What is the Surefuser+?

Surefuser+ is a single use elastomeric pump for continuous infusion therapy within the hospital or home environment. Simple, ergonomic design makes the Surefuser+ easy to fill, easy to connect, and even easier for you as a patient to manage.

Simply fill Surefuser+ with a standard 50ml Luer Lock syringe, attach the Surefuser+ to IV access and open the clamp. Surefuser+ is available empty, or pre-filled via our pharmacy compounding partners to suit your patient’s specific needs/prescription.

With abundant supporting data and clinical stability studies, a clinician and patient can use Surefuser+ with confidence.

Surefuser+ Instruction

Surefuser+ Filling Process

Material Filling Machine

PCA Instructions

Troubleshooting

• Tap the filter and flow controller with your finger to remove air bubbles.

• Unkink/straighten infusion line.

• Open clamp.
• Bypass tubing through the clamp and close it (this ensures the clamp cannot be accidentally closed, cutting off the infusion).

• Flush cannula.
• Re-site if blocked or use secondary subcutaneous cannula site.

• Discontinue use of the device and discard it.
• Review medicines with prescriber.

Although scheduled end time has past, there is considerable residual drug left in Surefuser +

• Consider warming the room.
• Place a blanket on the person.
• Consider positioning the flow controller to a warmer part of the body, e.g. abdomen.

•  If no, attach the flow regulator on the patient's skin.

• Place a blanket on the person.
• Ensure the flow regulator is in direct contact with the person’s skin.
• Consider positioning the flow controller to a warmer part of the body, e.g. abdomen.

• If yes, consult with the practitioner or supplier.
• If no, use with arterial injection.

• Reposition the Surefuser+ casing to roughly the same level as the person’s subcutaneous cannula insertion site.

• Discontinue use of the device and discard it.
• Review medicines with the prescriber.

Drug solution has disappeared before scheduled time.

•  Stop using electric blanket.

• Remove blankets or clothing.
• Use a damp sponge on the person.
• Move the flow controller to a cooler part of the body, e.g. arm.

Reposition Surefuser+ casing to roughly the same level as the subcutaneous cannula insertion site.

• Cool the room with an air conditioner or fan.
• Ensure Surefuser+ remains on top of the bedding.

Check and record the leakage point, the condition after filling medicinal solution (Temp & Period), and when leakage is found.

Infusion progression

The family or carers should note the movement of the blue infusion line as advised by the nurse (during the day) on the monitoring label.

• For volumes of 50 ml and 100 ml, each interval of 1 corresponds approximately to 10 ml.
• For volumes of 150 ml and 250 ml, each interval of 1 corresponds approximately to 50 ml.
• For the largest pump of 300 ml, each interval of 1 corresponds approximately to 100 ml.

Caution

Surefuser+ FAQ

Make sure that the Clamp is open and that the Infusion Line or the connected catheter don’t have any bends and twists as these can cause fluctuations in the infusion rate. Also check the Filter for bubbles which you can remove by simply tapping it gently. If you cannot identify any obvious issues then please contact your nurse or Consultant at the Hospital as soon as possible.

Your Clinic will advise you how to keep your Surefuser+ clean. For further advice on cleaning please contact your nurse. WARNING: You should avoid using any substances to clean your Surefuser+ which may contain chemicals/alcohol that could damage the Casing or Infusion Line.

Surefuser+ does not contain any metal parts and may therefore be worn safely while undergoing an MRI. Consult your HCP to ensure that your infusion port and/or catheter is suitable for an MRI.

Your Surefuser+ needs to be kept at room temperature at all times and so please avoid exposure to sunlight and extreme cold.

No – it should only ever be used once and then be disposed of.

Yes – this small bag provided is a reusable accessory and can be hand washed in a light soapy solution. Please ensure it is dry before re-use

This FAQ is a guide and should not replace or take precedence over the instructions provided by your health care professional. If you have any concerns please contact your health care professional.

Troubleshooting Guide

Surefuser+ Features

Temperature

The flow regulator, which regulates how fast the medication flows, is calibrated at skin temperature. Therefore, it is important to keep the flow regulator attached to your skin at all times.

Balloon Pump Position

The flow regulator, which regulates how fast the medication flows, is calibrated at skin temperature. Therefore, it is important to keep the flow regulator attached to your skin at all times. The device itself is best kept at room temperature.

Dual filter

Do not clean or disinfect the filter with soap, detergent, or alcohol. Note that perfume contains alcohol, so avoid spraying perfume near the filter.

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