Abbott Flexiflo Quantum User manual

Title: Ross “Flexiflo” Quantum By Ross/Abbott Labs, Columbus, OH. File = Flexiflo-Quantum.doc

DATE: 7-29-2010

DISCLAIMER: THIS PROCEDURE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITH POSSIBLE FAULTS. USER MUST VERIFY BEFORE USE. NEITHER PROVIDER NOR WEBSITE ASSUMES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS USE.

1. General Applies to the Ross Model “Flexiflo Quantum” also known as a “Food Pump”.

2. Reference Documents

FLEXIFLO® QUANTUM™ Enteral Pump Manual

3. Tools / Fixtures / Labels

Safety Testor Cassette: See picture. Scale with 0.1 gm or better resolution to support a collection cup (preferred) or -Burette Note: Don’t trust the first 10ml interval at bottom.

Fill this with 10mL and start from there.

“PM next due” label

4. Basic PM Procedure

4.1. Physical: Check line cord, cassette door, and case for cracks.

4.2. Electrical Safety: There is a small metallic stud on lower back for gnd reference. The

maximum leakage is 300 uA. Line cord ground resistance <= 0.1 ohms.

4.3. Turn unit on via the knob. Listen for a normally two segment beep.

4.4. Tubing Setup: At this point have tubing set positioned

into the scale or burette. Note: If a flush line is part of the cassette assembly, pinch it “off”.

4.5. Flow/volume Setup: Set Rate for 120mL/hr and Set Dose

= 10mL. If a flush bag is part of setup, clamp it off.

4.6. Turn knob to Run. After 5.0 minutes the unit should stop,

leaving a 10mL increase. Acceptable delivery is 9 to 11 mL. Leave unit beeping and …

4.7. Audio Volume Button: While the unit beeps indicating

end of dose, press the audio button and note it changes audio volume from normal to somewhat muted.

4.8. Occlusion: Unplug unit and run on battery. Start unit and pinch output to verify an

occlusion is detected.

4.9. Check remaining functions of selector switch. They should be self-explanatory.

4.10. Re-label: Replace old PM label with the new dated (per preference of the institution).

Optional: Protect by applying clear cover label.

5. Extended PM Procedure

One known service issue: the sense pin/switch (shiniest) can electrically get stuck in “cassette is in” position. Spray contact cleaner into the opening around this pin, and gently pull it in and out. Repeat.