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Hello

I need to get a new Infusion Pump Tester, but which one would you recommended?

Hervé

They all seem to have problems and as we use Alaris pumps we follow their test procedure and use mechanical guages to measure the plunger displacement and force.

We've used the Ultramedic analyser in the past with the intention of saving time - but in fact we found that we were spending a lot of time chasing false failures caused by air bubbles, sticking syringes, eroneous readings etc.

The old fashioned way seems to be the best - even if that means purchasing an electronic stopwatch to alarm when you need to measure the fluid in the burrette !

I find the metron lagu very good but do your own research to make sure it is suitable for you.

http://www.metron-biomed.com/products.php?m_name=lagu&lang=Eng

Denis.

Hi guys,
I've tried a few testers too including the IDA and SPC-1 - which one are you refering to Roy?
I have to say the IDA has never caused me any problems as long as you prime it right using the old pre-in-line syringe method - the SPC-1 is pretty good but can be complicated in my opinion and has a habit of giving odd readings with some worm driven infusion pumps.
Indeed sometimes its always better to go back to basics and use raw tools but give the IDA1/2 a try. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Andrew

We use the IDA 4+, but only for volumetric pumps. With correct use you should have no problems. For syringe drivers I have previously used Ultramedics syringe driver tester Ultramedic
In both cases these devices are for checking & verification. For calibration & setup you need to follow the manufacturers recommendations.

i am using metron lagu in our hospital. Do not like its noise very much. And limited function and data can be achieved.

I used IDA4 plus in another hospital. The Hydrograph Graphics Software is very good for testing pumps' stabilization.

Could someone please guide me from where i can download the same software??

I think you will find that people are talking about hardware for testing - or do you mean software for a perticular tester?

RoJo sir,
I am aware of that the discussion is regarding the hardware available to test Infusion Devices...
I have 2 IDA 4+ devices with me... but with out the software the efficacy of the unit is rather low...

The Hydrograph IDA4 + copyrighted software is available from your Fluke Biomedical service agent, it is not freeware, or freely available in the public domain.

The IDA4 + works fine without Hydrograph, I would dispute your assertion that "with out the software the efficacy of the unit is rather low"

Some things are free, and some things you have to pay for, (that's just the way it is).