9. Verify all connections and the integrity and flow of your circuit prior to use.
Warning: Do not operate the Bio-Pump+ blood pump with its inlet clamped as a negative pressure would be
generated in the pump and air bubbles may be formed in the blood.
7 PRE-BYPASS CHECKLIST
Information from this blood pump bypass checklist can be used to revise, upgrade, or expand existing checklists
appropriately.
1. EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
– Mount motor drive correctly, relative to venous reservoir.
– Check that all electrical connections are secure.
– Test control module power and display.
– Check date and integrity of sterile blood pump (and disposable probe) package(s).
– Check that flow transducer / sensor (and disposable probe) are sized properly.
– Assemble perfusion circuit in a sterile manner.
– Allow sufficient tubing length for standby pumping unit.
– Connect flow transducer / sensor (and disposable probe) to circuit in correct location and flow direction.
2. PRIME PUMP AND CIRCUIT
– CO
flush pump and circuit, if indicated; turn off CO
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– Gravity-prime and debubble pump and perfusion circuit.
– Check pump for leaks, irregular motion, and noise.
– Check circuit for visible air.
– Check that all tubing connections are secure.
– Clamp pump outlet line completely.
– Clamp venous return line completely.
3. OPERATING PARAMETERS
– Calibrate transducers / sensors according to the manufacturer's instructions.
– Set low / high flow alarms.
– Verify flow alarms.
4. EMERGENCY BACKUP EQUIPMENT
– Backup power available.
– Hand crank available.
– Pump (and disposable probe) available.
– Control module or roller pump available.
5. PERFUSION
– Achieve minimum pump speed prior to unclamping lines.
– Monitor control module for messages and alarms.
– Monitor perfusion circuit for visible air.
– Maintain minimum pump speed prior to clamping lines.
6. CLEANUP
– Turn off power.
– Properly discard disposable components.
– Cover magnetic motor drive.
– Clean console and transducer / sensor.
7. CHECK EQUIPMENT
– Inspect and verify that equipment is operational.
– Maintain indicated preventative maintenance schedule.
– Recharge batteries to full capacity (if necessary).
8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCTS WITH CARMEDA
®
TRILLIUM
BIOSURFACE
The blood-contact surface of the product is coated with a) Carmeda
thromboresistant blood-contact surfaces or b) Trillium
.
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®
BIOACTIVE SURFACE AND
®
BioActive Surface (heparin) that provides
®
Biosurface (heparin).
Instructions for Use
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