ZOLL M Series Invasive Blood Pressure
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Troubleshooting
The following table lists the IBP messages, the problem each message indicates, and the actions you
should take to fix the problem. Read this section carefully before monitoring patients. For further
assistance, call ZOLL Technical Service at 1-800-348-9011. Customers outside the United States
should call the nearest authorized ZOLL Medical Corporation sales representative.
C
AUTION
!
Determine that altered waveform and pressure are not the result of physiologic
changes requiring immediate action prior to systematic troubleshooting.
WARNING!
* Leaks in the tubing/catheter system may effectively cause the patient to
hemorrhage.
Message/Symptom:
Problem:
User Action:
CHECK P1
TRANSDUCER
CHECK P2
TRANSDUCER
The transducer connection is broken.
A short or open circuit is detected in
the transducer.
Check transducer and cabling.
Replace the transducer or cabling.
ICU ERROR XXX
No communication from the IBP
processor.
BP processor failed self-test.
Turn unit off, wait 10 seconds and retry.
If problem persists, return unit to ZOLL
Technical Service.
REPLACE P1
TRANSDUCER
REPLACE P2
TRANSDUCER
Transducer signal is incompatible with
M Series unit.
Use transducer that is compatible with M
Series unit.
REZERO P1
REZERO P2
M Series unit was unable to establish a
zero reference value.
Rezero the transducer.
SYSTEM FAULT
Communication problem with the IBP
processor.
Turn unit off, wait 10 seconds and retry.
If problem persists, return unit to ZOLL
Technical Service.
ZERO P1
ZERO P2
No zero reference has been
established.
Zero the transducer.
No BP waveform
Large leak in the tubing system.
Transducer interface cable is loose.
Display scale set improperly.
Mechanical coupling between catheter
and transducer is compromised.
Defective transducer.
Check for leaks in the tubing/catheter
system*.
Assure connections are made. Replace cable if
necessary.
Rescale displayed trace.
Check that stopcocks are in the proper
position for monitoring.
Check for kinks in tubing.
Check for blood clots in tubing.
Replace transducer.
