Medivance Arctic Sun
Medivance · Model Arctic Sun
Induction: Treatment can begin within minutes. Once the patented ArcticGel Pads and the patient temperature probe are in place the target temperature is set and the Arctic Sun does the rest. (Roll over chart above to view this phase.) Maintenance: Once the Arctic Sun senses that the body is approaching the target temperature, the water temperature in the pads begins to increase in order to maintain the target temperature for the prescribed period of time. (Roll over chart above to view this phase.) Re-warming: The re-warming rate can be programmed as degrees per hour or set to be accomplished over a pre-set duration. The Arctic Sun can rewarm a patient as slow as 0.1°C per hour. (Roll over chart above to view this phase.) Hydrogel-based ArcticGel Pads similar material to that used in wound dressings Non-invasive: does not pose additional patient risks of infection or DVT Pads can remain in place during MRI, CT Scan, and X-ray procedures - time and nursing labor are optimized No leaks: Through patented technology, water flows through the ArcticGel pads under negative pressure. Inadvertent punctures do not leak water into the critical care environment
Key tips
- ·Never skip temperature-accuracy verification to save time - it's the one check that directly prevents burns.
- ·Hose/blanket connector wear is the most common real fault and the easiest to miss on a quick visual check.
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.
Heater / element fault
MediumSymptoms: No heat, overheat alarm.
Root cause: Element or thermal fuse failure.
Temperature sensor drift
MediumSymptoms: Setpoint error, alarm.
Root cause: Sensor aging.
Fan / airflow failure
LowSymptoms: Uneven warming, hotspot.
Root cause: Blower 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.
Heating element / thermal fuse
Common R&R.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Blower fan
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Temperature probe
Consumable per patient.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating element / thermal fuse Common R&R. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Blower fan | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Temperature probe Consumable per patient. | Periodic replacement | $ | 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.
- ·Hose / blanket connector inspection
- ·Temperature-accuracy verification
- ·Annual electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Heater / element fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically no heat, overheat alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: element or thermal fuse failure.
- 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 heating element / thermal fuse 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: Fan / airflow failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically uneven warming, hotspot - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: blower wear.
- 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 blower fan 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
- Height
- 30 to 39.5 inches
- Length
- 22 in
- Weight
- 105 lbs
- Width
- 12.5 in
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating Room
- PACU
- Emergency Department
- Labor & Delivery
- NICU
Documents & Manuals
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