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The GemStar Infusion System may improve clinical practices and enhance patient safety:

  • Integral set-based free flow protection
  • Enhanced security with four user-selectable keypad lockouts
  • Mandatory confirmation requires the user to review all programmed data
  • Facilities can pre-program up to nine "Speed Protocols"

GemStar has up to seven therapies in two versions of the device with distinctive bumper guard colors to quickly identify therapies.

  • 7-Therapy = Blue
  • Epidural  = Yellow

Seven therapies available are:

  • mL/hr only
  • Intermittent
  • Continuous
  • Variable time
  • Weight dosed
  • Pain management including PCA
  • TPN
GemStar Infusion System >
  • Custom configuration
  • Modular and flexible:
    • Healthcare facilities may tailor each therapy to meet individual clinical needs
    • Programming options can be used or blocked for each healthcare facilities' protocols
    • Reduces programming steps by standardizing programming parameters
  • Built-in preventive maintenance
  • Simple design for ease of use and programming
  • Small, lightweight design
  • Durable aluminum construction, shock-resistant exterior