MEDTRUM TECHNOLOGIES Inc. FM008 User Manual
4 Safety System and Alarms
4.1 Safety System
Your A7 TouchCare® System automatically performs a series of safety checks.
The PDM sounds an alert or alarm and displays an on-screen message to let
you know of an abnormal condition.
The PDM sounds an alert or alarm and displays an on-screen message to let
you know of an abnormal condition.
If you have more than one notification, you need to clear the first notification
to see the next one.
to see the next one.
All of your alarm settings and alarm history are stored in the PDM if the battery
is removed and will be restored once a new battery is installed. However, only
the remaining alarm/alert conditions will be recorded after the new battery is
installed.
is removed and will be restored once a new battery is installed. However, only
the remaining alarm/alert conditions will be recorded after the new battery is
installed.
Note:
Do NOT set alarm (time point, limit value etc.) beyond the thresholds or
in a way that makes the alarm system useless. Talk with your healthcare
provider to see which settings are best for you.
provider to see which settings are best for you.
Note:
Your PDM consumes battery power when notifying you of alerts, alarms,
and reminders. If you do not acknowledge a notification, the PDM battery
power drops fast as the notifications repeat and progress. This will result in
reduced battery life and the CHARGE PDM NOW Alarm screen will appear
sooner than expected.
power drops fast as the notifications repeat and progress. This will result in
reduced battery life and the CHARGE PDM NOW Alarm screen will appear
sooner than expected.
4.2 Safety Checks
A single fault condition will cause the pump to suspend insulin delivery.