Smiths Medical Graseby C9 User manual

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Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group plc. Please see
the Instructions for Use/Operator’s Manual for a complete listing of the indications,
contraindications, warnings and precautions. Graseby and the Smiths Medical design mark
are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries. All other names and marks
mentioned are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ©2018 Smiths
Medical. All rights reserved. IN193935GB-082018
Graseby™C9
Syringe Pump
Quick Reference Guide
Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Battery
Depleted
When an
external power
supply is not
connected, the
battery power is
lower than the
preset threshold
of the battery
depleted.
High
Connect to an
external power
supply as soon
as possible.
Otherwise, the
pump will power
off in 3 minutes.
Transmission
Error
The system
detects that the
syringe plunger
release lever is
open during the
infusion process.
High
Press to clear
the alarm. Then,
re-clamp the
syringe, and
if the alarm
continues,
please contact
a qualified
technical service
engineer.
System Error
(01-13)
When the
system detects
system faults
such as pressure
sensor
fail-off and
electric motor
abnormality, etc.
High
Restart the
pump.
If the alarm
remains on,
hand it over
to a qualified
technical service
engineer.
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4 6
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1. Alarm indicator
2. LCD display
3. Audio pause key
4. Menu key
5. Stop/start key
6. Bolus/Priming key
7. Navigation keys
8. OK key
9. Power On/Off key
10. Return key
11. Battery indicator
12. External power supply indicator
13. Syringe plunger holders
14. Syringe plunger driver
15. Syring plunger release lever
16. Panel
17. Syringe barrel clamp
Pump Overview
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Pump Overview
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Press and hold on for 2 seconds to turn the pump on.
Start-up Self-Test
After the power is turned on, the syringe pump starts
performing a self-test:
• The screen lights up.
• The speaker and buzzer beep respectively.
• The alarm indicator and battery indicator will flicker
once respectively.
Completion of Self-Test
When the self-test completes without any abnormality
or alarm, the syringe pump will enter the main display
interface. At this time, you can prepare to load the syringe.
If there is an abnormality or alarm, please refer to the
Troubleshooting and Maintenance section of the operators
manual or hand it over to a qualified technical service
engineer for servicing.
Power On
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1. Take a syringe, filled
with fluid, and connect
it to a prepared
extension line. Ensure
that the extension line
is clamped properly.
2. Open the panel
(to avoid damage do
not apply excessive
force on the panel).
3. Unfold the syringe
barrel clamp.
4. Press on the syringe
plunger release lever
to keep the syringe
plunger driver in the
active status.
5. Pull the syringe
plunger driver to a
proper position.
6. Lock the syringe
barrel flange into
the syringe plunger
driver clip and press
the clamp against the
syringe barrel.
7. Press on the syringe plunger release lever and adjust
the position of the syringe plunger driver and lock the
syringe plunger.
8. Release the syringe plunger release lever.
9. Guide the extension line through the line holder at the
side of the syringe pump.
10. Close the panel.
Syringe Loading
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Syringe Calibration
Drug Library
Enter Safety Setting and select Self Calibration to find
two options to calibrate the syringe – Manual calibration
and Auto calibration.
For detailed steps, please refer the operators’ manual.
Enable Drug Library
Please refer to following steps for setting the drug library:
1. Press to enter main menu and select
Infusion Setting.
2. Select the Drug Library, and set it as Enable (the main
interface will not display drug selection item if it is set
as Disable).
Drug Library Selection
1. Select Drug from the main interface and press key
to enter drug category interface.
2. The drug library
is organized by its
category and maximum
20 drug categories
are supported and the
Commonly Used Drug
category will always be
displayed on the top.
For detailed steps, please refer the operators’ manual.
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Set Infusion Mode
Prime the Tubing
Four infusion modes are supported to meet different
clinical requirements.
Please refer to following steps to set infusion mode:
1. Press key at any
interface in the stop
status to enter the
menu interface.
Select Infusion Setting
menu and press to
enter the menu.
2. Then select Infusion
Mode option to select
the proper infusion
mode according to
actual needs.
Priming should be performed before connecting the
tubing to the patient and please refer to following steps
to prime the tube:
1. Press once to enter the interface of the priming
mode in the stop status.
Note: The priming
rate is editable and
the default rate is the
maximum delivery rate
of given syringe size.
If the default priming
rate is not desired,
press to enter the edit mode, press to set the
rate and press to confirm the new value.
2. Press and hold on according to the advisory
message and the pump will prime at the preset rate
until the priming is completed and the liquid begins to
drip from the end of the extension line.
3. Release key to exit priming and connect the tubing
to the patient.
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1. Check if the syringe brand and size are correct. See
the list of auto detected syringe size and brand.
Alternatively, press to select Infusion Setting and
choose Syringe Brand option. Press to enter the
brand menu, and select the right syringe brand by
pressing up and down keys.
2. While in rate mode,
enter the infusion rate
in ml/h using .
Press to confirm.
3. Similarly, use to set
a Volume to be Infused
or retain VTBI at 0.0 mL
if not required.
4. Purge the tubing and press to begin infusion.
Note: Please refer the operators manual for
programming steps in case other infusion modes
are selected.
Program an Infusion
Change the Infusion Rate
If the Change Parameter setting is set as Enable, the
infusion rate in Rate Mode is editable during infusion.
The method is as follows:
1. Press in the infusion interface to enter rate edit
mode and use to adjust parameters.
2. Press to confirm selection and the syringe pump
will infuse at the changed rate.
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Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Syringe
Plunger Open
or Syringe
Clamp Open
The syringe
barrel clamp or
syringe plunger
holders has
been changed
during the
infusion process.
High
Check if syringe
plunger or
syringe barrel
clamp of
the syringe
is properly
installed.
System Idle
(In the stop
status) When
both the syringe
plunger holders
and the syringe
barrel clamp
are installed
properly and no
key is pressed
after the syringe
pump has been
in the stop
status for 2
minutes.
Low Press any key to
clear the alarm.
Occlusion
The pressure
was found to be
higher than the
occlusion level
threshold during
the infusion
process.
High Check the
extension line.
Program a Bolus
You may deliver a bolus volume to the patient while the
infusion is running. The amount delivered as a bolus will
be added to the infusion volume total.
Manual Bolus
Manual bolus means bolus key should be held
always during bolus and bolus will end when bolus
key is released.
1. Press key to enter
bolus mode interface.
2. Press and hold key
and the pump will start
manual infusion at the
preset rate.
3. Release key to quit the manual bolus.
Auto Bolus
Note: Bolus volume should not be zero.
During auto bolus, there is no need to hold the bolus key
and it will exit bolus mode automatically when the preset
bolus volume is reached.
1. Press key to enter bolus mode interface.
2. Press key and the pump will start auto infusion at
the preset rate.
It will quit the auto bolus automatically when preset
bolus volume is reached or key is pressed.
Infusion Near Complete
If the Residual Time setting is not set as zero, the system
will trigger the Infusion Near Complete alarm when the
infusion residual time reaches the preset value.
End the Infusion
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Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Infusion Near
Complete
The infusion
time is equal
to or lower
than the preset
residual time.
Low
Press once to
mute the alarm
for 2 minutes.
Infusion
Completed
The contents of
the syringe or
preset VTBI
is completed
during the
infusion process.
High
If the KVO is set
to zero, press
to clear the
alarm.
If the KVO is set
as non-zero,
press to end
the infusion and
clear the alarm.
Low Battery
When an
external power
supply is not
connected, the
battery power is
lower than the
preset threshold
of the battery
power.
Low
Connect to an
external power
supply as soon
as possible.
Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Syringe
Plunger Open
or Syringe
Clamp Open
The syringe
barrel clamp or
syringe plunger
holders has
been changed
during the
infusion process.
High
Check if syringe
plunger or
syringe barrel
clamp of
the syringe
is properly
installed.
System Idle
(In the stop
status) When
both the syringe
plunger holders
and the syringe
barrel clamp
are installed
properly and no
key is pressed
after the syringe
pump has been
in the stop
status for 2
minutes.
Low Press any key to
clear the alarm.
Occlusion
The pressure
was found to be
higher than the
occlusion level
threshold during
the infusion
process.
High Check the
extension line.
Alarms
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Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Infusion Near
Complete
The infusion
time is equal
to or lower
than the preset
residual time.
Low
Press once to
mute the alarm
for 2 minutes.
Infusion
Completed
The contents of
the syringe or
preset VTBI
is completed
during the
infusion process.
High
If the KVO is set
to zero, press
to clear the
alarm.
If the KVO is set
as non-zero,
press to end
the infusion and
clear the alarm.
Low Battery
When an
external power
supply is not
connected, the
battery power is
lower than the
preset threshold
of the battery
power.
Low
Connect to an
external power
supply as soon
as possible.
Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Syringe
Plunger Open
or Syringe
Clamp Open
The syringe
barrel clamp or
syringe plunger
holders has
been changed
during the
infusion process.
High
Check if syringe
plunger or
syringe barrel
clamp of
the syringe
is properly
installed.
System Idle
(In the stop
status) When
both the syringe
plunger holders
and the syringe
barrel clamp
are installed
properly and no
key is pressed
after the syringe
pump has been
in the stop
status for 2
minutes.
Low Press any key to
clear the alarm.
Occlusion
The pressure
was found to be
higher than the
occlusion level
threshold during
the infusion
process.
High Check the
extension line.
PRODUCT(S) DESCRIBED MAY NOT BE LICENSED OR
AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
Find your local contact information at:
www.smiths-medical.com/customer-support/contact-us
Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group plc. Please see
the Instructions for Use/Operator’s Manual for a complete listing of the indications,
contraindications, warnings and precautions. Graseby and the Smiths Medical design mark
are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries. All other names and marks
mentioned are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ©2018 Smiths
Medical. All rights reserved. IN193935GB-082018
Smith Medical International
1500 Eureka Park,
Lower Pemberton
Ashford Kent, TN25 4BF
Tel: [phone]
www.smiths-medical.com
Alarms
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Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Infusion Near
Complete
The infusion
time is equal
to or lower
than the preset
residual time.
Low
Press once to
mute the alarm
for 2 minutes.
Infusion
Completed
The contents of
the syringe or
preset VTBI
is completed
during the
infusion process.
High
If the KVO is set
to zero, press
to clear the
alarm.
If the KVO is set
as non-zero,
press to end
the infusion and
clear the alarm.
Low Battery
When an
external power
supply is not
connected, the
battery power is
lower than the
preset threshold
of the battery
power.
Low
Connect to an
external power
supply as soon
as possible.
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PRODUCT(S) DESCRIBED MAY NOT BE LICENSED OR
AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
Find your local contact information at:
www.smiths-medical.com/customer-support/contact-us
Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group plc. Please see
the Instructions for Use/Operator’s Manual for a complete listing of the indications,
contraindications, warnings and precautions. Graseby and the Smiths Medical design mark
are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries. All other names and marks
mentioned are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ©2018 Smiths
Medical. All rights reserved. IN193935GB-082018
Smith Medical International
1500 Eureka Park,
Lower Pemberton
Ashford Kent, TN25 4BF
Tel: [phone]
www.smiths-medical.com
EC Authorized Representative
Smiths Medical International Ltd.
TN25 4BF, UK
Tel: [phone]
Alarms
Alarms Trigger Condition Priority Solution
Battery
Depleted
When an
external power
supply is not
connected, the
battery power is
lower than the
preset threshold
of the battery
depleted.
High
Connect to an
external power
supply as soon
as possible.
Otherwise, the
pump will power
off in 3 minutes.
Transmission
Error
The system
detects that the
syringe plunger
release lever is
open during the
infusion process.
High
Press to clear
the alarm. Then,
re-clamp the
syringe, and
if the alarm
continues,
please contact
a qualified
technical service
engineer.
System Error
(01-13)
When the
system detects
system faults
such as pressure
sensor
fail-off and
electric motor
abnormality, etc.
High
Restart the
pump.
If the alarm
remains on,
hand it over
to a qualified
technical service
engineer.
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