Pulsion Medical Systems PiCCO plus
Pulsion Medical Systems · Model PiCCO plus
Less invasive haemodynamic monitoring. Cardiac output. Volumetric preload. Contractility. Afterload. Volume responsiveness. Bedside pulmonary oedema assessment.
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 power on or unexpected shutdown
HighSymptoms: The patient monitoring is dead, reboots, or shuts down mid-use.
Root cause: Mains lead / fuse, an aged battery, or a power-supply board fault.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time on battery; low-battery alarm soon after a full charge.
Root cause: Aged rechargeable battery pack or a charger fault.
Display / control-panel fault
MediumSymptoms: Blank, dim or distorted display; unresponsive keys or touchscreen.
Root cause: Display, backlight, or control-board fault.
Fails self-test or calibration
MediumSymptoms: Power-on self-test or the scheduled performance check fails or is out of tolerance.
Root cause: Sensor drift or an internal board fault; recalibration or repair needed.
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.
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Power supply / mains board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Display / control-panel assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Cooling fan
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Power supply / mains board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Display / control-panel assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Cooling fan | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
0N/A
N/A
1Erratic injection
Repeat injection. – Perform rapid and smooth injection.
2Injectate temperature sensor error
– Check connections of the injectate temperature sensor cable. If necessary change the cable. – Change injectate temperature sensor housing.
3Slow injection >10 sec
– Repeat injection. – Perform rapid and smooth injection.
4Blood temperature fluctuations
– Slow injection (e.g. 2 ml/5s) – Stabilize patient temperature (stop infusions). – Repeat injection. – Perform rapid and smooth injection.
5Patient rewarming (more than 0.05C/min, 3ºC/h)
– Arterial thermodilution cable loose or defective – Stabilize patient temperature. – Change arterial catheter.
6MTt (mean transit time) calculation error
– Erratic injection – Repeat injection. – Perform rapid and smooth injection.
7Time-out (Thermodilution curve longer than 90 sec)
– Thermistor of arterial catheter defective – Injection outside of CVC – High thermal volume – Unlikely low CO – Change arterial catheter. – Check stopcocks and make sure that injectate is injected in CV-line. – Try to increase CO.
8Injectate temperature too high
– Use iced injectate.
9No valid pressure curve
– Pressure line not properly connected or broken – Check the pressure line and transducer for air bubbles. – Check all connections from the catheter to the PiCCO plus.
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 power on
- Confirm the outlet, mains lead and fuse.
- Try on battery, then on mains only, to isolate the supply.
- Look for a power indicator or POST code.
- Replace the fuse / battery / power supply as isolated.
- Run the self-test after any repair.
Symptom: Fails self-test or calibration
- Note the exact failure message / code.
- Power-cycle and repeat the self-test.
- Verify against a reference / simulator where one applies.
- Recalibrate per the service manual.
- Refer the affected board for service if it will not hold calibration.
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
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- RECALL
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