Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Alarms
BDDF00535
Issue 1
33/56
Display
Infusion Status Cause(s)
Action
NO FLOW
Infusion stopped Flow sensor detects no flow .
• Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in container .
• Ensure all clamps above Pump are
open .
• Ensure drip chamber is half filled .
• Ensure that the bag spike is inserted
correctly .
• Check flow sensor is clean .
FLOW ERROR
Infusion stopped
Gross difference between
detected drops and expected
amount of drops .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in drip chamber .
FLOW ERROR
(In secondary
infusion mode only)
Infusion stopped Unexpected drops detected .
• Hang secondary container above
primary .
• Check drops are from secondary
container when infusing .
• Flow sensor disconnection is
recommended .
FREE FLOW
Infusion stopped Uncontrolled flow possible .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Remove Pump from use .
BATTERY EMPTY
Infusion stopped
The internal battery is
exhausted . The Pump will
automatically switch off in the
immediate future .
• Connect to power supply immediately
or switch Pump off .
SAFETY CLAMP
Pump on hold
Safety clamp broken or
missing .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Replace infusion set .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
SET MISLOAD
Pump on hold
Set loaded incorrectly .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
FLOW SENSOR DISCONNECT
Infusion stopped Flow sensor unplugged
during infusion .
• Check / replace flow sensor or set VTBI .
WRONG SET
Pump on hold
Safety clamp not detected .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Check set and close door .
• Replace infusion set (If necessary) .
DOOR CLOSE INCOMPLETE
Pump on hold
Safety clamp in non-occluded
position with door open or
obstructed .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
• Close door .
DO NOT USE
Pump on hold /
infusion stopped
Internal error has occurred .
• Remove Pump from use .
LEVER OPEN
Infusion stopped Door lever is open
• Check door lever .
• Check lever hooks .
• Check lever is not obstructed, if so, free
obstruction .
VTBI DONE
Infusion stopped Intended VTBI completed .
• Set new VTBI or clear VTBI .
SET CLOCK
Pump on hold
Date / time not set .
• Qualified Service Personnel must set
date / time .
• Press
CANCEL
softkey to continue .
SET SERIAL NUMBER
Pump on hold
Serial number not set .
• Contact Qualified Service Personnel to
set the serial number .