Alaris Medley PCA Module 8120 Directions for Use

This document is a user manual for the Medley™ Medication Safety System PCA MODULE MODEL 8120 produced by ALARIS Medical Systems, Inc.


Alaris Medley PCA Module 8120 Directions for Use - cover page
Brand
Alaris
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
80
File format
PDF
File size
799 KB
Published
10 July, 2012
Updated
13 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
D9725123DD05B2F4D466B6318A1CDF6C

About this manual

The document serves as a comprehensive guide for the Alaris Medley PCA Module 8120, which is part of the Medley Medication Safety System. It details the system's intended use in adult, pediatric, and neonatal care for delivering medications or fluids via intravenous, subcutaneous, or epidural routes using standard disposable syringes.

The manual covers essential operational procedures including unpacking, attaching modules, preparing infusion sets, powering on the system, and programming various infusion modes such as PCA only, continuous infusion, and loading doses. It also explains how to configure dose request cords, manage alarms, view patient history, and perform maintenance tasks like cleaning and inspection.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Features and Definitions
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Controls and Indicators
  • Installation
  • Preparing Infusion
  • PCA Infusion Modes
  • Alarms, Errors, Messages
  • Maintenance
  • Service Information

Specifications

Intended Useadult, pediatric and neonatal care
Operating ModesPCA only, Continuous Infusion, PCA + Continuous Infusion, Loading Dose Only
Rate Accuracy±2% of full scale plunger travel
Shock Protection TypeType CF, Defibrillator Proof

Frequently asked questions

What syringes are compatible with the Medley PCA Module?

The module uses non-dedicated standard or pre-filled, single-use, disposable syringes with luer-lock connectors.

Can the system be used near MRI equipment?

No, the Medley System should not be used in close proximity of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

What is a Guardrails Clinical Advisory?

It is a visual message that appears when a designated drug is selected to remind the clinician of specific hospital standards.

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