Menfis BioMedica Pico Smart
Menfis BioMedica · Model Pico Smart
PICO® SMART is based on an advanced acquisition board called ACQ3000 that offers new advanced capabilities. PICO® SMART can either be based on one trolley (all-in-one system) or upon 2 units connected by an Ethernet cable or through a wireless device (option) The pressure channels are compatible both with external transducer for water perfused catheters and solid-state catheters like those manufactured by Unisensor, Gaeltec, Millar and others. The easy accessibility to the channels allows the operator to change the kind of transducers according to the need of the study The uroflowmeter is connected to the acquisition board by means of either a cable 8 m long or a wireless module so that it can be put in a private place to make the patient more comfortable.
Key tips
- ·Never defeat or bypass a return-electrode monitoring (REM) alarm to finish a case - it's a direct burn risk.
- ·Verify OR table battery backup - a table that loses power mid-procedure is a real, documented incident type.
- ·Track surgical light lamp-hours rather than waiting for failure - a sudden failure mid-case is avoidable.
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.
Pressure-channel drift / calibration fault
HighSymptoms: Pves / Pabd / Pdet baselines drift, will not zero, subtracted Pdet implausible, calibration fails.
Root cause: Pressure-transducer fault, a leaking / air-bubbled line, or a transducer-dome / stopcock fault.
Uroflow transducer fault
MediumSymptoms: Flow trace flat, noisy, or implausible, will not calibrate to a known volume.
Root cause: Worn weight-transducer / rotating-disc flowmeter, or debris.
Pump / infusion fault
MediumSymptoms: Fill rate inaccurate, pump will not run, infused-volume error.
Root cause: Peristaltic-pump wear or a control fault.
EMG / catheter-input fault
MediumSymptoms: EMG channel noisy or dead, catheter transducer not recognised.
Root cause: EMG lead set, or the amplifier / input board.
Amplifier-to-PC / software fault
LowSymptoms: Trace drops, amplifier not detected, study will not save or export.
Root cause: USB / link, driver, or the PC / software.
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.
Pressure transducers / domes & tubing
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Uroflow transducer
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Peristaltic infusion pump / tubing
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
EMG lead set
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Amplifier / input board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure transducers / domes & tubing | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Uroflow transducer | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Peristaltic infusion pump / tubing | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| EMG lead set | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Amplifier / input board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
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.
- ·Pre-case functional check
- ·Electrosurgical return-electrode cable inspection
- ·Table hydraulic / mechanical inspection
- ·Annual electrical safety test and full PM
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: Pressure drift or subtraction implausible
- Zero all transducers to atmosphere at the reference level.
- Flush the lines and remove all air bubbles; check the stopcocks and domes.
- Do the cough test - Pves and Pabd spikes should match.
- Calibrate the pressure channels against a water column.
- Replace a transducer that will not hold calibration.
Symptom: Uroflow trace wrong
- Calibrate the flowmeter with a known poured volume / weight.
- Clean any splashing / debris from the transducer or funnel.
- Confirm the funnel and collection beaker are correctly set up.
- Replace the flow transducer if it will not calibrate.
- Re-verify with a known volume.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure rooms
- Interventional suites
Documents & Manuals
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