CareFusion Alaris PC 8015
CareFusion · Model Alaris PC 8015
Core of the Alaris System Refurbished Carefusion Alaris Medley Module PCU 8015 Point-of-Care Unit is the core of the Alaris System, which provides a common user interface for programming the infusion and monitoring modules, helping to reduce complexity at the point of care. This central "brain" allows other modules to be connected including LVP (Infusion Set), SPO2, NIBP, ETCO2, Syringe and PCA.
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
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.
Failure / error message stops delivery
HighSymptoms: The pump alarms and displays an error message / code and stops.
Root cause: A subsystem fault indexed in the service manual - motor / drive, a sensor, set-detection, or a board.
Occlusion alarm / pressure fault
MediumSymptoms: Repeated occlusion alarms, delivery stops, or an occlusion is missed.
Root cause: Kinked or clamped line, a closed roller clamp, a positional patient tube, pressure-sensor drift, or an improperly loaded set.
Air-in-line alarm
MediumSymptoms: Frequent air-in-line alarms, delivery stops.
Root cause: Air in the set, an improperly loaded set, or an ultrasonic air-detector fault.
Flow-rate accuracy drift
MediumSymptoms: Delivered volume outside tolerance on the annual test, especially at low rates.
Root cause: Worn pumping mechanism / plunger drive.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, low-battery early after a full charge.
Root cause: Aged battery pack.
Door / plunger / sensor mechanical wear
LowSymptoms: Set will not load, door will not latch, plunger grip poor.
Root cause: Worn door latch, plunger jaws, or anti-free-flow mechanism.
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.
Battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Pumping mechanism / rotor / plunger drive
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Pressure / air-detector sensor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Door / latch / anti-free-flow assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Drive motor / gearbox
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Pumping mechanism / rotor / plunger drive | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Pressure / air-detector sensor assembly | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Door / latch / anti-free-flow assembly | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Drive motor / gearbox | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
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
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
100.1010Logic Board Error detected during CPU test.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1070Logic Board Hardware watchdog test failure.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1080Logic Board Data written to I/O-protected RAM not verifying correctly.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1090Logic Board Error detected during DRAM test. First parameter contains error address.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1100Logic Board Error detected during SRAM test. First parameter contains error address.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1110Logic Board Flash file device containing application failed CRC test. First parameter contains CRC calculated by test routine, and second parameter contains CRC contained in device.
Replace Logic Board.
100.1120Logic Board Boot flash device containing boot code failed CRC test. First parameter contains CRC calculated by test routine, a
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: Alarm with an error message / code, delivery stopped
- Note the exact error message or code from the display.
- Look it up in the pump's technical service manual troubleshooting section.
- Run the biomed diagnostics / service utilities to exercise the named subsystem (motor / drive, a sensor, set-detection, a board).
- Follow the manual's parts-replacement procedure for that fault.
- Run the full scheduled-maintenance test set, including a flow-accuracy check, after any repair.
Symptom: Occlusion alarm / pressure fault (or a missed occlusion)
- Check the line for kinks, closed clamps and a closed roller clamp; check the patient site and cannula.
- Reload the administration set correctly, clearing all air.
- Confirm the set is an approved type for this pump.
- Run the pressure-sensor / force-sensor test in the service menu.
- Replace the set; refer the pump if the pressure sensor or pumping mechanism is indicated.
Symptom: Air-in-line alarm / free-flow or feed not delivering
- Prime the set fully and reload it; tap out micro-bubbles at the drip chamber.
- Confirm the set seats correctly against the air-in-line detector / rotor.
- Clean the ultrasonic air-detector window.
- Run the air-detector (or rotor / cassette) test in diagnostics.
- Replace a worn pumping mechanism / anti-free-flow assembly if flow accuracy or detection is out.
Symptom: Battery will not hold charge / short run time
- Fully charge, then run a battery run-down / capacity test in the service menu.
- Check the charging circuit and contacts.
- Replace the battery pack when capacity is below the service limit.
- Recalibrate the battery gauge if the pump supports it.
- Confirm run time meets spec after replacement.
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
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Due to affected devices that may have bent female IUI connector and may not be operable and potentially cause delays in the start of the infusion or monitoring.
- RECALL
Alaris PCA Module 8120, Patient Controlled Analgesia infusion pump: compatible syringes labeling contains syringes that have not been validated.
- RECALL
Infusion pump PCs with specific software/network cards/IP addresses can have network/wireless connection failure. Could cause inability to receive new datasets and inability to transfer retrospective analytics data to connected systems. Users with interfaces to electronic medication record or admin discharge transfer, may be unable to receive/send data; infusions may need to be manually programmed
- RECALL
The pump module keypad may exhibit keys that are unresponsive or stuck as a result of fluid ingress potentially resulting in a delay to the start of infusion, interruption of infusion, or inability to titrate medication. For high-risk patient populations who are receiving life-sustaining infusions, delays in an infusion or interruption can cause serious injury or death.
- RECALL
1)Error 255-XX-XXX results in inability to edit settings 2)Delay options programming may result in no KVO rate/therapy interruption 3)Software errors results in no low battery alarm/infusion stopping 4)Medium priority KVO/End of Infusion alarms may result in unrecognized infusion completion 5)Custom concentration data entry errors results in concentrations being lower/higher than medication orders
- RECALL
BD initiated the recall of Alaris PC unit model 8015 after the firm identified five scenarios which can result in the occurrence of Systems Error Code 255-16-275 and can potentially result in interrupted infusions.
- RECALL
Reports where the Low Battery alarm and/or the Very Low Battery alarm are not being triggered before the battery is discharged and all infusion channels are stopped.
- RECALL
A patient weight can be populated incorrectly under certain conditions when using the RESTORE feature to restore infusions running on the Alaris LVP module model 8100 and the Alaris Syringe module model 8110.
- RECALL
The Alaris PC units model 8015 may display a system error code 133.6080 due to failure with the super capacitor (C245) at power up on the Alaris PC unit logic boards.
- RECALL
An issue with the cancel functionality used during atypical infusion programming to cancel user inputted values. An infusion may start that is greater than or less than the hospital established limits for the specific medication.
- RECALL
CareFusion is recalling the Alaris PC unit because of an error code. The error code may occur upon power on during the "Power-On Self Test" due to a keypad issue.
- RECALL
CareFusion is recalling the Alaris PC units model 8015 (PC unit), version 9.12, because it is operating at an incorrect voltage and it could potentially experience a loss of communication between the PC Unit main Processor and Keyboard Processor.
- RECALL
The recall was initiated because Carefusion has received reports of a communication error on the Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12 when the Alaris EtCO2 module or Alaris SpO2 module is attached.
- RECALL
The recall was initiated because Carefusion has identified potential risk associated with bolus programming with the Alaris PC unit (model 8015) software version 9.12. Automating infusion pump parameter input from either the electronic medical record (EMR) or the Alaris Auto-ID module for a continuous infusion with a bolus dose option may result in a loss of information from the Guardrails Data s
- RECALL
The recall was initiated because the Alaris PC unit model 8015 has a component on the PC unit power supply board that is causing an error code(120.4630) "System Error" or "Missing Battery Error" at start up. The error code is accompanied by both an audible alarm and visual error messages on the PC unit screen.
- RECALL
The recall was initiated because Carefusion has identified a potential risk with a PLD component on the Alaris PC unit model 8015 power supply board. The PLD component used in production between June 21, 2011 and August 15, 2011 has a higher standby current resulting in the battery depleting prematurely.
- RECALL
Under certain wireless network conditions a communication error can occur, which freezes the PC Unit screen, which may result in a delay of therapy. A delay of therapy may result in serious injury and/or death. CareFusion identified this potential risk associated with the Alaris PC unit model 8015 only (PC Unit) manufactured between December-2008 and September-2009.
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