Hospira Lifecare PCA3 Syringe Pump

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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