MD.2 Users Manual Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. www.imd2.com MD.2 Users Manual 12/01/05 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. While the information contained is accurate to the best of our ability, Interactive Medical Developments assumes no liability or responsibility for omissions or errors. MD.2 Users Manual A word about safety... A personal note to the CAREGIVER from Interactive Medical Developments, L.C.: Dear CAREGIVER: If you are uncertain as to whether the MD.2 Unit is appropriate or suitable for use by a person for whom you have accepted "Caregiver" healthcare responsibilities, check with a physician or other healthcare specialist familiar with the person's current physical and mental condition. The MD.2 Unit is provided to you at your request to assist you in the delivery of healthcare medications to a person for whom you have accepted "CAREGIVER" healthcare responsibility. Its sole purpose is to assist in dispensing medication. Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. relies on you to provide timely and accurate information to fulfill the medication delivery function of the MD.2 Unit. Always keep the machine locked at all times. It is NOT the purpose of the MD.2 Unit to serve as an alternative monitoring system for patient well being or for any other purpose other than the delivery of healthcare medication according to its design. The MD.2 Unit can only provide its medication dispensing function with your careful assistance and follow up. Thank you for choosing the MD.2 Unit to assist you in health care. Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. MD.2 Users Manual SAFE USE INSTRUCTIONS, OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF THE MD.2 MEDICATION DISPENSING UNIT. BEFORE YOU USE THIS MD.2 MEDICATION DISPENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM, BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFE USE AND USER'S MANUAL & INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CALL THE INTERACTIVE MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER (1-877-472-9037) AND YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED. DO NOT USE THE MD.2 MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM UNTIL YOU, YOUR CAREGIVER, OR OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING AND SETTING UP THE UNIT, UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. As you know, medication and drugs taken other than as prescribed by a medical practitioner, pharmacy, or drug manufacturer may cause serious injury and death. If the MD.2 Medication Dispensing System is not used in conformity with the prescribed medication dosage, amount, frequency of use, and medication instructions furnished to Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. by you, your caregiver or your authorized healthcare provider, serious injury or death may result. Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. relies on you to assure the accuracy, compatibility, completeness, timeliness, and correct information so that the MD.2 Medication Dispensing System may perform according to its designed purpose. This document contains important product information, instructions for safe use and operation. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. You may want to make reference to it in the future as it contains important information about the operation, safe use and maintenance of this MD.2 Medication Dispensing System. The unit serial number for your MD.2 Medication Dispensing unit is located on the right panel inside the locked door. ! WARNING I. SAFE USE INSTRUCTION · DO NOT use this MD.2 Medication Dispensing System to dispense medication in any way which is not in compliance with the prescription or directions of your prescribing medical practitioner, pharmacy or drug manufacturer. DO NOT load any medication into this machine that is used for emergency or life threatening conditions, such as sublingual nitroglycerin. Do not fail to immediately report any malfunction or operational failure of this MD.2 Medication Dispensing System directly to the Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. Customer Support Center at 1-877-472-9037. · · 1 MD.2 Users Manual · · · · · · · DO NOT fail to call the INTERACTIVE MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS, L.C. Customer Support Center with any question about the operation of this MD.2 Medication dispensing System. Do NOT use the MD.2 Medication Dispensing System to dispense any liquids, injectables or patches. Attempting to load these substances will damage either the unit or the medication and will void all warranty claims. ALWAYS lock the MD.2 Medication Dispensing Unit after loading medication according to the User's Manual & Instructions. ALWAYS immediately report any failure to dispense medication according to prescribed medication dosage and frequency to the Interactive Medical Developments, L.C. Customer Support Center at 1-877-472-9037. NEVER permit medication to be used in this MD.2 Medication Dispensing System by any individual who has not read, understood the User's Manual & Instructions. DO NOT attempt to take apart, modify or in any other way tamper or attempt repair of the MD.2 other than what is outlined in the User's Manual. Any tampering or attempt to modify or repair this unit will immediately void all warranty claims. NEVER permit children to have access to or tamper with the machine. ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The attached User's Manual, with written instructions, is enclosed with the MD.2 Medication Dispensing and Monitoring System. It provides complete information about the safe use, operation and maintenance of the unit. BEFORE YOU USE THIS MD.2 MEDICATION DISPENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM, BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CALL INTERACTIVE MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS, L.C. CUSTOMER SUPPORT (1-877-472-9037). DO NOT USE THE MD.2 MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEM UNTIL YOU, YOUR CAREGIVER, OR OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING AND SETTING UP THE UNIT, UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. 2 MD.2 Users Manual 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................5 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM ...................................................................................................6 THE MD.2.....................................................................................................................................................6 THE SUPPORT CENTER ............................................................................................................................7 THE CAREGIVER .......................................................................................................................................7 3. LIST OF EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................8 4. YOUR NEW MD.2.................................................................................................................................9 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF DISPENSING SYSTEM.........................................................................9 KEYPAD OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................10 Run........................................................................................................................................................10 Load ......................................................................................................................................................10 Setup .....................................................................................................................................................11 Help.......................................................................................................................................................11 Status.....................................................................................................................................................11 Early Dose ............................................................................................................................................11 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................11 OK.........................................................................................................................................................11 Left & Right Arrows .............................................................................................................................12 Up & Down Arrows ..............................................................................................................................12 UNPACKING AND PREPARING YOUR MD.2 FOR USE .....................................................................12 POWERING UP THE UNIT ......................................................................................................................13 5. SETTING UP THE MD.2 ...................................................................................................................14 INFORMATION SHEETS..........................................................................................................................14 SETTING UP THE MD.2..........................................................................................................................16 DOWNLOADING THE SCHEDULE........................................................................................................17 6. LOADING THE MD.2.........................................................................................................................18 LOAD CAPACITIES ..................................................................................................................................18 PROCEDURE FOR FILLING MEDICATION CUPS...............................................................................19 LOADING AN EMPTY MD.2 ...................................................................................................................20 INITIAL LOADING OF DAILY MEDICATIONS....................................................................................20 RE-LOADING OF DAILY MEDICATIONS .............................................................................................21 7. ADJUSTING YOUR MD.2..................................................................................................................23 SET UP KEY ..............................................................................................................................................23 Time.......................................................................................................................................................23 LCD (Screen Brightness)......................................................................................................................23 Volume...................................................................................................................................................23 8. OPERATING THE MD.2....................................................................................................................24 NORMAL OPERATING MODE ...............................................................................................................24 9. ADDITIONAL FEATURES................................................................................................................26 EARLY DOSE FEATURE..........................................................................................................................26 STATUS FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................26 REVIEWING MEDICATION ....................................................................................................................27 3 MD.2 Users Manual 10. UNLOADING MEDICATION FROM THE MD.2 ........................................................................30 UNLOADING MEDICATION CUPS ........................................................................................................30 PURGE........................................................................................................................................................31 11. TELEPHONE FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES.............................................................................32 CAREGIVER TELEPHONE MESSAGES ................................................................................................32 12. TROUBLE-SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................34 MACHINE ERROR MESSAGE ................................................................................................................34 Removing Jammed Cups......... ...