COVIDIEN ePump Flushing User Manual
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Kangaroo Joey
Flushing Mode Operation “Flushing Set Required” Directions For Use
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 and water bag 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 fluid line in the feeding set bag must be 6 inches
above the top of the feeding pump, when initiating the feeding cycle.
4. Select }“Keep Settings” or "Clear Settings” (for day to day use with the same feeding regimen
the
“Keep Settings” option should be selected).
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5. Load the set per diagram. Do not overstretch tubing.
Priming the Pump
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press the
4. Press
1. Select
Note:
Only use the “VTBD” option if you want the pump to stop and alarm once a set amount of formula is delivered.
• Select }“Feed VTBD”. Use the buttons on the left to program the VTBD from 1 to 3000 in
1. Select
2. Select
3. Select
1. A pump set bag that has been emptied will trigger the Feed Error screen. In this condition the pump set
2. Disconnect the feeding line from the patient.
3. Refill the bag.
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
8. Press the
1. Select
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select
“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 both feed and
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flush lines starting with the flush line. The formula will stop before reaching the end of the feeding line.
“Hold To Prime” menu selections to manually top off the line.
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“Done".
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Setting the Feed Rate
to 400 in increments of 1 mL. Select
Setting the Flush Rate
administered from 10 to 500 in increments of 1mL. Select
24 hours in increments of 1 hour. Select
Re-Priming the Pump After the Feed Bag Empties
bag can be refilled to continue the feeding, but only after the pump set has been re-primed.
To Change Rate or Clear Volume
Pump sets should not be reused after 24 hours of initial usage.
“Adjust Feed” then }“Feed Rate” use the buttons on the left to program the pump from 1
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the Volume To Be Delivered “VTBD” Rate
increments of 1 mL. Select
“Adjust Flush” then }“Flush Volume” to set the volume of water per flush cycle to be
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“Flush Interval” to define the time interval between the start of each flushing cycle from 1 to
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“Run”. You will notice a small drop scrolling 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 Flush” until the water has reached the valve in the pump.
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“Hold To Prime Fleed” until formula reaches the stepped connector at the end of the set.
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“Done", then select }“Run”
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“Hold".
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“Clear Vol” 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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Enteral Feeding Pump
“Enter” when desired rate is set.
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is an Optional Feature
“Enter” when desired VTBD is set. Select }“Done”.
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“Enter” when desired rate is set.
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“Enter”, Select }“Done”.
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Kangaroo Joey
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-
Flush Error Empty bag or occlusion in flush
Flow Error
Use > 24 Hrs
Pump Set
Dislodged
more than 10 minutes.
(downstream occlusion)
pump line.
(upstream occlusion)
line.
Pump Set in use beyond
recommended length of time.
Pump Set not properly loaded
to pump.
Press
CONTINUE to return to HOLDING screen, or 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.
Check for empty bag and refill, or check for and correct the
occlusion in the line between the pump and flush 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.
Status LEDs
Red=Error
Yellow=Hold/Pause
Green=Normal Operation
Power Button
Battery Low Battery charge too low. Immediately plug pump into A/C outlet to recharge battery and
Rotor Error Pump Set tubing not properly
loaded on rotor, or some
other unusual rotor operating
condition.
System Error General error caused by many
factors. See Manual for error list.
to provide power for pump.
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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