CareFusion Micro Medical MicroLab
CareFusion · Model Micro Medical MicroLab
High definition colour touch-screen. Simple screen icon interface using stylus or optional MicroMouse. Fast on-screen textual entry enabling comments and report writing. Fast, quiet printer with easy load paper mechanism. Fully customisable printout format. Direct connection to external Hewlett Packard printers. Click here to view a list of compatible printers. Unique contextual Help Screens (language selectable) with dedicated Help Button. 41 inspiratory and expiratory indices measurable. On-screen graphical child incentive device. Large 2000 patient test memory. Internationally recognised on-screen test quality assurance prompts (e.g. slow start, abrupt end etc.) ensuring quality test results. Unique todays testing feature - creating a list of patients tested or to be tested. Numerous predicted values and languages selectable. Lung Age assessment and textual result interpretation by ATS (9), BTS-NICE (10) or Enright (11). Body Mass Index and Dyspnoea Score. Bronchodilator and/or Steroid assessment. Complete with all accessories in a sturdy carrying case.
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.
Flow / volume accuracy check fails
HighSymptoms: 3-litre syringe calibration verification outside tolerance, questionable FEV1/FVC.
Root cause: Physically damaged or contaminated volume transducer, or debris / moisture in the flow path.
Will not power on / short battery life
MediumSymptoms: Dead unit or frequent low-battery.
Root cause: Depleted battery or a battery-contact fault.
Transducer contamination / cross-infection risk
MediumSymptoms: Drifting results, visible soiling in the flow head.
Root cause: Reusable transducer needs cleaning, or a disposable mouthpiece reused.
Built-in printer fault
LowSymptoms: No printout, faint print, paper jam.
Root cause: Worn print head or paper handling.
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.
Reusable volume transducer
Calibration is stable unless the transducer is physically damaged.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Disposable mouthpieces / bacterial filters
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Battery
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Printer paper / print head
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable volume transducer Calibration is stable unless the transducer is physically damaged. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Disposable mouthpieces / bacterial filters | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Battery | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Printer paper / print head | 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: Calibration verification fails
- Fit a clean transducer and a fresh mouthpiece and dry the flow path.
- Set up an FVC manoeuvre and inject the 3-litre syringe volume evenly with the minimum of adaptors.
- Repeat at varied speeds.
- If it still fails, the transducer is likely damaged - replace it.
- Re-verify and record the check.
Symptom: Will not power on
- Fit fresh batteries and check the contacts for corrosion.
- Confirm the unit powers up and the display check is complete.
- Check the charger if rechargeable.
- Replace the battery pack.
- Run a calibration check before use.