Hospira Lifecare PCA3 Syringe Pump
The Hospira Lifecare PCA3 Syringe Pump, in conjunction with Hospira MedNet software, this next-generation LifeCare PCA system offers an unmatched combination of features for patient-controlled analgesia therapy, including, Hospira MedNet Software with customizable drug libraries, integral bar code reader for medication identification of prefilled and custom-filled vials with pharmacy-generated bar codes, multiple medication rule sets for as many as 18 clinical care area, bar-coded, prefilled medication vials, stored protocols for quick, accurate programming of standing orders and easy-to-use design based on human factors research.
Description
Hospira Lifecare PCA3 Syringe Pump Features
The Hospira Lifecare PCA3 Syringe Pump, in conjunction with Hospira MedNet software, this next-generation LifeCare PCA system offers an unmatched combination of features for patient-controlled analgesia therapy, including, Hospira MedNet Software with customizable drug libraries, integral bar code reader for medication identification of prefilled and custom-filled vials with pharmacy-generated bar codes, multiple medication rule sets for as many as 18 clinical care area, bar-coded, prefilled medication vials, stored protocols for quick, accurate programming of standing orders and easy-to-use design based on human factors research.
- Wireless connectivity capability that facilitates real-time infusion monitoring, including support of real-time 5-rights verification.
- Confirmation screens and stored protocols that are displayed on intuitive, easy-to-understand programming screens.
- A built-in barcode reader to help confirm the right medication and the right concentration.
- Pre-filled, bar-coded medication vials with colored labels that help reduce errors and assure a correct match to the hospital’s medication rule set.
- A clear, easy-to-read numeric keypad that allows direct input of numbers.
Hospira Lifecare PCA Syringe Pump Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 13 in
- Width: 8 in
- Depth: 6 in
- Weight: 10 lbs with battery
Electrical
- Power Requirements: 105 – 130 Volts. 57 – 63 Hz, <50 W
- Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord. 1 O ft long, with transparent plug and retainer plate.
- Fuses: 1.0 A, 350 V, Slow Blowing
- Battery: One sealed, lead-acid, rechargeable B V battery, internal to the device. Accessible for ease of field replacement, with colorcoded leads and polarized connector.
- Battery life: A new battery at full charge should operate for at least 4 hours of continuous operation and deliver at least 30 mL of the solution before the LOW BATTERY alarm. PCA3 should provide a LOW BATTERY warning at least 30 minutes prior to shutdown.
- Recharge: After discharge to the LOW BATTERY operative limit, the battery w/11 recharges to at least 80% of Its charge capacity In 16 hours, provided It is plugged Into rated AC power. The Infuser w/11 operates on AC power In the event the battery Is open or shorted.
- Self-Discharge: 50% of charge retained for at least one month when unit Is neither plugged-In nor operating.
Environment
- Maximum Infusion Pressure: 45 psi
- Occlusion Alarm Pressure: 15 psig ::t5psig
- Occlusion Bolus Volume: 2 mL for fully primed set (max)
- Operating Temperature: 5° to 40 ° C, 10″/4 – 90″/4 relative humidity
- Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C, 10″/4 – 90″/4 relative humidity
- Atmospheric Pressure: 0 – 10,000 feet (0-3,000m) or equivalent pressure
Modes
- PCA Only: Approximately 1 mL in 35 seconds
- Continuous Only: Variable from 0.1 x concentration to 20 x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr)
- PCA + Continuous: Variable from 0.1 x concentration to 20 x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr)
- Lockout Interval Range: 5 to 120 minutes in one minute increments