BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule Quick start guide

Brand: BD

Model: Alaris™ MRI Capsule

Type: Quick start guide

BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule

Quick Reference Guide – en

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Features of the MRI Capsule

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• This BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule (hereinafter referred to as MRI

Capsule) guide supports the following Pumps:

– Alaris™ CC Syringe Pump

– Alaris™ GH Syringe Pump

– Alaris™ PK Syringe Pump

– Alaris™ VP Volumetric Pump

• This guide is not intended to be comprehensive instructions for the

set-up and operation of the BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule.

• For complete BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule information, refer to the

Directions For Use.

• All persons operating the BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule should consult

the Directions For Use.

Height adjustable

Pole with bag

hanger hooks

Pump Alarm

Location Beacon

Keypad with Indicators

Door handle

with a lock

Grooves for

Infusion Sets from

Infusion Pumps

Grooves for

Infusion Sets to

Volumetric Pumps

Manual Brakes

Automatic Brakes

Shielded window

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Magnetic Indicator

Handle used to position

MRI Capsule with lever

for automatic brakes

AC Power cable

storage hooks

AC Power Inlet

Features of the MRI Capsule continued

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Controls and Indicators

Power

on / o

AC Power

Indicator

System Fault

Indicator

Battery

Indicator

On Status

Indicator

A Status Indicator

(Software indicator)

B Status Indicator

(Communication

indicator)

The MRI Capsule is in position for

safe operation.

Move the MRI Capsule until

the Magnetic Indicator green

LED ﬂashes.

Move the MRI Capsule until the

Magnetic Indicator green LED

ﬂashes. If the Pump continues

to infuse without alarming,

it should be checked at the

earliest opportunity.

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Positioning the MRI Capsule

Fringe ﬁeld of

MR Scanner

Typical values for distances in Z-direction to

opening of magnet bore

MR Scanner: 3.0 Tesla MR Scanner: 1.5 Tesla

200mT / 2000G 0.6m 0.5m

70mT / 700G 0.9m 0.8m

40mT / 400G 1.1m 1.0m

30mT / 300G 1.2m 1.1m

20mT / 200G 1.4m 1.2m

10mT / 100G 1.7m 1.5m

5mt / 50G 2.1m 1.8m

1. Release the foot operated brakes.

2. Activate the hand operated brake lever.

3. Manoeuvre the MRI Capsule into position, ensuring the Magnetic Indicator

remains green.

4. Lock the trolley in position with the MRI Capsule window facing the control room

window. Ensure the automatic brakes and two manual brakes are engaged.

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Switching On

Note: Magnetic Indicator is permanently on and is not aected by switching

on/o the MRI Capsule.

1. Connect the AC Power cord from the AC Power Supply to the AC Power inlet socket

at the back of the MRI Capsule.

2. Verify the AC Power indicator is illuminated.

3. Press the key once to switch the MRI Capsule on.

Note: When powered on the MRI Capsule will illuminate the alarm location

beacon, red then amber, and generate an audible tone.

4. After initially switching on the MRI Capsule, it may take up to 90 seconds to

become fully operational.

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Do not switch off the MRI Capsule during this initial 90 second period.



If any of the verification checks fail when the MRI Capsule is switched

on, suspect a fault. Remove the MRI Capsule from service and contact

Qualified Service Personnel.

Operating the MRI Capsule

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Operating the MRI Capsule continued

Switching O

Press the key and hold for two seconds to switch the MRI Capsule o.

Resetting the MRI Capsule

In the unlikely event that the MRI Capsule needs to be reset, press and hold the

key for at least four seconds until the ON Status Indicator is extinguished, release the

key then press again to switch the MRI Capsule back on.



If the MRI Capsule still fails to operate correctly after resetting, remove

the MRI Capsule from service and contact Qualified Service Personnel.



Resetting the MRI Capsule is also required to clear any System Fault

Indicator.

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To open the door

1. Lift the door handle

2. Turn the door handle in a anti-

clockwise direction

3. Open the MRI Capsule door

To close the door

1. Close the MRI Capsule door

2. Turn the door handle in a clockwise

direction

3. Lower the door handle

Operating the door

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

Only dock the compatible Pumps into the MRI Capsule.

1. Align the rotating cam on the rear of the Pump with the rectangular bar on the

MRI Capsule tile.

2. Hold the Pump horizontally, push the Pump ﬁrmly onto the rectangular bar.

3. The Pump should click into position when ﬁtted to the bar.

4. Verify Pump is secure by gently pulling the Pump away from the MRI Capsule tile

without using the release lever. When the Pump is securely attached, the AC Power

Indicator LED on the pump will be lit.

Docking the Pumps

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Hand positioning for docking Pump on top left MRI Tile

Hand positioning for undocking Pump on top left MRI Tile

Best practice for docking and undocking Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pumps

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Warning: Positioning of hand, as shown below, when handling the

Pump in the MRI Capsule could result in user harm.

Best practice for docking and undocking Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pumps continued

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3 Volumetric and 3 Syringe Pumps

4 Volumetric Pumps

4 Syringe Pumps

Available Configurations

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Pump Alarm Priority Colour Frequency

HIGH Priority Red Flashing faster than Medium Priority

MEDIUM Priority Yellow Flashing or solid

LOW Priority Yellow Solid

Pump Alarm Location Beacon

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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule Quick start guide

BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule Quick start guide

BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule Quick start guide

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