MedRad Avanta
MedRad · Model Avanta
Ease-of-use On-screen tutorial for simplified setu Single-patient and multi-patient disposables (up to five patients Pedestal or table mounting with independent mounting of display and injection uni Easy-to-read, color touchscreen\ Safety Precise control of coronary injection, especially with small catheters Accurate injection pressure control with user-adjustable pressure limits Redundant air management system with level sensing and gross air detection Reduced radiation exposure for operator Precision Distinct bolus sharpness feature Exact variable and fixed-flow delivery Increased accuracy and responsiveness with hand controller (when compared to hand injection) Automatic transition from injection to hemodynamic state.
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.
Will not prime / inject / pressure fault
HighSymptoms: Injector will not advance the plunger, stalls, pressure-limit or motor-fault alarm.
Root cause: Drive-motor / lead-screw wear, a syringe-interface / plunger-ram fault, or a pressure-transducer fault.
Air-detection / air-column fault
MediumSymptoms: Air-detector alarms with no air, or fails to detect air, will not arm.
Root cause: Air-detector sensor or a dirty / damaged sensor window.
Head / control-room communication fault
MediumSymptoms: The console loses the injector head, hand-controller unresponsive, arm / pause not working.
Root cause: Head-to-console cable / wireless link or a board fault.
Heater / warmer fault
LowSymptoms: Contrast not warmed, warmer alarm.
Root cause: Syringe / bath heater or its sensor.
Battery / power fault (mobile heads)
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, will not hold charge.
Root cause: Aged battery pack.
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.
Drive motor / lead-screw assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Plunger ram / syringe-interface assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Pressure transducer
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Air-detector sensor
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Battery pack (mobile heads)
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive motor / lead-screw assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Plunger ram / syringe-interface assembly | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Pressure transducer | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Air-detector sensor | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Battery pack (mobile heads) | Periodic replacement | $$ | 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: Will not prime / inject / pressure or motor fault
- Load a fresh syringe and confirm it seats and the ram engages.
- Run the prime / test-inject and note any pressure or motor alarm.
- Inspect the plunger ram and lead-screw for wear.
- Check the pressure-limit setting for the catheter / protocol.
- Replace the drive / ram assembly as isolated and re-verify flow / pressure.
Symptom: Air-detector alarms with no air / fails to detect / will not arm
- Clean the air-detector sensor window and reseat the tubing.
- Confirm the air column is fully purged.
- Check the air-detector sensor.
- Replace the sensor if it mis-detects.
- Confirm the arming sequence completes.
Symptom: Head / control-room communication fault / hand-controller dead
- Reseat or swap the head-to-console cable.
- Reboot the console and head.
- Check the wireless pairing where applicable.
- Replace the cable or the communication board as isolated.
- Confirm arm / pause / inject from the hand controller.
Technical Specs
- Injector Syringe Configuration
- Single
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The seal between the white polyethylene and the clear plastic may be missing on the Hand Controller Sheath package, resulting in a potential breach of the sterility of this accessory.
- RECALL
Event was initially intended to be a product enhancement of the MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System. Upgrades were initiated in October, 2007. Observance of a possible increase in complaints and adverse event reporting resulted in the firm issuing "Important Product Use Reminder" to remind users of proper procedures for using the system and the need for diligence in reducing air embo
- RECALL
The product may be defective resulting in a reduction of the saline delivery rate and inadequate air purging.
- RECALL
Sterility (package integrity) compromised: Incomplete package seal; sterility may be compromised
- RECALL
stress crack on the stopcock
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