Salient_Characteristics_for_Hemodialysis_Units_FA442718Q0067.docx

Salient Characteristics for Hemodialysis Units FA442718Q0067

· On Line Help Functions, Alarm help and Technical Data via on-board functionality, operators manuals, of website available from a government computer

· Push Buttons/ Hard Keys (not on touch screen) for resetting alarms or confirmation. These will also start, stop, and control speed of the blood pump

· Patient Card Reader independent of network/online operation (patient specific treatment information)

· Pyrogen Filter Hardware

· Central Concentrate System Acid

· Capability to connect units to the hospital EMR once equipment is RMF’s

· BMET Training Available by OEM either on-site, off-site, or on-line

· On-Screen Keyboard

· Touch Screen

· Rotating Monitor (so entire unit does not have to move when needing to read/enter data from either side of patient)

· Auto on/off

· Integrated Concentrate Wands

· Heparin Syringe (10ml, 20ml, 30ml)

· Integrated Technical Services Mode for use by OEM-trained technicians

· Profiling capability of Ultra Filter, Sodium, BiCarb, Dialysate Flow, Temp, and Heparin parameters

· Safety feature or sensor that ensures patient is put on machine at correct time and post treatment it ensures patient does not get extra fluid

· Automated Dialyzer Rinsing Program

· Automatic self-test with creation of real alarm conditions

· Blood pressure monitoring with reading on inflation

· KT/V (Potassium over time/volume) Dialysis Dose Measuring without the need to measure volume externally

· Bicarbonate Cartridge and Cartridge Holder for dispensing of bicarbonate

· Capability to connect to central feed lines and local feed supply