Operations Manual

The Sigma 8000 is a powerful and versatile programmable pump that offers a range of features beyond those of the Sigma 6000. It can be field-calibrated for any of the three manufacturer's tubings, allowing for greater flexibility and accuracy. Additionally, it offers profile TPN infusion programming, allowing users to enter time and total volume to be delivered. The pump can also be run with the same set for up to 72 hours, providing a longer period of accuracy without the need to change tubing. With its advanced features and accuracy, the Sigma 8000 is an ideal choice for medical professionals.

The Sigma pump's integral free-flow protection system prevents the set from being withdrawn without closing the line clamps, and its advanced sensor system reduces the number of nuisance air-in-line and occlusion alarms. In addition, the pump can be upgraded with options such as PCA and bolus-dosing operation, acceptance of syringe applications, time/volume primary and secondary delivery, and calibration to accept tubing from other manufacturers, such as Medical Specialties Medstream products. This ensures that the Sigma pump is a reliable and versatile choice for any medical setting.

The SIGMA 8000 is intended for the following intravenous and epidural applications;

1. Large and small volume parenterals
2. Neonatal
3. Homecare
4. Epidural Infusions
5. Blood Product Infusions

STANDARD IV SET USE: The SIGMA 8000 uses standard gravity IV sets. The principle advantages of standard sets over "captive" sets are;

1. Lowest possible cost.
2. No need to change IV sets when patients move from one hospital area to another.
3. Maximum IV set selection, including needleless.

Each SIGMA 8000 is calibrated to use a single brand of standard IV set (either Abbott, Baxter, or B. Braun McGaw*). Unlike other standard set pumps, which cannot be recalibrated, the SIGMA 8000 can be recalibrated to accommodate new IV set suppliers in the future. Since the SIGMA 8000 is designed to use an IV set with a specific inner diameter and elasticity, it will not operate safely and effectively with large diameter blood sets, small diameter micro-bore sets, or stiff nitroglycerin sets. However, special SIGMA 8000 sets are available for blood, lipid and nitroglycerin infusions. These sets utilize a pump insert that is made from standard Abbott, Baxter, or B. Braun McGaw IV tubing. The SIGMA 8000 maintains ±5% flow rate accuracy while using a single tubing section for 72 hours.