Bard Criticore
Bard · Model Criticore
Continuous temperature display eliminates the need for other invasive temperature probes. Automated measurement provides for faster assessment of the patients condition. Reduces supply cost and improves clinician productivity. Reduces patient’s risk of infection through fewer invasive probes and by use of a closed system.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No or inaccurate temperature reading
HighSymptoms: "---" or implausible temperature, large offset vs a reference, no continuous trend.
Root cause: Failed or disconnected temperature-sensing Foley catheter, a damaged sensor cable, or a monitor input fault.
Urine-output measurement fault
MediumSymptoms: Output not accumulating, implausible volume, drainage not registering.
Root cause: Blocked or kinked drainage tubing, an air-lock, or a load-cell / optical sensor fault in the monitor.
Sensor cable / connector wear
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent temperature or output signal, connector loose.
Root cause: Repeated flexing and connect/disconnect at the patient cable.
Battery / power fault
LowSymptoms: Short battery run time, unit powers off, will not charge.
Root cause: Aged battery or charging-circuit fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Temperature-sensing Foley catheter
Single-patient consumable.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Reusable patient / sensor cable
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Urine-output measurement sensor / load cell
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Rechargeable battery
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature-sensing Foley catheter Single-patient consumable. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Reusable patient / sensor cable | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Urine-output measurement sensor / load cell | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Rechargeable battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Temperature reads --- or is clearly wrong
- Confirm the temperature-sensing catheter is connected and within date.
- Substitute a known-good patient cable.
- Check the connector pins for damage.
- Test with a temperature simulator at the monitor input if available.
- If the input fails with a good cable and catheter, refer the monitor for service.
Symptom: Urine output not registering
- Check the drainage tubing for kinks, clamps or an air-lock and clear it.
- Confirm the collection chamber is seated correctly on the sensor.
- Watch whether volume registers as fluid is added.
- Run the monitor's self-test / diagnostics for the output sensor.
- Replace the output sensor / load cell if it does not respond.