Some Problems and Risk Analysis of Infusion Pump Instructions / 中国医疗器械杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#10 instructions of infusion pumps were contrasted and analyzed in order to explore the problems of instructions, furthermore improve the product safety.@*METHODS@#Analyzed the scopes of application, requirements of infusion apparatus, maintenance methods and cycles, battery maintenance, and service life, etc.@*RESULTS@#There were 5 products in 10 which did not indicate contraindications. One product only provided the thickness range of the tube wall of the infusion apparatus instead of specific brands. The cleaning cycles of 9 products varied from 2 to 12 months. One product did not clarify the service life.@*CONCLUSIONS@#It is recommended that manufactures should improve the product instructions to ensure the safety of infusion pumps.