Hospira LifeCare PCA 3 Syringe

The Hospira Lifecare PCA 3 represents an advanced infusion pump with PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) capabilities, designed for pole mounting. This innovative device empowers patients to self-administer analgesia within programmed parameters. The PCA 3 is equipped with Hospira MedNet Software, offering customizable drug libraries, an integral barcode reader for identifying prefilled and custom-filled vials, and multiple medication rule sets for up to 18 clinical care areas. Its user-friendly design is informed by human factors research, ensuring efficient and accurate operation.

Key Features:
1. Wireless connectivity for real-time infusion monitoring, supporting the verification of the “5 rights.”
2. Intuitive confirmation screens and stored protocols displayed on easy-to-understand programming screens.
3. Built-in barcode reader for medication confirmation and concentration verification.
4. Bar-coded, prefilled medication vials with colored labels for error reduction and adherence to hospital medication rules.
5. Clear numeric keypad for direct numerical input.

Specifications:
– Dimensions: Height 13 in, Width 8 in, Depth 6 in, Weight 10 lbs (with battery).
– Electrical:
– Power Requirements: 105 – 130 Volts, 57 – 63 Hz, <50 W.
– Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord, 10 ft long, with transparent plug and retainer plate.
– Fuses: 1.0 A, 350 V, Slow Blowing.
– Battery: Sealed lead-acid, rechargeable 8 V battery with at least 4 hours of continuous operation.
– Recharge: 80% capacity in 16 hours after discharge to the LOW BATTERY limit.
– Self-Discharge: Retains 50% charge for at least one month.
– Environment:
– Maximum Infusion Pressure: 45 psi.
– Occlusion Alarm Pressure: 15 to 45 psig.
– Occlusion Bolus Volume: 2 mL for a fully primed set (max).
– Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C, 10% to 90% relative humidity.
– Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, 10% to 90% relative humidity.
– Atmospheric Pressure: 0 to 10,000 feet or equivalent pressure.
– Modes:
– PCA Only: Approximately 1 mL in 35 seconds.
– Continuous Only: Variable concentration from 0.1 to 20 times (mg/hr or mcg/hr).
– PCA + Continuous: Variable concentration from 0.1 to 20 times (mg/hr or mcg/hr).
– Lockout Interval Range: 5 to 120 minutes in one-minute increments.