Hospira GemStar System Operating Manual
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Support Operations.
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ALWAYS avoid dropping or hitting the pump. If the pump is dropped or hit,
ALWAYS check connections and programmed data.
6
NEVER use sharp objects (e.g., fingernails, pens, pencils, or other probes) to
program or clean the pump.
6
Use care not to damage the silicone seals around the sensor bodies in the cassette
pocket.
6
To avoid mechanical or electronic damage, NEVER submerge pump in water or
other fluids and avoid fluid spills. If the pump becomes wet, dry it immediately
with a dry, lint-free cloth. Check connections and programmed data.
6
DO NOT touch connector ports. Connector ports may be susceptible to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage.
6
Some cleaning and sanitizing compounds may slowly degrade components made
from some plastic materials. DO NOT use compounds containing combinations of
isopropyl alcohol and dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (i.e., alcohol wipes).
6
DO NOT sterilize by heat, steam, ethylene oxide (ETO), or radiation. Apply
disinfectants to the outside surface of the pump only. DO NOT use abrasive
cleaners or materials on the pump. Using abrasive cleaners or cleaning solutions
not recommended by Hospira may result in product damage.
6
Please comply with local disposal and recycling regulations as appropriate for
disposable batteries, rechargeable battery packs, medical electronic components,
and pump sets.
Rotary Wing Aircraft
6
Do not lay the IV bag flat because air can potentially be introduced into the line
causing an alarm condition. Recommend the use of extension set tubing be
applied prior to patient transport.
6
The GemStar pump has only been tested using battery power in rotary wing
aircraft.
6
Auditory alarms may not be heard in a noisy flight environment. Care providers
should rely on visual indicators on the pump display to determine if there are any
alarms or other system malfunctions.
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