Abbott Hospira Plum A Plus and Plum A Plus 3 version 11.6 Infusion ...

Plum A+ Infusion Systems 3- 11In addition to standard containers, the Plum A+ can use syringeson the secondary port. The secondary line can be preparedwithout removing or repriming the cassette.Before preparing the secondary line, observe the followingguidelines:• Review the backpriming function.• Attach the secondary container using an 18-or 19- gauge, 31 mm (or shorter) needle, if thecassette secondary inlet port has a piercingreseal.• Syringes must be larger than 3 cc. Usesyringe adapter (List 11986-48) when usingsyringes smaller than 10cc. Some 10ccsyringes may require use of a syringeadapter. Syringes larger than 10cc may beattached directly to the secondary port of thecassette. Use of a syringe adapter maydecrease the occurrence of proximalocclusion alarms.• When using a syringe adapter, retract theplunger to draw approximately 1 mL of fluidinto the syringe to clear air from the adapterfilter.To prepare the secondary line, use aseptic technique andproceed as follows:With cassette door closed: Loosen andremove white cap, then discard. Addsecondary tubing or syringe.Open all proximal clamps before pressing[START].430-95215-003 (Rev. 10/05)