PLC RenalGuard
PLC · Model RenalGuard
RenalGuard System is comprised of a Console and a RenalGuard Single Use Set for infusion and urine collection. RenalGuard System™ is comprised of a Console and a RenalGuard Single Use Set for infusion and urine collection. The Single Use Set contains a urine collection set which connects to a patient's Foley catheter and an infusion set which connects to a standard IV catheter. The Console measures the volume of urine in the collection set and infuses an equal volume of hydration fluid to match the patient's urine output. The Console relies on proprietary, patented software and electronic weight measurements to control the rate at which fluid is infused and to monitor urine volume. The Console is mounted on a standard IV pole and is equipped with an internal battery that allows operation while the patient is being transported within a hospital. In addition to urine volume replacement, a user can set RenalGuard System to achieve a net fluid gain over and above matched hydration. RenalGuard System also allows infusion of a bolus of fluid at the user's request.
Key tips
- ·Conductivity and water-quality checks are non-negotiable before every shift - dialysate chemistry errors are a direct patient-harm mechanism.
- ·Confirm disinfection cycle completion, never assume it, after every use.
- ·Treat a blood-leak detector fault as real until proven otherwise - never silence and continue.
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.
Blood leak detector false/real
HighSymptoms: Blood leak alarm, treatment stop.
Root cause: Optical cell dirty or true leak.
Conductivity / dialysate fault
HighSymptoms: Conductivity out of range, dialysate alarm.
Root cause: Mixing valve or sensor fault.
Blood pump occlusion / wear
MediumSymptoms: Flow error, roller wear alarm.
Root cause: Pump segment fatigue.
Ultrafiltration error
MediumSymptoms: UF inaccuracy, weight alarm.
Root cause: Balance system / scale fault.
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.
Blood pump roller
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Heparin pump syringe drive
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Blood tubing set / roller segment
Per-treatment consumable.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Dialyzer (filter)
Single-use.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pump roller | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Heparin pump syringe drive | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Blood tubing set / roller segment Per-treatment consumable. | Consumable | $$ | Easy |
| Dialyzer (filter) Single-use. | Consumable | $$ | 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.
- ·Disinfection cycle verification
- ·Conductivity and water-quality check
- ·Blood-leak detector test
- ·Scheduled tubing / filter replacement
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Blood leak detector false/real
- Confirm the presentation - typically blood leak alarm, treatment stop - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: optical cell dirty or true leak.
- 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 blood tubing set / roller segment 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: Conductivity / dialysate fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically conductivity out of range, dialysate alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: mixing valve or sensor fault.
- 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 dialyzer (filter) 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.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Dialysis unit / clinic
- ICU (acute dialysis)
- Home hemodialysis
Documents & Manuals
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