CardinalHealth Kangaroo Joey Enteral Pump Loading and Feeding Set Rinsing User Guide
- July 3, 2024
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CardinalHealth Kangaroo Joey Enteral Pump Loading and Feeding Set Rinsing

Product Information
Specifications:
- Product: Kangaroo™ Joey Enteral Pump
 - Manufacturer: Kangaroo
 - Model: Joey
 - Usage: Enteral feeding pump
 - Maximum Set Usage: 24 hours
 
Product Usage Instructions
Loading and Unloading the Feeding Pump:
- Grasp the thumb tab on the valve and insert it into the left pocket, ensuring it is fully seated.
 - Gently wrap the tubing around the rotor and insert the black ring retainer into the right pocket without overstretching the tubing.
 - To unload the pump set, power off the pump and wait for 10 seconds before removing the feeding set.
 
Proper Rinsing of Feeding Set:
- Disconnect the feeding set from the patient before rinsing, ensuring that the set remains loaded.
 - Empty the contents of the feed bag and fill it with water to about half of its capacity. Seal the bag and shake for 5 to 10 seconds.
 - Repeat the rinsing process until clean water is visible in the bag.
 - Power on the pump and select Keep Settings or Clear Settings based on your preference.
 - Press the Prime Pump button and hold the Hold to Prime button until clean water flows through the tubing (1-2 minutes).
 - Ensure the fluid level in the feeding set bag is 6 inches above the top of the feeding pump for accuracy.
 - Empty the bag of water and prime to remove any remaining water from the feeding set.
 
FAQ:
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Q: Can I use the feeding sets for longer than 24 hours?
A: No, it is not recommended to use the feeding sets for longer than 24 hours to ensure safety and accuracy. - 
Q: What should I do if the set is removed from the pump while in operation?
A: Removing the set while in operation may damage it and affect system accuracy. Ensure to follow proper procedures to avoid this issue. 
Overview

- A. Distal end of feeding set
 - B. Feed-only feeding set
 - C. Feed and flush feeding set
 - D. Pump
 
Using Instruction
Proper loading and unloading of the feeding pump
- Grasp the thumb tab on the valve and insert it into the left pocket — ensure the valve is fully seated. The thumb tab should align with a slot in the blue door.
 - Grasp the black ring retainer, gently wrap the tubing around the rotor and insert the retainer directly into the right pocket. Do not overstretch tubing.
 - To properly unload a pump set, power off the pump and wait 10 seconds before removing the feeding set.
 

Proper rinsing of the feeding set
- Disconnect the feeding set from the patient before rinsing. The feeding set must remain loaded during the rinsing procedure.
 - CAUTION — If the set is removed from the pump while in operation, it may damage the set and prevent use, negatively affecting the system’s accuracy.
 - Empty the contents of the feed bag.

 - Fill the feed bag with water to approximately half of the total capacity. Properly seal the bag and shake for 5 to 10 seconds.
 - Empty the feed bag and repeat the last step until the bag contains clean water.
 - Power on the pump. Select “Keep Settings” to continue with the previous setting or “Clear Settings” to start programming new pump settings.

 - Press the “Prime Pump” button to enter the “Prime Pump” screen.
 - Press and hold the “Hold to Prime” button until only clean water flows through the tubing. Once the rotor starts this takes between 1 and 2 minutes.
 - Empty bag of water. Prime to remove any remaining water from the feeding set.

 - CAUTION — For proper accuracy, the fluid level in the feeding set bag must be 6 inches above the top of the feeding pump when the feeding cycle is initiated.
 
For additional operations and information, see the Operating Manual for the Kangaroo™ Joey Enteral Feed and Flush Pump with Pole Clamp, Programmable.
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