Introduction; Intended Use; Safety Information; General Safety - Nutricia flocare Infinity III Mode D'emploi

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INTRODUCTION

The Flocare® Infinity™ III pump is a rotary peristaltic enteral feeding pump. The pump provides a variety of options
that allow for customisation for each patient and a flexible approach to enteral feeding therapy.
The Flocare Infinity III pump provides better care while maintaining the accurate and safe performance you would
expect. The Flocare Infinity III pump can provide individual tailored therapies for nutrition delivery.
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INTENDED USE

The Flocare Infinity III is intended to be used to administer enteral nutrition or hydration fluids in a safe, controlled
and intuitive manner into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient.
The pump will operate in a clinical environment or home care setting and can be used by trained care givers and
patients for bedside as well as for mobile use.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

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GENERAL SAFETY

Read the entire instructions for use before using the Flocare Infinity III enteral feeding pump.
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The user should be trained in the operation of the Flocare Infinity III and its accessories.
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It is recommended to follow the on-line training tool or get trained by an experienced and qualified trainer
The Flocare Infinity III enteral feeding pump should only be used in combination with the appropriate Flocare®
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Infinity™ giving sets. The use of non-Flocare Infinity giving sets will generate unforeseen hazards and will not
provide the same functionality and safety. Consult your local Nutricia sales representative for information on
available Flocare Infinity giving sets.
Replace the Flocare Infinity giving set every 24 hours to maintain delivery accuracy, functionality, allow proper
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system performance and prevent potential retrograde growth of bacteria. Do not program volume and rate
combinations which exceed a 24-hour feed regimen.
Enteral pump fed patients should be regularly monitored and supervised. Specific patient groups require
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consistent and controlled administration of enteral nutrition as well as simultaneous application of medication
(e.g. insulin administration). In these cases, regular and frequent checks, as determined by the attending
healthcare professional, should be carried out to ensure correct administration of nutrition throughout the
therapy period.
Strangulation hazard: avoid leaving AC power plug cord and Flocare Infinity giving set tubing where infants or
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young children can become caught around the neck.
Choking hazard: caution should be taken as the Flocare Infinity giving sets contains loose parts which may be
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dangerous for young children.
Using the Flocare Infinity III pump's VOLUME function is recommended to program as good practice.
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The Flocare Infinity III can be used for adult and paediatric patients, it is the responsibility of the healthcare
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giver to verify that the patient can tolerate the programmed volume and flow rate.
Do not use the pump in strong magnetic fields. e.g. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) environments.
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WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRA INDICATIONS

General warnings / getting started
Only use the Flocare Infinity III enteral feeding pump for delivery of enteral feeding solutions or hydration fluids.
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Do not use for intravenous administration.
A leaking enteral feeding system might compromise the pumps ability to detect an occlusion. Ensure the enteral
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feeding system is installed and connected properly. During a feeding therapy, ensure there is no leakage
observed within the system.
In case of any leakage, tighten the connectors and closure caps and verify whether leakage stopped. In case the
leakage still occurs, the Flocare Infinity giving set should be replaced.
• If the pump has been stored for any period of time, it should be plugged into the mains to recharge the battery
before commencing enteral feeding. The battery will be completely charged after approximately 6 hours.
• Use only approved cleaning agents, using non-approved cleaning agents might harm the pump.
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