COVIDIEN ePump EZ User Manual
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Kangaroo ePump
EZ Mode Operation “Feed Only Set” Directions For Use
Enteral Feeding Pump
Battery Operation
Unplugging the pump from the AC line will automatically put the pump on battery power. To
recharge the battery, plug the pump into an AC wall outlet. Pump will automatically begin charging.
General Instructions
1. Fill or spike feeding container prior to setting up pump.
2. Turn pump on – Press Power button in lower right-hand corner.
3. In order to achieve proper accuracy, the bottom of the feeding set bag must be 18
inches above the top of the feeding pump.
4. Select
regimen the
5. Load the Feeding Set per diagram. Do not overstretch the tubing.
Priming the Pump
1. Press
2. Press
line and stop the formula before reaching the end of the line.
3. Press the
4. Press
Setting the Feed Rate
1. Select
from 1 to 400 in increments of 1ml. Select
2. Select
Re-Priming the Pump After the Feed Bag Empties
1. A pump set bag that has been emptied will trigger the Feed Error screen. In this condition the
pump set bag can be refilled to continue the feeding, but only after the pump set has been re-primed.
2. Disconnect the feeding line from the patient.
3. Refill the bag.
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
To Change Rate or Clear Volume
1. Select
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select
“Keep Settings” or }“Clear Settings” (for day to day use with the same feeding
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“Keep Settings” option should be selected).
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“Prime Pump” to access the pump priming options.
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“Auto Prime” to automatically prime the pump set. The pump will quickly prime the feed
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“Hold To Prime Feed” menu selection to carry formula to end of tubing.
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“Done”.
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“Adjust Feed” then }“Feed Rate” use the buttons on the left to program the pump
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“Run” you will notice a small drop scroll down the screen when running.
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“Continue" to begin the pump Running.
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“Hold”, then press }“Adjust Settings”, then press }“Prime Pump”.
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“Hold To Prime" to prime the line. (Do Not Use Auto Prime)
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“Done”, then select }“Run”
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“Hold”.
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“Clear Vol Fed” to clear the volume.
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“Adjust Settings” to adjust all settings.
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“Run” to return to normal operations.
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“Enter” when desired rate is set.
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Pump sets should not be reused after 24 hours of initial usage.
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Kangaroo ePump
Enteral Feeding Pump
Troubleshooting Guide
Listed below are some of the probable causes of alarm conditions and their corrections.
Menu Selections
Programming & Menu
Selection Buttons
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONS
Hold Error Pump in HOLDING mode for
Flow Error Occlusion in pump-patient line.
Feed Error Empty bag or occlusion in bag-
Flow Error
Use > 24
Hrs
Pump Set
Dislodged
Battery Low Battery charge too low. Immediately plug pump into A/C outlet to recharge battery and
more than 10 minutes.
(downstream occlusion)
pump line.
(upstream occlusion)
Pump Set in use beyond
recommended length of time.
Pump Set not properly loaded
to pump.
Press
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and hold the Power button to turn off. Several options are
available from the HOLDING screen, such as RUN or ADJUST
SETTINGS.
Check for and correct the occlusion in the line between pump
and patient. Replace Pump Set if error cannot be resolved.
Check for empty bag and refill, or check for and correct the
occlusion in the line between the pump and feed bag. Replace
Pump Set if error cannot be resolved.
Informational warning message blinks on upper left of screen.
It is recommended that the Pump Set be replaced.
Check black ring retainer (MISTIC) and valve; reload Pump
Set and restart pump to continue. Replace Pump Set if error
cannot be resolved.
to provide power for pump.
Status LEDs
Red=Error
Yellow=Hold/Pause
Green=Normal Operation
Power Button
CONTINUE to return to HOLDING screen, or press
Rotor Error Pump Set tubing not properly
System
Error
loaded on rotor, or some
other unusual rotor operating
condition.
General error caused by many
factors. See Manual for error list.
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Check that the tubing is loaded on the rotor and that it is not
damaged, torn, etc. Reload tubing or replace Pump Set.
Power down pump and attempt restart to clear error. Call
customer service with screen code if error cannot be resolved.
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