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CHAPTER 9 System Alarms and
Messages
The Medtronic MiniMed 2007C Implantable Insulin Pump System is
equipped with various alarms and messages that ensure the correct func-
tion of the system.
The Implantable Insulin Pump alarm system will “beep” when certain
conditions occur. The beeps are designed to be audible through the skin
and alert the patient that the Pump needs attention. For severe alarm con-
ditions the Pump will alarm 4 tones each minute for 10 minutes then, 4
double tones each minute for 10 minutes and repeat the pattern. Upon
hearing the alarm, the patient must communicate with the PPC, to deter-
mine the alarm condition. The alarm can be cleared by pressing SEL then
ACT. The following descriptions explain the alarm conditions the system
may encounter.
The PPC has three types of alarms: audible, vibrate and visual alarms.
The chapter will describe for each alarm condition, which screen message
appears and the vibrate or audible alarm associated with it.
Two audible or vibrate alarm types are used:
Alarm Type 1:
If the PPC is set to “vibrate”, the vibrator will be turned on for 3 seconds
every minute for 30 minutes.
If the PPC is set to “audible”, the PPC will beep 6 times every minute for
30 minutes. If the alarm is not cleared in 30 minutes, the PPC will beep 6
alternating tones. The PPC will continue to do so every minute.
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