Arthroscopy pumps

Arthrex AR-6480 DualWave: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 51 documented symptoms for the Arthrex AR-6480 DualWave, with 60 ranked causes, 98 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 19 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Warning messages appear on operator display patient safety

One or more critical warning messages (*Critical Failure*, *Power Failure*, *OVP Detect Fail*, *Sensor Failure*, or *Pressure Fault*) appear on the pump's operator display during startup or operation.

Ranked causes

1. Critical Failure message present (rare)
2. Power Failure message present (rare)
3. OVP Detect Fail message present (rare)
4. Sensor Failure message present (rare)
5. Pressure Fault message present (rare)

First check

Verify no *Critical Failure* message on first display line

Test point: Operator display first line
Expected: No *Critical Failure* message

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Calibration: Pressure relief setting caution

Calibrate overpressure and pressure fault thresholds during preventive maintenance

Ranked causes

1. Overpressure threshold calibration required (unknown)
2. Pressure Fault threshold calibration required (unknown)

First check

Set pump pressure to specified level

Test point: Pump pressure display
Expected: 120 mmHg

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Over Pressure message does not appear at 300 mmHg patient safety

Over Pressure message should appear when sensed pressure exceeds 300 mmHg software limit

Ranked causes

1. Pressure sensor failure (rare)
2. Software limit not active (rare)

First check

Set pressure to 120 mmHg on pump display

Test point: pump screen pressure setting
Expected: 120 mmHg

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Pressure Fault message does not appear at 40 mmHg with clamped tubing

Pressure Fault message should appear after waiting with tubing clamped at 40 mmHg set pressure

Ranked causes

1. Pressure sensor malfunction (unknown)
2. Tubing not properly clamped (common)

First check

Unclamp tubing from previous test

Test point: tubing clamp
Expected: Tubing flows freely

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Tubing Out or Door Open messages persist after corrective action

The *Tubing Out* or *Door Open* messages continue to display on the operator display even after tubing is loaded and the door is closed, indicating the sensors are not clearing properly.

Ranked causes

1. Tubing not fully seated in sensor coupler (common)
2. Door not fully closed or door latch defective (common)

First check

Verify *Tubing Out* and *Door Open* messages clear after loading tubing and closing door

Test point: Operator display
Expected: *Tubing Out* and *Door Open* messages are not shown

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Tubing Out or Door Open messages persist after door closure

Tubing Out and Door Open messages should not appear after inflow tubing is loaded and door is closed

Ranked causes

1. Tubing not fully loaded (common)
2. Door not fully closed (common)

First check

Load inflow tubing into pump

Test point: tubing path
Expected: Tubing fully seated

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Boost button not responding in inflow-only mode

Cannot select between Boost options or Boost button not functioning when pump in inflow-only mode

Ranked causes

1. Boost button not accessible or responding (unknown)

First check

Verify Boost button accessible in inflow-only mode

Test point: Touchscreen Boost button
Expected: Boost button appears and allows selection between different options

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Boost mode options not selectable in inflow-only mode

Boost button appears but user cannot select between different Boost options when pump is in inflow-only mode

Ranked causes

1. Touchscreen button or Boost mode selection malfunction (unknown)

First check

Boost button functionality and option selection in inflow-only mode

Test point: Touchscreen Boost button and menu
Expected: Able to select between different Boost options

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Calibration: Overpressure alarm response patient safety

Verify pump raises overpressure message when pressure exceeds software threshold

Ranked causes

1. Overpressure detection calibration required (unknown)

First check

Verify overpressure alarm message displays when pressure exceeds threshold

Test point: pump display
Expected: "Over Pressure" message appears when pressure exceeds 300 mmHg

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Calibration: Pressure fault alarm response patient safety

Verify pump raises pressure fault message when clamped tubing maintains low pressure condition

Ranked causes

1. Pressure fault detection calibration required (unknown)

First check

Verify pressure fault alarm message displays when tubing remains clamped at 40 mmHg

Test point: pump display
Expected: "Pressure Fault" message appears when tubing clamped at 40 mmHg setting

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Calibration: Pressure fault detection at 40 mmHg patient safety

Procedure to verify pressure fault alarm triggers when tubing is clamped at 40 mmHg setting

Ranked causes

1. Pressure fault alarm verification (unknown)

First check

Set pressure to 40 mmHg and start pump

Test point: Pump pressure control and display
Expected: Pump running at 40 mmHg

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Calibration: Pump pressure adjustment and overpressure alarm verification patient safety

Preventive maintenance procedure to verify pump pressure setting to 120 mmHg and test overpressure alarm function at 300 mmHg threshold

Ranked causes

1. Maintenance verification step (unknown)

First check

Set pump pressure using + button

Test point: Pump pressure display
Expected: 120 mmHg

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Calibration: Pump pressure setting caution

Preventive maintenance procedure to verify and set pump pressure output at 120 mmHg and verify overpressure alarm

Ranked causes

1. Pressure setting drift or calibration needed (common)

First check

Set pressure to 120 mmHg

Test point: pump display pressure setting
Expected: 120 mmHg

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Calibration: Pump pressure setting and overpressure detection patient safety

Procedure to verify and adjust pump pressure to 120 mmHg and confirm overpressure alarm triggers at 300 mmHg software limit

Ranked causes

1. Calibration verification (unknown)

First check

Verify 'Tubing Out' and 'Door Open' messages are not displayed

Test point: Pump display
Expected: Messages not shown

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Cannula button outflow rate selection not working

Cannot select between different outflow rates when Cannula button is pressed

Ranked causes

1. Cannula button not responding or rate options not accessible (unknown)

First check

Verify Cannula button rate selection

Test point: Touchscreen Cannula button
Expected: Able to select between different outflow rates

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Cannula mode outflow rates not selectable

Pressing Cannula button but user cannot select between different outflow rate options; system should provide rate selection

Ranked causes

1. Cannula mode button or outflow rate selection malfunction (unknown)

First check

Cannula button functionality and rate selection

Test point: Touchscreen Cannula button and outflow rate menu
Expected: Able to select between different outflow rates

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Critical Failure message displayed patient safety

Critical Failure message appears on first line of display

Ranked causes

1. Unknown critical system fault (unknown)

First check

Verify Critical Failure message does not appear

Test point: Display first line
Expected: No Critical Failure message

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Door Open message appears incorrectly

Message 'Door Open' (door/flap open) displays when roller housing door is properly closed

Ranked causes

1. Door/flap sensor malfunction or misalignment (unknown)

First check

Confirm Door Open message appears only when door open

Test point: Roller housing door position
Expected: Message appears when door open; disappears when door closed

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Door Open message does not appear

Door Open message should appear when roller housing door is open

Ranked causes

1. Door sensor detection failure (unknown)

First check

Open roller housing door

Test point: Roller housing door
Expected: Door Open message appears

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Door Open message does not appear when expected

Door Open message should appear when roller housing door is open

Ranked causes

1. Door sensor malfunction (unknown)

First check

Open the roller housing door

Test point: roller housing door
Expected: Door Open message appears

Door Open message does not appear when roller housing door is open

The *Door Open* message should display on the pump's operator display when the roller housing door is open, but it does not appear.

Ranked causes

1. Door sensor malfunction or disconnection (unknown)

First check

Verify *Door Open* message displays when door is open

Test point: Roller housing door sensor
Expected: *Door Open* message appears on operator display

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Foot pedal not detected on display

Foot pedal icon does not appear on pump display after connection to foot pedal port

Ranked causes

1. Foot pedal not properly connected or faulty (unknown)

First check

Verify foot pedal connection and icon display

Test point: foot pedal port and display
Expected: foot pedal icon appears on display

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Lavage button pressure not responding

Pressure does not increase according to user-defined specifications when Lavage button is pressed

Ranked causes

1. Lavage mode not activating pressure increase (unknown)

First check

Verify Lavage button increases pressure

Test point: Touchscreen Lavage button
Expected: Pressure increases according to user-defined specifications

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Lavage mode pressure does not match user-defined specifications

Pressing Lavage button and setting pressure does not achieve user-configured pressure levels; pressure should increase according to settings

Ranked causes

1. Pressure control or pump calibration error (unknown)

First check

Lavage pressure matches user-defined specifications

Test point: Pump display pressure readout
Expected: Pressure increases according to configured user specifications

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Logo does not appear on display at startup

'Arthrex DualWave' message does not display when power switch is turned on

Ranked causes

1. Power supply failure (common)

First check

Verify mains power present at pump inlet

Test point: Power input connector
Expected: Mains voltage present
Tools: DMM

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Menu button not functioning or settings not accessible

Menu button does not respond, digital buttons not working, or settings not accessible from menu

Ranked causes

1. Menu button not responding or menu system malfunction (unknown)

First check

Verify Menu button opens menu

Test point: Touchscreen Menu button
Expected: Menu opens when pressed and all options are selectable

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Menu button not responding or settings not accessible

Pressing Menu button when pump is stopped does not open menu; digital buttons within menu do not respond or settings are not accessible

Ranked causes

1. Menu button malfunction or touchscreen unresponsive (unknown)

First check

Menu button opens menu interface

Test point: Touchscreen menu screen
Expected: Menu interface appears when Menu button pressed

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Over Pressure alarm does not appear patient safety

Over Pressure message fails to display when tubing is clamped and pressure exceeds 300 mmHg software limit

Ranked causes

1. Over Pressure alarm function not working (common)

First check

Verify pump pressure adjustment

Test point: Pump display pressure control
Expected: 120 mmHg
Tools: Pump controls

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OVP Detect Fail message displayed high voltage

Overvoltage Protection Detect Fail message appears on pump display

Ranked causes

1. Overvoltage protection circuit failure (unknown)

First check

Verify OVP Detect Fail message does not appear

Test point: Display
Expected: No OVP Detect Fail message

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Power Failure message displayed patient safety

Power Failure (Stromversorgung) message appears on pump display

Ranked causes

1. Power supply fault (unknown)

First check

Verify Power Failure message does not appear

Test point: Display
Expected: No Power Failure message

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Pressure Fault alarm does not appear patient safety

Pressure Fault message fails to display when tubing is clamped and pump is running at 40 mmHg until fault condition triggers

Ranked causes

1. Pressure Fault alarm function not working (common)

First check

Set pump pressure to 40 mmHg

Test point: Pump display pressure control
Expected: 40 mmHg
Tools: Pump controls

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Pressure Fault message displayed patient safety

Pressure Fault (Druckstörung) message appears on pump display

Ranked causes

1. Pressure system fault (unknown)

First check

Verify Pressure Fault message does not appear

Test point: Display
Expected: No Pressure Fault message

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Pump does not recognize outflow tubing

Pump fails to automatically recognize AR-6430 outflow tubing or does not switch to inflow/outflow mode

Ranked causes

1. Tubing detection sensor malfunction (unknown)

First check

Verify tubing is properly loaded

Test point: Outflow tubing port
Expected: AR-6430 tubing fully seated and recognized

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Pump does not start when Run button pressed

Run button appears but pump motor does not start when activated; pump should begin operation

Ranked causes

1. Run button malfunction or motor control failure (unknown)

First check

Pump motor starts when Run button pressed

Test point: Pump motor
Expected: Motor activates and runs

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Pump does not transition to inflow/outflow mode when tubing loaded

After loading outflow tubing (AR-6430) and pressing Stop, pump does not automatically recognize tubing or switch to inflow/outflow mode; features like Rinse, Cannula, Shaver should enable

Ranked causes

1. Tubing sensor malfunction or tubing not properly seated (unknown)

First check

Tubing detection and automatic mode switching

Test point: Pump mode indicator on display
Expected: Pump automatically recognizes tubing and transitions to inflow/outflow mode

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Pump motor does not stop when Stop button pressed patient safety

Stop button appears on display but pump motor does not halt when button activated during operation

Ranked causes

1. Stop button malfunction or motor control failure (unknown)

First check

Pump motor stops when Stop button pressed

Test point: Pump motor
Expected: Motor stops when Stop button pressed

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Remote control not detected on display

Remote control icon does not appear on pump display after connection to remote control port

Ranked causes

1. Remote control not properly connected or faulty (unknown)

First check

Verify remote control connection and icon display

Test point: remote control port and display
Expected: remote control icon appears on display

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Rinse button outflow not responding

Outflow does not increase according to user-defined specifications when Rinse button is pressed

Ranked causes

1. Rinse mode not activating outflow increase (unknown)

First check

Verify Rinse button increases outflow

Test point: Touchscreen Rinse button
Expected: Outflow increases according to user-defined specifications

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Rinse mode outflow does not increase per specifications

Pressing Rinse button does not increase outflow according to user-defined specifications; pump should adjust outflow pressure/flow

Ranked causes

1. Outflow pressure control malfunction or calibration error (unknown)

First check

Rinse mode outflow performance

Test point: Pump display and outflow sensor
Expected: Pump increases outflow according to user-defined specifications

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Run button not starting pump

Pump does not start when Run button is pressed on touchscreen

Ranked causes

1. Run button not responding (unknown)

First check

Verify Run button starts pump

Test point: Touchscreen Run button
Expected: Pump motor starts when button is pressed

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Sensor Failure message displayed patient safety

Sensor Failure (Sensorausfall) message appears on pump display

Ranked causes

1. Sensor malfunction or disconnection (unknown)

First check

Verify Sensor Failure message does not appear

Test point: Display
Expected: No Sensor Failure message

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Shaver button suction and pressure options not responding

Cannot select between different suction levels or pressure increases when Shaver button is pressed

Ranked causes

1. Shaver button not responding or options not accessible (unknown)

First check

Verify Shaver button suction and pressure selection

Test point: Touchscreen Shaver button
Expected: Able to select between different suction levels and pressure increases

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Shaver mode suction and pressure options not selectable

Pressing Shaver button but user cannot select between different suction levels or pressure options; system should provide option selection

Ranked causes

1. Shaver mode button or suction/pressure selection malfunction (unknown)

First check

Shaver button functionality and suction/pressure selection

Test point: Touchscreen Shaver button and settings menu
Expected: Able to select between different suctions and pressure increases

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Stop button not stopping pump motor

Pump motor does not stop when Stop button is pressed on touchscreen

Ranked causes

1. Stop button not responding (unknown)

First check

Verify Stop button halts motor

Test point: Touchscreen Stop button
Expected: Pump motor stops when button is pressed

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Touchscreen pressure adjustment not working

Pressure display does not increase or decrease when pressing + or - buttons on touchscreen

Ranked causes

1. Touchscreen buttons not functioning (unknown)

First check

Verify + button increases pressure

Test point: Touchscreen + button
Expected: Pressure increases in increments of 5

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Touchscreen pressure control not responding to increment buttons

Pressing '+' or '-' buttons does not change pressure display; pressure should increase/decrease in 5-unit increments

Ranked causes

1. Touchscreen malfunction or unresponsive buttons (unknown)

First check

Pressure increment when '+' button pressed

Test point: Touchscreen display
Expected: Pressure increases in 5-unit increments

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Tubing Out message appears incorrectly

Message 'Tubing Out' (tube not connected) displays when tubing is properly connected to the tubing sensor coupling

Ranked causes

1. Tubing sensor malfunction or false detection (unknown)

First check

Verify standard pressure preset is set

Test point: Pressure preset setting
Expected: Standard default pressure setting

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Tubing Out message does not appear

Tubing Out message should appear when inlet tube is disconnected from sensor coupling

Ranked causes

1. Tubing sensor detection failure (unknown)

First check

Disconnect inlet tubing from sensor coupling

Test point: Tubing sensor coupling
Expected: Tubing Out message appears

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Tubing Out message does not appear when expected

Tubing Out message should appear when tubing is not connected to the tubing sensor coupler

Ranked causes

1. Tubing sensor coupler malfunction (unknown)

First check

Disconnect tubing from sensor coupler

Test point: tubing sensor coupler
Expected: Tubing Out message appears

Tubing Out message does not appear when tubing disconnected

The *Tubing Out* message should display on the pump's operator display when inflow tubing is not connected to the tubing sensor coupler, but it does not appear.

Ranked causes

1. Tubing sensor malfunction or disconnection (unknown)

First check

Verify *Tubing Out* message displays when tubing is disconnected

Test point: Tubing sensor coupler
Expected: *Tubing Out* message appears on operator display

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Warning messages displayed on startup caution

One or more warning messages appear when pump is powered on

Ranked causes

1. System fault or sensor error detected during initialization (unknown)

First check

Verify no warning messages on startup

Test point: Display screen after power on
Expected: No warning messages present

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Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`Critical Failure`	Pump has experienced a critical system failure	Detected on pump startup or operation	critical
`Door Open`	Pump door not fully closed or latched	Door closure or latch switch not engaged when pump powered on	warning
`Door Open`	Door or cover open	Door or access panel not fully closed	warning
`Door Open`	Roller housing door is not properly closed	Raised when door sensor detects roller housing door is open	warning
`Over Pressure`	Pump pressure has exceeded maximum safe threshold	Occurs when measured pressure exceeds 300 mmHg	error
`Over Pressure`	Pump pressure has exceeded safe operating limit	Measured pressure exceeds software overpressure threshold of 300 mmHg	critical
`Over Pressure`	Overpressure condition detected	Measured pressure exceeds 300 mmHg software limit	error
`OVP Detect Fail`	Overpressure protection system has failed	Detected during pump operation when overpressure protection cannot engage	critical
`Power Failure`	Power supply error detected	Power supply circuit malfunction or power input problem	error
`Power Failure`	Pump power supply has failed or is unstable	Detected during pump operation or initialization	critical
`Pressure Fault`	Pump pressure system is not functioning correctly	Detected when pressure does not reach expected levels or fluctuates abnormally	error
`Pressure Fault`	Pressure drop or fault detected during operation	Pressure falls or fails to build when expected during clamped tubing condition	error
`Pressure Fault`	Pump pressure below minimum threshold for normal operation	Measured pressure drops below fault threshold at set pressure	error
`Pressure Fault`	Pressure fault condition detected	Pressure cannot be maintained when tubing is clamped at setpoint	error
`Pressure Fault`	Pump pressure monitoring circuit fault or pressure loss detected	Pressure cannot be maintained at set level; transducer detects abnormal reading	error
`Sensor Failure`	Sensor malfunction detected	Pressure sensor, door sensor, or tubing sensor circuit failure	error
`Sensor Failure`	One or more system sensors have failed	Detected during pump initialization or operation	error
`Tubing Out`	Tubing not connected or tubing sensor failure	Tubing disconnected from sensor coupling or tubing sensor malfunction	warning
`Tubing Out`	Tubing connector not properly seated or disconnected	Tubing not connected or seated when pump powered on	warning

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