Gambro AK 98 Dialysis Machine Operator’s Manual 2016 – Program 2.xx PDF Download

Description

Gambro AK 98 Dialysis Machine Operator’s Manual – Program Version 2.xx

This is the complete operator’s manual for the Gambro AK 98 dialysis machine, published in October 2016 under order number MHCEN12745-10/16 and covering program version 2.xx. It is the essential day-to-day reference for anyone operating, setting up, or maintaining the AK 98 in a clinical or home healthcare environment. Every procedure is written for the operator — from switching the machine on and running the functional check through to ending a treatment, disinfecting the fluid path, and interpreting every alarm and attention the machine can produce.

The AK 98 is a single-patient haemodialysis machine designed for the treatment of renal failure and fluid overload. This manual documents both double needle and single needle treatment modes, isolated ultrafiltration, sodium and bicarbonate profiling, ultrafiltration rate profiling, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, and the DIASCAN clearance measurement system. It also covers the full disinfection and cleaning cycle, including heat disinfection, chemical disinfection, integrated heat disinfection with a WRO 300 H unit, and storage procedures.

File Details

• Manual type: Operator’s Manual
• Brand / Manufacturer: Gambro (Gambro Lundia AB, a Baxter company)
• Model: AK 98 Dialysis Machine
• Program version: 2.xx
• Publication date: October 2016
• Order number: MHCEN12745-10/16
• Language: English
• File format: PDF
• Page count: Approx. 386 pages

Chapters Covered

• Before you get started — safety definitions, symbols, intended use, accessories, glossary
• Machine Description — blood part components, fluid part components, rear components
• Handling the dialysis machine — operator position, on/off, screen overview, concentrate standby mode, power failure operation
• Haemodialysis – Double needle treatment — setup, arterial and venous blood lines, heparin syringe, priming (manual and assisted), recirculation, treatment start and end
• Haemodialysis – Single needle treatment — basic functionality, preparations, patient connection, treatment start and end
• Isolated ultrafiltration — activation, additional phases, deactivation
• Profiling — sodium and bicarbonate concentration profiling, ultrafiltration rate profiling (linear, step, interval modes), preset models
• Measuring blood pressure — BPM monitor, cuff usage, direct and interval measurement, alarm limits, patient care
• DIASCAN — clearance measurement (K, Kt, Kt/V), measurement history, target values, alarm settings, factors affecting measurement
• Disinfection and cleaning — heat disinfection (CLEANCART and citric acid), chemical disinfection (peracetic acid, hypochlorite), rinse and drain, machine storage
• Disinfection with the AK 98 dialysis machine and WRO system — integrated heat disinfection, central chemical disinfection
• IT Connectivity — patient ID confirmation, prescription retrieval, Station ID, CIS data transfer
• Maintenance handling — blood pump rotor, blood leak detector, water inlet tube, pick-up tubes, surface cleaning, ultrafilter change, storage, service, disposal
• Technical data and specifications — performance, control system, supervisory system, alarm sound pressure, physical data, materials, environmental data, standards
• Alarm handbook — high priority alarms, medium priority alarms, attentions (500 series), with machine actions and operator actions for each

The AK 98 operator’s manual is organised so you can work straight through from initial setup to treatment completion without needing a separate service reference. The opening chapters establish the safety philosophy of the machine — the control system, the protective system, and how the two interact to keep the patient safe during treatment. From there, the manual walks through every step of machine setup: attaching the BICART cartridge, connecting the arterial and venous blood lines, loading the heparin syringe, and running the priming sequence.

Treatment chapters for double needle and single needle modes are detailed enough to follow at the bedside. They include the exact order of operations, the meaning of every screen indicator, and the decisions the operator needs to make when connecting the patient, setting ultrafiltration volume, and adjusting heparin values. The profiling chapter explains how to set up and activate sodium, bicarbonate, and UF rate profiles, including linear, step, and interval modes, and how profiling interacts with isolated UF phases.

The DIASCAN section explains how the machine measures clearance and calculates Kt and Kt/V, how to set target values and alarm limits, and which treatment actions affect measurement accuracy. Blood pressure monitoring is covered in its own chapter, with guidance on cuff selection, direct and interval measurement, alarm limit configuration, and patient care considerations for different patient groups.

Disinfection and cleaning receive thorough treatment because the AK 98 supports multiple disinfection pathways — heat disinfection with CLEANCART cartridges or liquid citric acid, chemical disinfection with peracetic acid or sodium hypochlorite, and integrated heat disinfection when paired with a WRO 300 H water purification unit. The manual includes the recommended cleaning and disinfection schedule, dwell times, concentrations, and the residue test procedure that must be performed after any chemical disinfection.

The technical data chapter gathers the machine’s performance specifications in one place: blood flow control, heparin pump accuracy, dialysis fluid preparation, ultrafiltration control, profiling limits, DIASCAN specifications, disinfection parameters, water supply requirements, power supply data, alarm sound pressure, and environmental operating ranges. The materials in contact with dialysis fluid, concentrates, and water are listed, along with the standards the machine complies with.

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The alarm handbook is effectively a second manual inside this one. It lists every high priority alarm, medium priority alarm, and attention the AK 98 can generate, each with a description of what triggers it, what the machine does automatically in response, and what the operator must do. This is the section you reach for when an alarm interrupts a treatment at 3 a.m. — it tells you whether to correct the blood line, centralise pressure limits, adjust concentrate, or call an authorised service technician.

What This Manual Enables You to Do

With the Gambro AK 98 Dialysis Machine Operator’s Manual on hand, you can set up the machine from a cold start, run the functional check, prepare the blood and fluid paths, connect a patient, start and monitor a double needle or single needle treatment, manage ultrafiltration and profiling, use DIASCAN and blood pressure monitoring, end the treatment correctly, and carry out the full aftercare and disinfection routine. You can also interpret every alarm and attention the machine produces and take the correct operator action without guessing.

Correct procedures matter because the AK 98’s protective system depends on the operator setting alarm limits, connecting blood lines properly, and responding to alarms in the right order. The manual spells out those dependencies — for example, the venous blood line must be correctly seated in the priming detector for alarm supervision to activate, and the ultrafiltration protective system uses independent flow sensors that need the operator to set the correct UF volume and treatment time.

The manual is delivered as an instant PDF download. There is no physical shipment, no waiting for a disc or binder, and no shipping cost. You can open it on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — and print the pages you need for the machine side. Whether you are a dialysis nurse, a home haemodialysis patient, a clinical educator, or a biomedical technician supporting AK 98 machines, this manual gives you the complete operator-level reference in one searchable document.