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What This Guide Helps With
This guide helps troubleshoot the CADD-Solis alarm Disposable type high flow administration set not allowed. The manual lists this as a high-priority alarm. It can occur when a high-volume administration set is attached to a pump model or therapy setup that does not allow that disposable type.
High-volume administration sets are for model 2110 only. If a high-volume administration set is attached to a model 2100, the pump will alarm and will not run. This prevents the pump from delivering therapy with an incorrect disposable set configuration.
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
Ensure Patient Safety First
- Do not silence, bypass, or ignore a high-priority infusion pump alarm during active therapy.
- Notify clinical staff immediately if the pump is connected to a patient.
- Move the patient to a backup pump or alternate approved delivery method before troubleshooting if therapy must continue.
- Do not manually override the delivery rate unless there is written authorization from the prescribing physician.
Verify the Alarm Message
- Confirm the displayed alarm is exactly: Disposable type high flow administration set not allowed.
- Confirm whether the alarm appeared when attaching the disposable set, starting the infusion, programming therapy, or after changing the pump setup.
- Check whether the pump is a CADD-Solis model 2100 or model 2110.
Check the Administration Set Type
- Inspect the disposable administration set attached to the pump.
- Confirm whether a high-volume administration set is being used.
- Use the correct disposable set for the pump model and programmed therapy.
- If the pump is model 2100, do not use a high-volume administration set.
Confirm the Pump Model and Therapy Setup
- Verify that the pump model supports the selected disposable type.
- Confirm the programmed therapy matches the ordered therapy and the approved administration set.
- Have nursing, pharmacy, or infusion leadership verify the correct disposable set if there is uncertainty.
- Do not change delivery settings to force use of an incorrect set.
Replace the Disposable Set if Needed
- Remove the incorrect set according to facility procedure.
- Install the correct disposable administration set for the CADD-Solis pump model and therapy.
- Prime and prepare the new set according to clinical policy and the applicable pump instructions.
- Restart therapy only after clinical staff confirm the correct setup.
Confirm Alarm Clears and Pump Runs Normally
- After the correct disposable set is installed, confirm the alarm clears.
- Verify the pump can start without returning to the same alarm.
- Check for additional alarms, occlusions, air-in-line warnings, cassette issues, or programming concerns.
- Return the pump to use only if it operates normally and clinical staff confirm therapy setup is correct.
If the Problem Persists
If the correct disposable set is installed, the pump model and therapy setup have been verified, and the alarm still returns, external setup causes have been ruled out.
Remove the pump from service. Label it Out of Service. Send the pump for repair, inspection, or bench evaluation according to facility procedure.
Clinical Use Tip
Never troubleshoot an infusion pump on an active patient when therapy delivery may be interrupted or uncertain. Move the patient to a backup pump or approved alternate delivery method first.
Work Order Documentation (CCR Method)
CCR = Complaint, Cause, Resolution
Complaint
What was reported by the clinical staff.
Example:
"CADD-Solis pump displayed high-priority alarm: Disposable type high flow administration set not allowed. Pump would not run."
Cause
What was observed during troubleshooting.
Example:
"High-volume administration set was attached to a pump setup that did not allow that disposable type. Pump model and disposable set compatibility were reviewed."
Resolution
What action was taken.
Example:
"Incorrect disposable set was removed and correct administration set was installed for the pump model and programmed therapy. Alarm cleared and pump operation was verified with clinical staff."
Helpful Details to Include (If Known)
- Alarm behavior
- Accessories swapped
- Power behavior
- Environmental factors
- Indicator lights
- Final device status
Final Thought
This alarm is usually a setup and compatibility issue, not something to work around. Confirm the pump model, confirm the disposable set, protect the patient, and escalate the pump only after the correct external setup has been verified.
That is successful troubleshooting.