Abbot Plum A+ Service Manual

Abbott Hospira Plum A+ Single Channel Volumetric Infusion Pump with Drug Library, Micro/Macro Delivery Rate Range (0.1 to 99.9 mL/hr in 0.1-mL increments or 1 to 999 mL/hr in 1-mL increments) and Battery Life of 6 hrs. 

Note: Infusion set not included.

(Software Version 13.41)

The Hospira Plum A+ is a Volumetric Infusion pump system that was designed to deliver a variety of infusion drugs. The Plum A+ is a cassette-based infusion system with two lines and one output line - allowing for multi-function infusions. Additionally, it features a fully automatic drug delivery, concurrent flow along with preferred dosing and delivery rates, variable occlusion pressure, and an optional bar code reader. 

The Hospira Infusion Pump can be used on a wide range of patient types from Neonatal, Pediatric, and adult, in a variety of hospital settings, intensive care, operating rooms, emergency, and recovery, among others. 

Security and confidence that the system is properly programmed comes from the clear, easy-to-read display that provides all of the dosing parameters on a single screen. Mandatory confirmation screens help clinicians to avoid medication errors. 

The pump offers clinicians flexibility with a variety of programming options to choose from, such as automated piggyback delivery, automated concurrent delivery, programmable standby settings, multistep delivery, loading dose automation, and programmable delayed starts.

The Plum A+ System Helps Ensure Safe and Accurate Infusions

• Deliver infusions with confidence with the unique PlumSet™ technology
• Automated second-line delivery — eliminates the need to raise and lower infusion containers, improving ease-of-use and efficiency
• Concurrent delivery of 2 medications through a single patient line
• Air-in-Line detection and elimination — air trap captures up to 2 mLs of air
• Accumulated air can be removed by automated back-priming without disconnecting the patient line, reducing the risk of contamination
• Deliver secondary infusions via IV container or syringe
• Reliable performance, steady, consistent and proven
• One integrated system works across the entire spectrum of clinical care
• Single channel (2 concurrent medications) or triple channel (6 concurrent medications) models available
• Choose from a variety of programming options:
• Automated piggyback and concurrent delivery
• Programmable standby settings
• Multistep delivery
• Loading dose automation
• Programmable delayed starts
• Closed system IV administration of hazardous medications
• The Plum A+ smart infusion pump and Hospira’s Clave™ closed system transfer devices work together to help provide protection for caregivers during preparation and delivery of hazardous medications.