Baxter Travenol Flo-Gard 6100
Baxter International · Model Travenol Flo-Gard 6100
Simple to operate. Simple to operate, inexpensive, with limited features, these heavy, unwieldy pumps (known as "boat anchors" by technicians) are popular with veterinary clinics because they are difficult for animals to overturn. They can also be used for human infusion; use standard Baxter tubing. Heavy internal transformer sometimes bends out of line, causing "Motor Defect" alarms. [b][i]Baxter has ended service on this product. Please see one of the available 3rd party companies for service and/or sales.[/i][/b]
Key tips
- ·Free-flow protection must be verified on every PM - a failed anti-free-flow clamp is a direct overdose risk.
- ·Test occlusion alarms in both directions - failing to alarm when it should is more dangerous than a false alarm.
- ·Battery run-time complaints are the most common real-world nuisance call - a full charge/discharge cycle test catches most of them.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Occlusion / downstream blockage
HighSymptoms: Occlusion alarm, no flow, upstream pressure high.
Root cause: Kinked set, clamped line, patient vein issue.
Air-in-line detection
MediumSymptoms: Air-in-line alarm, infusion paused.
Root cause: Air in set, improperly primed tubing.
Free-flow (failure of anti-free-flow)
HighSymptoms: Uncontrolled flow when door open.
Root cause: Worn roller or failed free-flow valve.
Motor / drive failure
MediumSymptoms: Stalled infusion, inaccurate rate.
Root cause: Peristaltic motor or encoder wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Air detector / ultrasonic sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Door microswitch
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Occlusion sensor assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
IV administration set
Consumable; per patient.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air detector / ultrasonic sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Door microswitch | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Occlusion sensor assembly | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| IV administration set Consumable; per patient. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Occlusion pressure and flow-rate accuracy verification
- ·Battery conditioning cycle
- ·Door latch and air-in-line sensor inspection
- ·Post-drop functional check before return to service
- ·Annual PM per manufacturer schedule
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Occlusion / downstream blockage
- Confirm the presentation - typically occlusion alarm, no flow, upstream pressure high - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: kinked set, clamped line, patient vein issue.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the iV administration set per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Air-in-line detection
- Confirm the presentation - typically air-in-line alarm, infusion paused - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: air in set, improperly primed tubing.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the peristaltic roller / pump mechanism per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Volume to be Infused
- 1 to 9999 ml
- Flow Accuracy
- 6 %
- Infusion Pump Type
- General-Purpose
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Patient care floors
- ICU
- OR
- Oncology / infusion centers
- Home health (portable pumps)
Documents & Manuals
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
IV sets may leak.
- RECALL
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for one lot of Continu-Flo solution sets listed below due to customer reports of tubing separation.
- RECALL
Specific lots of Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spike have the potential for inverted side clamps causing the tubing to be unusable.
- RECALL
The Surgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures distributed for Flo-Rester Disposable Internal Vessel Occluder, Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt, and Vascular Probe Intravascular Probe contain inaccurate content that does not align with the products Instructions for Use (IFU).
- RECALL
Cardiovascular Surgery marketing brochure (US-AS46-220001) that was distributed for the products listed below contains inaccurate content that does not align with some of the products Instructions for Use (IFU) or Prescribing Information (PI).
- RECALL
There is a potential for foreign matter.
- RECALL
There is a discrepancy in the expiry date encoded into the 2D barcode. The correct expiration date is the human-readable date
- RECALL
Continu-Flo sets with male Luer bodies at the lower end of, and within, the ISO specification for outer diameter require a higher than expected connection force to fully inset and securely tighten the Luer to the ONE-LINK connector.
- RECALL
During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection.
- RECALL
The Flo-Gard infusion Pump was released to the customer with OOS values for the Air Sensor Calibrations with the Air in Tubing test.
- RECALL
Pumps submitted for service may not have been properly serviced before being returned to the customer.
- RECALL
Falsified Repair/Test and Inspection records: Pumps submitted for repair or service may not have been properly repaired or serviced before being returned to the customer.
- RECALL
There is the potential for non-detection of, and no alarm for, upstream occlusion for Flo-Gard Volumetric Infusion Pumps, if an occlusion occurs above a flexible chamber such as a drip chamber, Buretrol or blood filter.
- RECALL
The mounting screws of the pole clamp may come loose, allowing the pole clamp assembly to detach from the rear pump housing, if they are not maintained on at least an annual basis.
- RECALL
There is an unsecure connection between the male Luer and the stopcock on the I.V. extension set.
- RECALL
There are possible pinholes or perforations in the set tubing, caused by damage that occurred during the packaging process.
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