BD Alaris neXus GPneXus1 Manual

BD Alaris™neXus GP
Volumetric Pump
Model: GPneXus1
en Directions For Use

BD Alaris™ neXus GP Volumetric Pump
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Contents Page
About This Manual ..........................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual....................................................................4
Overview ....................................................................................5
Introduction.......................................................................................5
Intended Purpose.................................................................................. 5
Intended Users ....................................................................................5
Patient Target Groups .............................................................................. 5
Clinical Benefits.................................................................................... 5
Conditions for Use ................................................................................. 6
Indications ........................................................................................6
Contraindications.................................................................................. 6
Undesirable Side-Eects............................................................................ 6
Compatibility ......................................................................................6
Features of the Volumetric Pump ...................................................................7
Controls ........................................................................................... 8
Indicators .........................................................................................8
Main Display Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Screen Icons......................................................................................10
Labelling Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started.............................................................................13
Initial Set Up .....................................................................................13
Power Input ......................................................................................13
Wi-Fi Configuration ...............................................................................13
Factory Default Data Set ..........................................................................14
Pole Clamp Installation ...........................................................................15
Workstation or Equipment Rail Installation .........................................................16
Alaris™ Safety Clamp..............................................................................17
Operating Precautions ............................................................................18
Operation ..................................................................................22
Loading an Infusion Set ...........................................................................22
Flow Sensor Operation (Optional) ..................................................................25
Starting the Infusion..............................................................................26
Changing the Infusion Set.........................................................................28
Changing the Fluid Container......................................................................28
Advanced Features .........................................................................29
Drugs and Dosing.................................................................................29
Selecting the INFUSION SETUP ...................................................................29
Clear Volume Infused .............................................................................30
Setting a VTBI....................................................................................30
KVO (Keep Vein Open) Rate .......................................................................31
Pressure ..........................................................................................31
Priming the Infusion Set ..........................................................................31
Bolus Infusions ...................................................................................32
Bolus Mode – Disabled ............................................................................32
Bolus Mode Enabled – HANDSON and HANDSON and HANDSFREE ..................................32
Rate Titration.....................................................................................33

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Rate Lock (If enabled).............................................................................34
Adjusting Existing Dosing or Protocol Infusions .....................................................34
Selecting the SET BY ML/H Option .................................................................34
Selecting the SET BY DOSERATE Option ............................................................34
Dosing Summary .................................................................................34
Add Drug (Only available when infusing) ...........................................................34
Infusion Setup....................................................................................35
Primary Setup ....................................................................................35
Secondary Setup..................................................................................35
Setting VTBI over Time............................................................................35
Adjust Alarm Volume..............................................................................35
Event Log ........................................................................................35
Pump Details .....................................................................................35
Profile Filter.......................................................................................36
Standby ..........................................................................................36
Date and Time....................................................................................36
Network Status ...................................................................................36
Wireless Connection ..............................................................................36
SmartSite™ Needle-Free System Instructions .......................................................37
Secondary (Piggyback) Infusions ..................................................................38
Alarms .....................................................................................40
ORIGINAL ALARMS ...............................................................................40
3RD EDITION ALARMS............................................................................45
Prompts ..........................................................................................49
Advisories ........................................................................................49
Restarting an Infusion following an Air-in-Line Alarm................................................50
Configuration ..............................................................................51
Configured Options ...............................................................................51
BD Alaris™ neXus Editor Software Profile Configuration ..............................................52
Drug Library available via the BD Alaris™ neXus Editor Software .....................................54
Display of Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Associated Products ........................................................................55
Alaris™ Gateway Workstation v1.3.x or v1.6.x .......................................................55
Infusion Sets .....................................................................................56
Maintenance ...............................................................................60
Routine Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................60
Battery Operation ................................................................................60
Cleaning and Storage .............................................................................61
Disposal..........................................................................................62
Technical Data .............................................................................63
Specifications.....................................................................................63
IrDA, RS232 and Nursecall Specification............................................................66
Infusion Specifications ............................................................................67
Trumpet and Flow Rate Curves.....................................................................69
Products and Spare Parts....................................................................71
Spare Parts .......................................................................................71
Software .........................................................................................71
Document History ..........................................................................72

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Contact Us .................................................................................72
Customer Service Information .....................................................................72

BD Alaris™ neXus GP Volumetric Pump
About This Manual
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About This Manual
The User must be thoroughly familiar with the BD Alaris™ neXus GP Volumetric Pump (hereinafter referred to as Pump)
described in this manual prior to use.
All illustrations used in this manual show typical settings and values which may be used in setting up the functions of
thePump.
These settings and values are for illustrative use only. The complete range of settings and values are detailed in the
specifications section.
Keep this Manual for future reference during the Pump’s operational life.
It is important to ensure that you only refer to the most recent version of the Directions For Use
(DFU) and Technical Service Manual for your BD products. These documents are referenced on bd.com.
Paper copies of the Directions For Use can be obtained free of charge by contacting your local BD
representative. An estimated delivery time will be provided when the order is placed.
Conventions used in this manual
Bold Used for Display names, software commands, controls and indicators referenced in this manual,
for example, Battery Indicator, PURGE, ON/OFF button.
‘Single quotes’ Used to indicate cross-references made to another section of this manual. For example, see
‘Flow Sensor Operation’.
Italics Used to refer to other documents or manuals. For example, refer to the relevant Directions For
Use for further information.
Also used to define custom terminology specific to a manual e.g. The BD Alaris™ neXus GP
Volumetric Pump (hereinafter referred to as Pump)…
Warning symbol. A warning is a statement that alerts the User to the possibility of injury, death,
or other serious adverse reactions associated with the use or misuse of the Pump.
Caution symbol. A caution is a statement that alerts the User to the possibility of a problem
with the Pump associated with its use or misuse. Such problems may include Pump malfunction,
Pump failure, damage to the Pump or damage to other property. The caution statement
includes the precaution(s) that should be taken to avoid the hazard.
Note: Notes contain supplementary information or emphasize a point or procedure.
User Trained and qualified users who interact with the device. See ‘Intended Users’.
Qualified Service
Personnel
Trained and qualified personnel who perform service and repair activities, and upload and
download data to the product.