incremented.
To program, the user must first
select [Back], then press the
PROGRAM
Press Back,
then press STOP key.
This program was started under a
previous CCA.
Back
System (HIS) and Barcode Point-Of-Care (BPOC) Unit. It works
by scanning barcode labels for the patient, pump, and IV bag
using a BPOC Unit, such as a PDA. This information is then
transferred to the pump utilizing either it’s wireless antenna or
RJ-45 Ethernet connector. The feature reduces the number of
steps needed to program an infusion.
NOTE: If the physician’s order for an auto-program therapy
exceeds the capabilities of the pump or is above a hospital
defined hard drug limit, the infusion parameters for autoprogramming will be rejected and the order will need to be rechecked.
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NOTE: It is important that biomed personnel ensure that the
barcode identification label affixed to each infuser corresponds
to the correct Connectivity Engine Identification Number. This
way the correct order will be sent to the appropriate infuser.
Power On the pump as
described in Section 4.2.
A STOPPED STOPPED B
After the CCA has been
selected, the pump is ready for
auto-programming.
Rate
mL/hr
Vol Inf
mL
e .
NOTE: The Auto-Program feature
t ti
must begin on the Main Delivery
t ua
Screen (with the desired line STOPPED).
N it
S activate your
3 Following your hospital’s
procedure,
a a
BPOC Unit.
a wristband
in to pull up the patient’s
4 Scan theMpatient
C Unit.
task t
list on the BPOC
i IV bag. IV Task and documentation with
5DrScan the
MedSurg
Back
Prime
Options/
Vol Inf
Order Details is displayed on the BPOC.
NOTE: If the scanned medication does not exist in the Hospira
MedNet Rx Rules medication library, that medication will display
on the pump as “No Drug Selected”.
Scan the barcode of the available pump channel that
is not currently infusing (A or B).
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Programming screen is autofilled.
Verify ALL parameters. If
changes are desired, the
infusion parameters can be
manually changed using the
keypad on the pump.
Program Dose Calc
DOPamine
Conc
Weight
400 mg
70 kg
Dose
VTBI
Duration
Rate
10
250
09: 30
26.3
250 mL
mcg/kg/min
mL
hr : min
mL/hr
Enter value using keypad
Program
Options
Cancel/
Back
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programming and begin
infusion.
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a a that
The BPOC will reconfirm
cmatch
the pump parameters
the order.
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t athe transaction on
11
Complete
a theiBPOC
n Unit or document
Press
to display the Confirmation screen.
Program Dose Calc
MedSurg
Delivery will be:
Dose
Drug
Conc
Weight
Rate
10 mcg/kg/min
DOPamine
400 mg 250 mL
70 kg
26.3 mL/hr
Confirm Program?
Yes
No
the process per hospital
procedure.
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NOTES
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SECTION 7
Alarms and Troubleshooting
Warning Messages
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Stop all lines, then
Stop delivery then turn
Attempting to turn the
sturn
infuser off. u
off
infuser off while a
delivery is in progress.
bebattery.n.
Replace
Warning: Replace
The battery current
Battery
charge is greater than o
t tio
200 mA/hr.
tis ua
The battery voltage
less than N
the depletedit
threshold
and charge
level is higher
than the
athreshold.
low charge
n Thencharging
Warning: Chargera
inot behaving ascircuitry is Silence key is pressed.
Service M
C expected (charge
a voltage is not changing)
and can reduce battery
Dr i
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
life.
Warning: Low Battery
Pump not plugged in to
AC power.
Plug into AC power, only
about 30 minutes of
battery life remains.
NOTE: Other error and warning messages will occur when
appropriate for the current selection context. For instance, when
a change to a required parameter would result in clearing some
delivery settings, the warning message will appear when that
field is selected. When an input error has just been made, the
three quick beeps of an Invalid Key Warning will sound and an
appropriate warning message will be shown to explain the
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problem. All such messages will be cleared or replaced by
another message upon the next valid input key press.
Response to Alarms
1 Disable Lockout by confirming back switch is in the down
position or press the decimal key followed by 9, 6, & 3 on the
keypad.
2 Press [SILENCE] key.
3 Identify/Observe Alarm condition.
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4 Correct Alarm condition (see following tables).
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Salphanumeric code for
NOTE: Alarm messages begin
with an
tracking purposes only.a
If troubleshooting
does not correct the
aand contact
problem, record theu
code number
technical
support.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
General Alarms
CODE
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
N100
Unrecognized
cassette
Attempting to use
unrecognized cassette.
Turn off or insert
recognized cassette.
N101
No Action
Alarm
Pump programming
incomplete.
Press [START] or
continue
programming.
low.
See page 1-14 for
detailed instructions
for avoiding a bolus
following a distal
occlusion.
Begin programming
N102
Infuser Idle 2
Pump is ON without
s or
turn infuseru
OFF.
Minutes
operator input.
e all .
Re-enter
Standby time has
programmedn
data.
elapsed.
Re-enter
N103
Memory Failure The infuser did not t
t all
programmed data.
accept the previous
odata. tu
programmed
i Check for clamps, or
N230
Prox Air,
When
the total proximal
containers on
Backprime
lexceeds the empty
aairlimit.detected
line A or B. Correct as
necessary. Backprime
a lin
into line B tubing or
M C
syringe.
Distal line kinked, IV site Check distal tubing,
N180,
f Distala
check IV site, reset
Occlusion
clotted or positional,
N181,
rN186 i
pressure limit.
pressure limit set too
N187
Neg Distal
Occlusion
Pump too high above
patient or defective set.
Lower infuser or
replace set.
N233,
N234
Distal Air
When air is detected at
the distal sensor and
exceeds the limit.
Remove and reprime
cassette using
standard technique.
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CODE
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
N250
Door open
while pumping
Pump door opened
while operating.
Close door with
cassette inserted.
N251
Cassette Test
Failure
Faulty cassette,
proximal or distal
occlusion or air in
cassette detected at
start up.
Check clamps,
manually reprime set,
close door. Backprime
into line B tubing or
syringe if appropriate.
If alarm recurs on
retest, replace set. If
alarm repeats, replace
infuser.
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N252
Depleted
Too much time on
Plug into AC
(mains)
io
Battery
battery power.
power.
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N253
Hard lockout
The use of the [STOP]
tUnlock lockout switch.
Violation
key during delivery,
or i
-the door,lwhileS
opening
a is enabled.
lockout
Unlock lockout switch.
N254
Hard lockout
Pressing of any key
Enabled a
except
[STOP] during
l while any alarm
M Cdelivery
t a is active and lockout is
enabled.
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DN255 Soft lockout The use of the [STOP] Unlock lockout by
N256
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Violation
key during delivery, or
opening the door, while
lockout is enabled.
pressing the decimal
key, followed by 9, 6, &
3 on the keypad.
Soft lockout
Enabled
Pressing of any key
except [STOP] during
delivery while any alarm
is active and lockout is
enabled.
Unlock lockout by
pressing the decimal
key, followed by 9, 6, &
3 on the keypad.
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Line A Alarms
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
N105
Callback Line A
Alarm programmed by
user. Change in delivery
for Loading Dose to
Maintenance Step or for
any step in “Multistep”
program provided the
step is not the last step.
Press [SILENCE].
VTBI complete on line
A.
Program new VTBI.
be n.
N185
Prox Occl A At
Proximal line
o Examineioline A for
tor closed
kinks
Startup
obstructed, line A t
t ua
clamps. If there are
container (oro
syringe)
clamps, open
disconnected
or
Nduring
it closed
the clamps. Then,
obstructed
nonS
l l
open and close door.
delivery (startup).
Continue
programming. Replace
a lin
set if problem persists.
M C
If clamps are not
t a
opened prior to
completion of cassette
r i
test, peak proximal
N161
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
CODE
Line A VTBI
complete
occlusion may recur.
For syringe, select
[Backprime].
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CORRECTIVE
ACTION
CODE
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
N184,
N190,
N191
Prox Occl A /
Air
Proximal line
obstructed, line A
container disconnect or
obstruction.
Examine line A for
kinks, closed clamps,
or air in cassette.
N232
Prox Air A,
Backprime
When proximal air
detected exceeds the
limit for the line.
Check for clamps, or
empty container.
Correct as necessary.
Backprime into line B
tubing or syringe.
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to tio
t ua
N it
a a
M Cli
t a
ra in
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Line B Alarms
CODE
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
N104
Callback Line
Alarm programmed by
user. Change in
delivery for piggyback
delivery, Loading Dose
to Maintenance Step,
or for any step in
“Multistep” program
provided the step is not
the last step.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Press [SILENCE].
e .
N160
Line B VTBI
VTBI complete on line oProgram new
VTBI.
t ti
complete
B.
a line B for kinks
Examine
N183
Prox Occl B
Proximal lineot
clamps. If there
At Startup
obstructed,
N(orlinesyringe)
it orareclosed
closed clamps, open
container
the clamps. Then, open
disconnectedlor
and close door. Continue
obstructeda
during nonu
c(startup).
programming. Replace
delivery
a lin
set if problem persists.
M C
If clamps are not opened
t a
prior to completion of
cassette test, peak
r i
proximal occlusion may
recur.
For syringe, select
[Backprime].
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CODE
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
N182,
N188,
N189
Prox Occl B /
Air
Proximal line
obstructed, line B
container disconnected
or obstructed.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Examine line B for kinks,
closed clamps, or air in
cassette.
Occlusion caused by
empty container,
backprime into line B
tubing or syringe.
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to tio
t ua
Malfunctions
N it
a a
E300 or
Malfunction
n has occurred Record Malfunction
a A ifailure
error code. Pump must
higher
the infuser’s internal
M Clinsystems.
be turned OFF to clear
malfunction. If alarm
a in
malfunction repeats,
replace infuser.
N231
ODE
7- 8
Prox Air B,
Backprime
ESSAGE
When proximal air
detected exceeds the
limit for the line.
OSSIBLE
AUSE
Check for clamps, or
empty container. Correct
as necessary. Backprime
into line B tubing or
syringe.
ORRECTIVE
CTION
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Plum A+ Infusion System
General Messages
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cannot Standby in
Piggyback
Selection of
[Standby] when
Line B is in Piggyback
Mode.
Cannot Standby with
Delay
Selection of
[Standby] when
Delay time was entered
for program.
Change Vol clears
entries
A program delivery
which has been stopped
and diluent value is
selected. This is
displayed before any
screen or field message.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Select [Cancel/
Back].
[Cancel/Back].
e .
N/Ab
Changing CCA clears
Displays when other
program
than last-used Care
Area is highlighted. t
t uUser
a can enter new
Change Conc clears
A program delivery
t Concentration using
entries
which hasN
been stopped
keypad, or press
andldrug amount value
[CLEAR] then make new
is selected. This
is
entry.
displayed
before any
screen
or
field
message.
a lin
User can select
Change units
clears
program delivery
C Awhich
entriest
has been stopped
[Back] to exit, or
and user highlights
use [SELECT] arrows to
a in
another concentration
highlight a new value.
unit for the same line.
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User can enter new
Concentration volume
using keypad, or press
[CLEAR] then make
another entry.
7- 9
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Concurrency alert
Attempt to start a
multistep or loading
dose delivery whose
later steps would exceed
concurrent delivery limit
if delivery proceeds.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
User can enter new
values using number
keypad, or use
[SELECT] arrows to
move to another field to
change the entry. User
can also press [CLEAR].
Concurrency violation
Attempt to start a second User can enter new s
values using number
line with a delivery rate
keypad, or e
use
that would exceed
barrows
[SELECT]
to
concurrent delivery
upper limit immediately.
o to another
iofield to
tmove
change thetentry. User
Or, concurrent delivery
apress [CLEAR].
attempt and rate foro
thet can also
second line is less
N than it
concurrent-delivery S
lowera
limit. Takes l
a“Rate
precedence
over
be > n mL/hr”
a must
message.
The
l n delivery
M Ccombined
rate
must
fall
within
the
range
a of 1.0 mL/hr – 500 mL/hr
or CCA-specific
Dr i
Maximum Volumetric
Rate, with 0.5 mL/hr
minimum per line.
Decimal point not
allowed
7- 10
Attempt to input Decimal
point when either not
used in field or a threedigit whole number
already input.
Press [CLEAR] Hardkey.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dose > [X.xx]. Override?
Attempt to start program
with parameter that has
caused the Dose (or
Rate, if mL/hr program)
to be greater than the
upper soft limit
[uuuuuuuu] for the
selected drug and CCA.
Also includes placing
program in Standby, and
re-starting a stopped
program.
May be overridden by
selecting
[Yes].
Cleared by pressing of
[NUMERIC KEYS], [.],
[SELECT], [CLEAR] or
[STOP] hard keys, or
[Yes/No] softkeys. Also
cleared by the [ON/OFF]
key when the line is
stopped.
been enabled, no Alarm
is active, and any key
besides Stop is pressed.
switch located on the
back of the device. (See
Section 3)
Attempt to select
program other than
Dose Calculation while a
Basic program is
delivering on this line.
Select [Cancel/
Back] or press
[CLEAR]. Pressing
[CLEAR] invokes
another message.
be n.
toMay betioverridden
Dose < [X.xx]. Override? Attempt to start program
thas uselecting
a [Yes].by
with parametero
that
caused the
by pressing of
NDose (or it Cleared
Rate,-if mL/hr program)
[NUMERIC KEYS], [.],
to be less thanlthe lower [SELECT], [CLEAR] or
a for the [STOP] hard keys, or
limit [llllllll]
u soft
drug and CCA.
[Yes/No] softkeys. Also
nincludes
a liselected
Also
placing
by the [ON/OFF]
M C program in Standby, and cleared
key when the line is
t a re-starting a stopped stopped.
program.
a in
rHard
Disable the Lockout
Lockout Enabled
The Lockout Switch has
Illegal when Line
Delivering
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CORRECTIVE
ACTION
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Input digits > max
allowed
Attempt to input digit that
would exceed the
number of decimal
places allowed for
defined value except
Dose and Rate.
Press [CLEAR] hardkey.
Input value > max
allowed
Attempt to input number
that would cause field to
exceed its defined limit.
In the Drug amount,
Diluent amount, VTBI,
Duration, Patient
Weight, Distal pressure,
and Delayed Start time
fields, the Software shall
display ‘---‘, and the user
must press the Clear
hard key and input a
valid value.
Press [CLEAR] hardkey.
be n.
to tio
t ua
N it
a a
a in contrast/ User can select
Maximum value reached Theldisplay
M Cintensity
reached its
[Enter] or
t a maximumhasvalue.
[Cancel/Back].
r valueireached The display contrast/ User can select
DMinimum
intensity has reached its
[Enter] or
minimum value.
[Cancel/Back].
No delivery programmed
Delivery attempt at Main
Delivery Screen when A
and B have both Rate
and VTBI equal to zero
(no delivery
programmed).
Select a line to program,
or
[Options] or
[Backprime].
Rate must be > 0 mL/hr
Delivery attempt when
VTBI is non-zero but
rate is zero.
Use number keypad to
enter a value.
7- 12
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Plum A+ Infusion System
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Soft Lockout Enabled
While the Soft Lockout is
enabled and no Alarm is
active, either 1) any key
besides Stop is pressed
during delivery, or 2) any
key is pressed while
stopped.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Disable the Soft
Lockout.
(See Section 3)
Use number keypad
VTBI must be > 0
Delivery attempt when
us to
enter a value.
rate is non-zero but
VTBI is zero.
e .
n to
Use number keypad
Value is too high
Attempt to move cursor
from field whose input t enter a value.
value is too high. t
Use number keypad to
Value is too low
Attempt to move
cursor u
t enter a value.
from fieldN
requiring a i
l value.
non-default
Weight change affects u Selecting the
weight field Use number keypad to
cwhile a weight- enter a value.
Line A/B
on line
n program is
M Clibased
entered on other line.
Minimum
a Attempt to start program Use number keypad to
f Dose X.xx
enter a value.
with Dose less than
lower hard Dose limit
Dr i
n.nn.
Maximum Dose X.xx
Attempt to start program
with Dose greater than
upper hard Dose limit
n.nn.
Attempt to input a Dose
greater than the upper
Hard Limit.
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The Software will display
‘---‘, and the user must
press the [CLEAR] hard
key and input a valid
value.
7- 13
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Minimum Rate X mL/hr
Attempt to start mL/hr
program with Rate less
than lower hard Dose
limit nn.n.
Use number keypad to
enter a value.
Maximum Rate X mL/hr
Attempt to start mL/hr
program with Rate
greater than the upper
Hard Limit or CCA
Maximum Volumetric
Rate n.
The Software will display
‘---‘, and the user must
press the [CLEAR] hard
key and input a valid
value.
e .
Attempt to input a Rate
greater than the upper
t ti
Hard Limit or CCA t
Maximum Volumetric
N it
Rate n.
a a
M Cli
t a
ra in
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Plum A+ Infusion System
SECTION 8
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Storage
The cleaning, maintenance, and storage of the Plum A+ are
described in this section.
be n.
tocleaningtitheoinfuser. To
Establish a routine weekly schedule for
t ua
clean, proceed as follows:
t switch
• Turn the Plum A+ off using
Nthe [ON/OFF]
• Disconnect from ACl (mains) power
a al
The exposed surfaces ofc
the Plum A+ may be cleaned with a
lint-free cloth
dampened
by
of the recommended cleaning
n listone
solutions
in
the
following
or
mild,
nonabrasive soapy water.
M C
t cassette door with a soft, lint-free cloth, dampened
Clean thea
n of the cleaning agents listed in the following table, or a
ra with
ione
mild solution of soapy water. Use a small non-abrasive brush to
CLEANING AND SANITIZING
For proper maintenance of the Plum A+, observe the following
cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
aid in cleaning the infusion system housing and subsystem
chassis components. To thoroughly clean the cassette
receptacle, disengage the cassette door from the door latch by
pressing the door release tab.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW CLEANING SOLUTIONS TO SATURATE
THE AIR-IN-LINE DETECTORS OR ENTER THE DEVICE WHEN CLEANING
THE AIR-IN-LINE DETECTORS.
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CLEANING
SOLUTION
MANUFACTURER
PREPARATION
CoverageTMHBV
Steris Corporation, A
division of Calgon Vestal
Laboratories
Per manufacturer's
recommendation
Formula C TM
Diversey Corporation
Per manufacturer's
recommendation
Caltech Industries
Per manufacturer's
recommendation
Dispatch
be n.
omanufacturer's
io
Caltech Industries
tPer
Precise
t recommendation
Household bleach
Various
procedures;
N itdoPernothospital
exceed
one part
bleach
in
ten
parts
water
a a
Calgon Vestal
Per manufacturer's
Manu-Klenz
a Laboratories
recommendation
M Sporicidin
C International Per manufacturer's
Sporicidin t
recommendation
r Edisonitei
S. M. Edison Co.
Per manufacturer's
DSuper
recommendation
®
®
®
®
®
On a routine basis, clean all of the elements behind the
cassette door using cotton-tipped swabs saturated with
cleaning solution. The cassette door may be unlatched from the
door handle to facilitate cleaning.
To unlatch the cassette door from its handle, tilt the device
back, open the cassette door, then push the door release tab to
open the door fully.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
CAUTION:
TO AVOID MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC DAMAGE, DO
NOT IMMERSE THE P LUM A+ IN ANY FLUIDS OR CLEANING
SOLUTIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING SOLUTIONS TOWARD ANY
OPENING IN THE INSTRUMENT.
CAUTION: CERTAIN CLEANING AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS MAY
SLOWLY DEGRADE COMPONENTS MADE FROM SOME PLASTIC
MATERIALS. USING ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANING SOLUTIONS
NOT RECOMMENDED BY HOSPIRA MAY RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE.
D O NOT USE COMPOUNDS CONTAINING COMBINATIONS OF
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AND DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
e .
CAUTION: D
(ETO),
t ti
t u, a
CAUTION: T
t .T;
- lS .
a a
BATTERY Mn
AINTENANCE
CAUTION:
M DCli. U
t a
CAUTION:
i( ) I
Dr AC
CAUTION:
NEVER USE SHARP OBJECTS SUCH AS FINGERNAILS,
PAPER CLIPS, OR NEEDLES TO CLEAN ANY PART OF THE INFUSER.
O NOT STERILIZE BY HEAT STEAM ETHYLENE OXIDE
OR RADIATION
O AVOID INFUSER DAMAGE CLEANING SOLUTIONS
HE DISINFECTING
SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS DIRECTED
PROPERTIES OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS VARY CONSULT THE
MANUFACTURER FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION
O NOT OPERATE THE INFUSER ON PATIENTS WITH THE
SE OF A PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND
BATTERY REMOVED
CHARGED BATTERY HELPS CONFIRM PROPER OPERATION
F THE LOW BATTERY ALARM SOUNDS CONNECT TO
MAINS POWER IMMEDIATELY
The Plum A+ is battery powered for emergency backup and
temporary portable operation. A fully charged, new battery
provides 3 hours of operation at 125 mL/hr, or delivers 250 mL
total volume if pumping at a rate of 126 mL/hr or greater,
whichever occurs first.
NOTE: For optimum battery life, the Plum A+ should be
operated on battery power for three continuous hours at least
once every six months and then charged for a minimum of six
hours.
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8- 3
The battery charges whenever connected to AC (mains) power.
If the infuser is switched OFF, recharge takes approximately six
hours. Recharge takes longer if the infuser is turned ON.
As a general rule, the more often the battery is partially
discharged and recharged, the sooner it will need to be
replaced. Consult a qualified biomedical technician for battery
replacement if necessary.
To maintain maximum battery charge and to prolong battery life,
connect the infuser to AC (mains) power whenever possible.
be n.
to tio
STORAGE
t theufollowing
a storage
To prolong the life of the Plum A+, observe
N it
precautions:
Scold, and humidity
• Store the away from excessive
heat,
a apower
• Store connected u
to AC (mains)
ic the [ON/OFF] key
n OFFnusing
• Switch the a
infuser
li
SERVICE
t a
All servicing
or adjustments to the Plum A+ should be referred
ntechnical
to
qualified
personnel. A technical service manual
When the infuser is used without wireless, the operation times
may be proportionally longer.
may be ordered from the local Hospira sales office.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
SECTION 9
Specifications
Physical
Dimensions:
Approximately 8” X 8” X 6”, excluding pole clamp
protrusion and power cord storage.
Weight:
Approximately 9.5 lbs. with battery.
Casing:
High-impact plastic.
Electrical
Power
Requirements:
120 V~, 50-60 Hz, 35 VA. Meets UL 60601-1.
Fuses:
F1, F2, 250V~, 0.5 A. (internal)
Power Cord:
Hospital-grade AC cord. 10 ft long, with
transparent plug and retainer plate.
Battery:
One sealed, lead-acid, rechargeable 6 V battery,
internal to device.
Battery Life:
With a new fully charged battery, the infuser
operates for a minimum of three hours at 125 mL/
hr or less, or delivers 250 mL if > 126 mL/hr. (Time
is measured from initial pumping to Depleted
Battery Alarm)
Recharge:
The battery charges whenever the infuser is
connected to AC power. The recharge time is
approximately six hours with the device operating
at 125 mL/hr on one line.
Electrical
Leakage:
Meets IEC 60601-1 standard: Medical Electronic
Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for
Safety.
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NURSE-CALL
System:
NURSE-CALL alarm is factory set for NormallyOpen (NO)
Contact the Technical Services Center to make an
internal adjustment to change the device from
Normally-Open (NO) to Normally Closed (NC)
system.
Circuitry
Ratings:
Voltage-30 VDC Max
Current- 0.25 Amps Max
Contact Rating- 3 Watts Max
Wireless Lan Device
Standards:
IEEE802.11b
Radio Technology:
IEEE802.11b Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum
Data Transfer
Rate:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (auto sense)
FREQUENCY
RANGE
IEEE802.11b
Channels:
Transmit Power:
Antenna:
Certifications:
2412 - 2462 MHz
1-11 (FCC)
100mW (+20dBm) max
Integrated surface mount antenna
FCC Part 15.247 for US, IC
VTBI Range
VTBI Range:
0.1 to 99.9 mL (in 0.1 mL increments)
100 to 9999 mL (in 1 mL increments)
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Environment
Operating
Temperature:
5° to 40° C
Storage
Temperature:
-20° to 60° C
Atmospheric
Pressure:
0 - 10,000 feet (0 - 3,000m) or equivalent
pressure
Relative Humidity:
10 - 90% (40° C Max)
Delivery Rate Range
Lines A and B:
0.1 - 99.9 mL/hr (in 0.1 mL increments)
100 - 999 mL/hr (in 1 mL increments)
Concurrent
Delivery:
0.5 mL/hr minimum for each line
500 mL/hr cumulative (A+B) maximum
PlumSet:
KVO:
1.0 mL/hr or the last primary delivery rate,
whichever is less
Air-in-Line Alarm
PlumSet (Distal):
Bolus 0.1 mL (100 microliters) or larger for
delivery rates less than 500 mL/hr.
Bolus 0.5 mL (500 microliters) or larger for
delivery rates equal to or greater than 500 mL/
hr.
Cumulative 0.25 mL out of 2.6 mL for delivery
rates less than 500 mL/hr.
Cumulative 0.50 mL out of 5.3 mL for delivery
rates equal to or greater than 500 mL/hr.
PlumSet
(Proximal):
Bolus at 0.5 mL, Total 1.0 mL
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Occlusion Alarm and Limits
9- 4
Distal Occlusion:
The DISTAL OCCLUSION alarm sounds after
the distal set tubing or set outlet fitting
becomes occluded.
Proximal
Occlusion:
The PROXIMAL OCCLUSION alarm sounds if
the tubing proximal to the cassette becomes
occluded.
Distal Pressure
Limit
(without alarm):
1 to 15 psig. The maximum pressure is userselectable. Factory default setting is 6 psig.
Maximum Infusion
Pressure:
20 psig
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Plum A+ Infusion System
Time To Detect Downstream
Occlusions
RATE
OCCLUSION
ALARM
PRESSURE
SETTING
TYPICAL TIME
TO ALARM
(MACRO)
MAXIMUM TIME
TO ALARM
(MACRO)
25 mL/hr
6 psig
38 seconds
47 seconds
15 psig
98 seconds
106 seconds
6 psig
17 minutes
22 minutes
15 psig
45 minutes
49 minutes
1 mL/hr
* Baseline backpressure is 0 psig *
Bolus Volume Released After
Downstream Occlusions Are
Corrected
RATE
OCCLUSION
ALARM
PRESSURE
SETTING
TYPICAL
BOLUS
VOLUME
(MACRO)
MAXIMUM BOLUS
VOLUME (MACRO)
25 mL/hr
6 psig
0.23 mL
0.28 mL
15 psig
0.55 mL
0.63 mL
6 psig
0.24 mL
0.30 mL
15 psig
0.59 mL
0.70 mL
1 mL/hr
* Baseline backpressure is 0 psig *
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Delivery Accuracy
The Plum A+ Infuser was designed and manufactured to maintain
a volumetric delivery rate error of the total fluid delivered of less
than or equal to ± 5% over the course of 48 hours at a
programmed rate of 1 to 999 mL/hr during normal operating
conditions. For use of the device at rates below 1 mL/hr, the
delivery rate error is less than or equal to ± 10%.
Backpressure Effect- Positive backpressure on the distal line may
affect delivery accuracy by no more than 0.5% per psig (2% per
psig for rates between 0.1 and 0.9 mL/hr) for backpressures up to
15 psig. A typical deviation under these conditions is 0.3%.
Negative backpressure may affect delivery accuracy no more
than 2% for pressures up to -2 psig (56 inches of water). A typical
deviation under these conditions is 0.3%.
Filling Head Effect- Variations in filling head (such as container
height) may affect delivery accuracy by no more than 2% for
variations in the range -15 to +28 inches. A typical deviation under
these conditions is 0.5%.
Concurrent Delivery Effect- When both lines (A & B) are
delivering, the ratio of delivery for the fluid with the lowest rate
may be affected by as much as 5% for ratios up to 9 to 1. For
higher ratios, the absolute percentage of delivery for the lowest
rate may be affected by no more than 0.5%. When air is present
in the bubble trap, the absolute percentage of delivery for the
lowest rate may be affected by up to 2.0%. When variations in
container height are present, the absolute percentage of delivery
for the lowest rate may be affected by up to 2.5% for up to 24
inches of container height differences.
Enteral & High Viscosity Fluids
Effects
System delivery accuracy limits for each Enteral and High
Viscosity Fluid, such as those listed in the following table, can be
degraded by an additional maximum of 5%. System accuracy for
Enteral Fluids is defined only for rates of 1 to 200 mL/hr, with no
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Plum A+ Infusion System
suspended air in the solution, and using an Hospira Plum enteral
set.
ENTERAL/HIGH VISCOSITY FLUIDS
Dextrose 20% to 50% concentration
Isomil Powder
Similac Powder
Ensure Plus HN
Twocal HN
Jevity
Trumpet Curves
The Trumpet Curve Graphs following the Example show
representative maximum and minimum percent flow rate
deviation from the programmed rate over time. This information
was developed in accordance with IEC 60601-2-24: 1998, SubClause 50.102. Refer to this standard for detailed information.
How to read a Trumpet Curve Graph (Refer to example on the
following page): The graphs following the Example plot flow rates
at 30 second intervals for the first 2 hours and for the 96th hour of
delivery. The graph plots mean delivery rate error (Average of 3
infusers) for the 2nd hour and the 96th hour as a straight line. The
graph also presents maximum and minimum average delivery
rate error for this interval plotted by averaging delivery errors over
intervals of 2, 5, 11, 19 and 31 minutes (“Trumpet Curve”).
EXAMPLE
From the Trumpet Curve Graph sample that follows, find the 5
minute interval (A) at the horizontal axis and read the
corresponding points (B) and (C) on the vertical axis. The values
are approximately +2.8% and -0.5%.
This means that at the rate of 25 mL/hr the average maximum
flow rate fluctuation for any 5 minute time interval during the 2nd
hour of operation was within the limits of +2.8% and -0.5% from
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the nominal rate. The average delivery rate error over the entire
2nd hour was +1.6% (D).
For other time intervals look at other points at the horizontal axis
and determine corresponding limits as above.
25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
PERCENT ERROR (%)
15.0%
10.0%
Max Positive Error over 5
Minute Interval = +2.8%
5.0%
0.0%
C Max Negative Error over 5
Minute Interval = -0.5%
-5.0%
-10.0%
Average Delivery
Rate Error = +1.6%
-15.0%
10
15
20
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
Min
25
30
Mean
A trained professional can use the resulting graphs to select a infuser
with the appropriate startup and flow characteristics to suit the clinical
application.
NOTE: As an example of how the trumpet curves can be used,
consider the maximum and minimum deviations at the 5 minute
average interval. The upper curve provides the maximum
expected delivery rate error over a 5 minute interval, the lower
curve provides the minimum expected delivery rate error over a
5 minute interval. An example would be Dopamine administered
at 5 µgm/kg/min. At 5 minutes, the average drug delivery error
would be within the range of +2.8% and -0.5% of the expected
nominal rate.
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25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
(Typical)
50
45
40
Rate (ml/hr)
35
30
25
20
15
10
-5
-10
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
Time (minutes)
Actual Rate
Programmed Rate
25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
(Typical)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
Min
Mean
25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
(Composite of 3 Pumps)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
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Mean
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25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD , 96 HOURS
(Typical)
50
45
Rate (ml/hr)
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
10
20
30
40
50
Time (minutes)
Actual Rate
Programmed Rate
25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, 96 HOURS
(Typical)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
Min
Mean
25 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, 96 HOURS
(Composite of 3 Pumps)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
9- 10
Min
Mean
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Rate (ml/hr)
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
(Typical)
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
Time (minutes)
Actual Rate
Programmed Rate
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, START UP
(Typical)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
Min
Mean
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, STARTUP
(Composite of 3 Pumps)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
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Min
Mean
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Rate (ml/hr)
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, 96 HOURS
(Typical)
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
10
20
30
40
50
Time (minutes)
Actual Rate
Programmed Rate
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, 96 HOURS
(Typical)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
Min
Mean
1 ML/HR, 0 mm Hg DELIVERY HEAD, 96 HOURS
(Composite of 3 Pumps)
Percent Error (%)
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
10
15
20
25
30
Observation Interval (minutes)
Max
9- 12
Min
Mean
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Plum A+ Infusion System
SECTION 10
Supplies and Accessories
Administration Fluids
ADMINISTRATION FLUIDS
• All parenteral fluids
• Whole Blood
• Blood fractions
ENTERAL AND HIGH VISCOSITY FLUIDS
• Dextrose 20% to 50% concentration
• Isomil Powder
• Similac Powder
• Ensure plus HN
• TwoCal HN
• Packed red cells
CONTAINERS
• Dual Chamber Parenteral flexible container (Nutrimix)
• Large Volume Parenteral flexible plastic containers, including
premixed
• Large Volume Parenteral glass containers, including
premixed and nutritional
• Part Fill Parenteral flexible plastic containers, including ADDVantage
• Part Fill Parenteral glass containers
• Small Volume Parenterals
• Syringes (may require special adapters)
• Top Filled Enteral bags
• Ready to hang Enteral solution containers
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Accessories
GENERAL
• Syringe Adapter- List# 11986-48
• Mini Pole- List# 12096-04
• Secondary Container Support- List# 12095-03
• Tandem Carrier- List# 12270-01
NETWORKED APPLICATION
• Hospira MedNetTM Medication Management Server Suite
(MMSS)
List# 20676-04
• *Hospira MedNetTM Plug ‘n Play Module
List# 20677
* = For use with Hospira Plum A+ Infusers
Lists 11971-04-03 & above, 12391-04, & 20679-04
NOTE: Contact Technical Support Operations at
1-800-241-4002 for current listing of accessories.
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Plum A+ Infusion System
SECTION 11
Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Hospira, Inc., herein
referred to as Hospira, warrants that (a) the product shall
conform to Hospira's standard specifications and be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of one year after purchase, and (b) the
replaceable battery shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90
days after purchase. Hospira makes no other warranties,
express or implied, as to merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, or any other matter.
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Purchaser's exclusive remedy shall
be, at Hospira's
o Intnouevent shall Hospira's
repair or replacement of the product.
i (whether such
liability arising out of any cause
whatsoever
- negligence,
cause be based in contract,
strict liability, other tort,
or otherwise) exceed
the price
of
such
product,
and in no event
a consequential,
shall Hospira beu
liable for
incidental,
special
n nfori lost business, revenues, ororprofits.
damagesa
or losses or
Warranty
productlreturned to Hospira must be properly
packaged
t aand sent freight prepaid.
n warranty shall be void in the event the product
ra Theiforegoing
has been misused, damaged, altered, or used other than in
accordance with product manuals so as, in Hospira's judgment,
to affect its stability or reliability, or in the event the serial
number or lot number has been altered, effaced, or removed.
The foregoing warranty shall also be void in the event any
person, including the Purchaser, performs or attempts to
perform any major repair or other service on the product without
having been trained by an authorized representative of Hospira
and using Hospira documentation and approved spare parts.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, "major repair or other
service" means any repair or service other than the
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replacement of accessory items such as batteries and
detachable mains power cords.
In providing any parts for repair or service of the product,
Hospira shall have no responsibility or liability for the actions or
inactions of the person performing such repair or service,
regardless of whether such person has been trained to perform
such repair or service. It is understood and acknowledged that
any person other than an Hospira representative performing
repair or service is not an authorized agent of Hospira.
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SECTION 12
Default Drug Library (DDL)
NOTE: This list is only accurate if no custom drug library has
been developed using the Hospira MedNetTM accessory. Once
a custom drug library has been developed, this list will no longer
be accessable. Only Hospira personnel can re-install the DDL.
The information contained in this manual is current as of
s11/01/
02. User must assure themselves that drug prescribing
information has not changed since the publication
of this
manual.
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infuser. a
tu
D lD S
No Drug Selected n mL/hric
N/A
Abciximab
mg/mL
limcg/kg/min
Acyclovir
N/A
t a mL/hr
Albumin
mL/hr
N/A
a in
mL/hr
N/A
D Aldesleukin
RUG
AME
EFAULT
ATE
OSE
EFAULT
ONCENTRATION
Alfentanil
mcg/kg/min
mcg/mL
Alteplase (rt-PA)
mg/kg/hr
mg/mL
Amikacin
mL/hr
Aminophylline
mg/hr
mg/mL
Amiodarone
mg/min
mg/mL
Amphotericin B
mL/hr
N/A
Ampicillin
mL/hr
N/A
Atracurium
mL/hr
N/A
Azithromycin
mL/hr
N/A
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DRUG NAME
DEFAULT DOSE
RATE
DEFAULT
CONCENTRATION
Bleomycin
mL/hr
N/A
Blood Products
mL/hr
N/A
Bretylium
mg/min
Carboplatin
mL/hr
N/A
Cefazolin
mL/hr
Cefepime
mL/hr
CefoPERAZONE
mL/hr
Cytarabine
mL/hr
Diltiazem
mg/hr
mg/mL
DOBUTamine
mcg/kg/min
mg/mL
Docetaxel
mL/hr
DOPamine
mcg/kg/min
DOXOrubicin
mL/hr
Epinephrine
mcg/min
mg/mL
Epoprostenol
ng/kg/min
mg/mL
Eptifibatide
mcg/kg/min
mg/mL
mg/mL
N/A
N/A
u N/A
CefoTAXIME
mL/hr
e N/A.
nN/A
CefoTETAN
mL/hr
t ti N/A
CefoXITIN
mL/hr
t ua
CeftAZIDime
mL/hr
N/A
N i
CeftIZOXime
mL/hr
N/A
Ceftriaxone
mL/hr
N/A
Cefuroxime
mL/hr
N/A
u ic
Cimetidine
N/A
a mL/hrlin
Ciprofloxacin M
mL/hr
N/A
Cisplatin f
N/A
a mL/hr
Clindamycin
N/A
r in mL/hr
DCotrimoxazole
mL/hr
N/A
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N/A
N/A
mg/mL
N/A
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DRUG NAME
DEFAULT DOSE
RATE
DEFAULT
CONCENTRATION
Erythromycin
mL/hr
Esmolol
mcg/kg/min
Etoposide
mL/hr
N/A
Famotidine
mL/hr
N/A
Fentanyl
mL/hr
Fluconazole
mL/hr
Flumazenil
mL/hr
N/A
mg/mL
N/A
N/A
Fluorouracil
mL/hr
e .
Furosemide
mL/hr
t ti
Gatifloxacin
mL/hr
t ua
Gentamicin
mL/hr
Heparin
units/kg/hrN
it units/mL
l l
Hydromorphone
mL/hr
Ifosfamide
u mL/hrica
Insulin
units/mL
a liunits/hr
Labetalol M
mg/min
mg/mL
Lepirudin
mg/mL
a mg/kg/hr
Leucovorinn
mL/hr
DrLevofloxacin
mL/hr
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lidocaine
mg/min
Lorazepam
mL/hr
Magnesium
grams/hr
grams/mL
Mannitol
grams/hr
grams/mL
Mesna
mL/hr
N/A
MethoHEXITAL
mL/hr
N/A
MethoTREXATE
mL/hr
N/A
Metoclopramide
mL/hr
N/A
Metronidazole
mL/hr
N/A
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N/A
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DRUG NAME
DEFAULT DOSE
RATE
DEFAULT
CONCENTRATION
Midazolam
mL/hr
Milrinone
mcg/kg/min
mg/mL
Morphine
mg/hr
mg/mL
Nafcillin
mL/hr
NitroGLYCERIN
mcg/min
mg/mL
NitroPRUSSIDE
mcg/kg/min
mg/mL
Norepinephrine
mcg/min
mg/mL
Propofol
mcg/kg/min
mg/mL
Ranitidine
mL/hr
STREPTOkinase
units/hr
units/mL
Theophylline
mg/kg/hr
mg/mL
Ticar-clavulanate
mL/hr
Tirofiban
mcg/kg/min
Tobramycin
mL/hr
N/A
UROkinase
mL/hr
N/A
Vancomycin
mL/hr
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ofloxacin
mL/hr
e N/A.
nN/A
Ondansetron
mL/hr
t ti N/A
Oxacillin
mL/hr
t units/mL
Oxytocin
mUn/min
N it
Paclitaxel
mL/hr
N/A
Pantoprazole
mg/min
mg/mL
Penicillin
mL/hr
N/A
u ic
Pentobarbital
N/A
a mL/hrlin
Phenylephrine M
mcg/min
mg/mL
Piperacillin
N/A
a mL/hr
Potassium
mEq/mL
r in mEq/hr
DProcainamide
mg/min
grams/mL
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N/A
N/A
mg/mL
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DRUG NAME
DEFAULT DOSE
RATE
DEFAULT
CONCENTRATION
Verapamil
mL/hr
N/A
VinCRIStine
mL/hr
N/A
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For customer service within the United States, contact:
1-877-9-HOSPIRA (1-877-946-7747)
For technical assistance, product return authorization, and to
order parts, accessories, or manuals within the United States,
contact Hospira, Inc. Technical Support Operations:
1-800-241-4002
To order parts using the online eCatalog, download technical
publications, technical training courses, and additional services,
visit the website at:
www.hospiraparts.com
After authorization, ship prepaid product returns to the following
address:
Hospira, Inc.
Technical Support Operations
755 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Outside the U.S., contact your local Hospira, Inc. sales office.
430-95520-001 (Rev. 04/05)
CAUTION:
FEDERAL (USA) LAW RESTRICTS THIS INFUSER TO
SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED
PRACTITIONER.
WARNING
POSSIBLE EXPLOSION HAZARD EXISTS IF THE INFUSER
IS USED IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE
ANESTHETICS.
Plum A+ Infusion Pump is a registered trademark of Hospira, Inc.
Hospira MedNet, LifeShield, and E.L.I. are trademarks of
Hospira Incorporated. CLAVE, Teflon, Formula C, Manu-Klenz, Super
Edisonite, Coverage, Sporicidin, Dispatch, and Precise are not
trademarks of Hospira.
Equipment providing adequate degree of protection against
electrical shock and suitable for application to patient
Type CF
IPX1
Drip Proof
Medical Equipment
Class 1
®
US
Protected against dripping water
Mains supply equipment using protective earth
UL 60601-1
CSA 601.1
MCN 160992
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