Quick Instructions
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Loading the GemStar Cassette 1
Identify the four black cassette latches inside the cassette pocket.
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Line up the cassette as shown (with the flow stop button facing the pump).
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Verify that all four cassette latches are securely holding the cassette.
CAUTION: Make sure the cassette is properly installed. When properly installed, all four cassette latches are visibly holding the cassette securely in the cassette pocket. 5
Place the tubing in the tubing channel.
Releasing the Cassette
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Close the CAIR® (roller) clamp or slide clamp on the distal line.
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Push down on the cassette release (large black button) on the top of the pump.
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Remove the cassette.
Insert the cassette into the cassette pocket by pushing firmly along the entire cassette until it is firmly seated.
Note: When the cassette is released from the pump, the cassette flow stop automatically closes, preventing free flow.
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Priming GemStar Priming Hospira Abbott GemStar Pump Pump Sets Sets WITHOUT WITHOUT a a Drip Drip Chamber Chamber 1
Push down on the flow stop cassette.
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Return the cassette to the upright position. Continue priming until fluid fills the tubing.
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Hold the container with the port toward the ceiling and insert the piercing pin.
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Push down on the flow stop cassette.
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Push down on the flow stop (priming position) the cassette.
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Load the cassette.
to close the
to open
to close the
CAUTION: Make sure all four cassette latches are clearly visible after the cassette is installed. When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set.
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Invert the cassette approximately 45°.
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While holding the rotated cassette, squeeze or roll the container to remove air from the container and cassette.
WARNING:
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Connect the pump set to the patient-access device.
Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow.
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Priming HospiraGemStar GemStar Pump Priming Abbott Pump Sets WITHOUT Sets WITHOUT aaDrip DripChamber Chamber Using the PURGE Using PURGEKey Key Note: 1
The PURGE function is only available if there is a program in the pump.
Push down on the flow stop cassette.
to close the
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Program desired therapy.
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Press
.
PURGE
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Hold the container with the port toward the ceiling and insert the piercing pin.
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The pump displays PRIME THE SET? Press
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HELP
.
While holding the container with the port toward the ceiling, press and hold . Note: Purge rate is 250 mL/hr. The pump purges for up to 2 minutes each time you press and hold .
Load the cassette. CAUTION: Make sure all four cassette latches are clearly visible after the cassette is installed.
Continue using the key until fluid fills the tubing. Make sure all air is removed from the container, cassette, and tubing CAUTION: When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set. 8
WARNING:
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Connect the pump set to the patient-access device.
Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow.
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Priming GemStar Priming Hospira Abbott GemStar Pump Pump Sets Sets WITH WITHaaDrip Drip Chamber Chamber 1
Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
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Insert the piercing pin into the container. Suspend the container on an I.V. Pole.
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Return the cassette to the upright position. Continue priming until fluid fills the tubing.
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Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
Squeeze the drip chamber until filled halfway. 10 Load the cassette.
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CAUTION: Make sure all four cassette latches are clearly visible after the cassette is installed.
Push down on the flow stop to open (priming position) the cassette.
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Make sure the CAIR® (roller) clamp is open.
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Invert the cassette approximately 45°.
7
While holding the rotated cassette, remove air from the container and cassette.
WARNING:
When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set.
11 Connect the pump set to the patient-access
device.
Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow. When using a vented chamber, ALWAYS use an air-eliminating filter OR set the air sensitivity to either ON or 2 mL.
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Priming Hospira GemStar Pump Priming Abbott GemStar Pump Sets WITH WITH aaDrip DripChamber Chamber Using the the PURGE PURGEKey Key Note: The Purge function is only available if there is a program in the pump. 1
Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
2
Insert the piercing pin into the container. Suspend the container on an I.V. Pole.
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Squeeze the drip chamber until filled halfway.
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Push down on the flow stop to open (priming position) the cassette.
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Program the desired therapy.
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Press
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The pump displays PRIME
. PURGE
HELP
THE SET?
Press
Make sure the CAIR® (roller) clamp is open.
.
10 Press and hold
.
Note: Purge rate is 250 mL/hr. The pump purges for up to 2 minutes each time you press and hold .
Load the cassette. CAUTION: Make sure all four cassette latches are clearly visible after the cassette is installed.
Continue using the key until fluid fills the tubing. Make sure all air is removed from the container, cassette, and tubing. CAUTION: When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set. 11 Connect the pump set to the patient-access
device.
WARNING:
Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow. When using a vented chamber, ALWAYS use an air-eliminating filter OR set the air sensitivity to either ON or 2 mL.
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Priming GemStar Priming Hospira Abbott GemStar Pump Pump Sets Sets Using UsingPre-filled Pre-filled Vials Vials CAUTION:When using pre-filled vials, the system may underdeliver at low flow rates. 1
If using a pump set with the Y-extension, close the slide clamp to the KVO side of the tubing.
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Open the upper and lower slide clamps.
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Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
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Push down on the flow stop to open (priming position) the cassette.
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Hold the vial and set upright on a flat surface (pump set extending from the top). Make sure air is removed from the vial and injector.
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Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
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If the set includes a KVO Y-extension, close the slide clamp below the pre-filled vial and open the slide clamp on the KVO side. Prime the KVO Y-extension.
10 Load the cassette.
CAUTION: Make sure all four retainer clips are clearly visible after the cassette is installed.
Connect the pump set to an Hospira pre-filled Abbott pre-filled vial and injector.
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When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set.
11 Connect the pump set to the patient-access
device. CAUTION: Close ALL slide clamps before removing the cassette from the pump.
Slowly push down on the injector until fluid flows at the distal end of the tubing, which indicates that all air is cleared from the vial, injector, cassette, and tubing.
WARNING:
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Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow.
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Priming Hospira GemStar Priming Abbott GemStar Pump Sets Sets with with Extensions Extensions 1
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Hold the container with the port toward the ceiling and insert the piercing pin.
3
Push down on the flow stop to open (priming position) the cassette.
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Invert the cassette approximately 45°.
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Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
Load the cassette. CAUTION: Make sure all four cassette latches are clearly visible after the cassette is installed.
10 Program the desired therapy. 11 Press
. PURGE
12 The pump displays PRIME THE SET?
While holding the rotated cassette, squeeze or roll the container to remove air from the container and cassette.
Press
.
13 Press and hold
.
Note: Purge rate is 250 mL/hr. The pump purges for up to 2 minutes each time you press and hold .
Return the cassette to the upright position. Continue priming until fluid fills the tubing.
Continue using the key until fluid fills the tubing. Make sure all air is removed from the container, cassette, and tubing. CAUTION: When priming is complete, make sure no fluid flows at the distal end of the pump set. If flow is observed, DO NOT use the pump set.
Push down on the flow stop to close the cassette.
14 Connect the pump set to the patient-access
device.
Connect the extension set to the pump set.
WARNING:
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HELP
Failure to use the anti-siphon valve may result in unrestricted flow.
©2002 Hospira, Inc.