How to fix a Blockage Alert
A solid yellow LED light above the blockage symbol will turn on, and an audible blockage alert will sound. Two beeps repeating every 15 seconds
- Visually check for a full canister. If you see large amounts of fluid in the canister, turn off the therapy unit and call your doctor right away.
- Visually check for kinked tubing. Place the therapy unit in a position where the tubing will not become kinked or pinched. If kinked or pinched, straighten tubing out.
- Visually check and ensure clamp (on dressings that have tubing clamp only) on tube is open and positioned away from the patient.