Hospira Plum A+3
Hospira · Model Plum A+3
• Deliver infusions with confidence with the unique PlumSet™ technology • Automated second-line delivery - eliminates the need to raise and lower infusion containers, improving ease-of-use and efficiency • Concurrent delivery of 2 medications through a single patient line • Air-in-Line detection and elimination - air trap captures up to 2 mLs of air • Accumulated air can be removed by automated back-priming without disconnecting the patient line, reducing the risk of contamination • Deliver secondary infusions via IV container or syringe • Reliable performance, steady, consistent and proven • One integrated system works across the entire spectrum of clinical care • Single channel (2 concurrent medications) or triple channel (6 concurrent medications) models available
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.
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.
Door / carriage sensor fault
LowSymptoms: Set not recognized, door-open error.
Root cause: Dirty or failed door microswitch.
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.
IV administration set
Consumable; per patient.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Peristaltic roller / pump mechanism
Common R&R on high-mileage pumps.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Air detector / ultrasonic sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Door microswitch
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV administration set Consumable; per patient. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Peristaltic roller / pump mechanism Common R&R on high-mileage pumps. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Air detector / ultrasonic sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Door microswitch | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly 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
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
E300ADC failure Analog to digital converter failure Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E301Audio alarm failure Piezo is off but sensed on or Piezo is on but sensed off Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace piezo alarm (see Section 7.2.12.5) Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E302Backlight failure Backlight (CCFT tube) is not at the expected range Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace display assembly (see Section 7.2.12.3) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2) Table 6-2. Operational Alarm Messages and Corrective Actions Alarm Code Alarm Description Possible Cause Corrective Action
E320Battery charge current out of range Battery charge current is out of range after 8 hours Replace battery (see Section 7.2.4) Replace power supply PWA (see Section 7.2.12.1) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E321Battery not charging Battery charging timed out Complete battery discharge has occurred Charge battery for additional 8 hours Replace battery (see Section 7.2.4) Replace power supply PWA (see Section 7.2.12.1) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E322Battery current calibration value out of range Battery integrator calibration value is out of range
E323Battery trickle charge current out of range Battery trickle charge current is out of range
E324Supply overvoltage An overvoltage condition is detected in the charging circuit
E325Battery overvoltage An overvoltage condition is detected in the battery
E326Battery disconnected Battery disconnected while the infuser is on Check for loose battery connections Replace battery (see Section 7.2.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E327Brownout condition Brownout condition detected Replace power supply PWA (see Section 7.2.12.1) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E340Critical instruction failure Power-up CPU register test failed (no malfunction message displayed) Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E341Critical data memory failure Critical data memory failure Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2) Table 6-3. Error Codes Requiring Technical Service Error Code Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action
E342Display failure Defective display Replace display assembly (see Section 7.2.12.3) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E343Distal air sensor failure 1 With the cassette removed, the distal air sensor self test detects liquid Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E344Distal air sensor failure 2 With the cassette inserted, the distal air sensor self test detects sensor out of range
E345Distal pressure sensor failure failed while the infuser is off
E346Distal pressure sensor failure failed while the infuser is on
E347Hardware watchdog failure Hardware watchdog failure Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E378I/O valve phase loss Generic I/O valve failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E379L/S valve phase loss Generic L/S valve failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E380Plunger motor phase loss Generic plunger motor failure Table 6-3. Error Codes Requiring Technical Service Error Code Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action
E430Proximal air sensor failure test detects liquid with cassette removed Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E431Proximal air sensor failure detects liquid with cassette removed
E432Proximal pressure sensor failed while the infuser is off
E433Proximal pressure sensor failed while the infuser is on
E434RAM failure RAM failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace peripheral assembly (see Section 7.2.6) Reset time and date, if r
E435RTC failure Real-time clock failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E436ROM failure ROM checksum failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace peripheral assembly (see Section 7.2.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E437Software failure Generic software failure Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E438Stack out-of-range failure Stack out-of-range failure Table 6-3. Error Codes Requiring Technical Service Error Code Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action
E439Stuck key A key is sensed as pressed for over two minutes Replace keypad (see Section 7.2.12.2) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E440Power hold stuck Power hold signal stuck Power cannot be turned off
E443LCD failure LCD bias is out of range Replace display assembly (see Section 7.2.12.3) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E444CPU timebase inaccurate CPU timer 2 and RTC measured times disagree Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E445RTC memory failure Real-time clock memory is corrupt Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E446CPU timer failure CPU timer 1 and timer 2 measured times disagree Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E447Battery ADC reading failure 16 consecutive readings have been either all zero or the max value
E448SEEP write failure SEEP data write failed Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Replace CPU/driver cable (see Section 7.2.12.6) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2)
E449SEEP calibration data corrupted Calibration data block corrupted
E450MMIO port read/write failure I/O port read/write failure Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4) Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2) Table 6-3. Error Codes Requiring Technical Service Error Code Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action
E451Inaccurate delivery Over/under delivery detected Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Reset time and date, if required (see Section 1.9.2) If error codes recur, contact Hospira
E452Software failure Miscellaneous software failures
E453Two SEEP CRC errors NVRAM data block corrupted Replace mechanism assembly (see Section 7.2.12.6) Replace CPU PWA (see Section 7.2.12.4)
E454NVRAM over capacity Software trying to write into non-existent NVRAM space
E455Invalid device configuration Incorrect flash memory on peripheral PWA Turn power off, then on, to reset the infuser Replace peripheral assembly (see Section 7.2.6)
E456Invalid drug library A drug library install was started but not completed successfully Attempt to reinstall the drug library (see the system operating manual) Replace peripheral assembly (see Section 7.2.6)
E457Drug library corrupted CRC failure on drug library Reload the library (see the system operating manual)
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
- 0.1 to 99.9 ml
- Height
- 19 in
- Length
- 14 in
- Weight
- 28 lbs
- Infusion Pump Type
- General-Purpose
- Width
- 15 in
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)
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