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Stryker PneumoSure: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 18 documented symptoms for the Stryker PneumoSure, with 20 ranked causes, 12 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 60 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Contamination alarm triggered patient safety

Device displays contamination alarm, may occur after device contamination, alarm testing, or manipulation during service or maintenance

Ranked causes

1. Erroneous manipulation or service task (e.g., pulled plug or cleaning) (common)
2. Device contamination during patient use (occasional)

First check

Determine trigger circumstance of contamination alarm

Test point: Review recent device operation history
Expected: Alarm occurred during service, maintenance, or testing (not during patient use)

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SIDNE interface malfunction or speech control failure

SIDNE interface damaged or speech recognition/control not functioning

Ranked causes

1. SIDNE interface damaged or defective (common)
2. IFM board malfunction (occasional)

First check

Verify SIDNE interface connector and cable integrity

Test point: ST2 plug, capacitor connection (3)
Expected: All connectors seated and cable intact

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12-hr Test performed

Extended test with device continuously connected to power supply for 12 hours without operation. Device not used or operated during test.

Ranked causes

1. 12-hr test required for service or validation (unknown)

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Calibration: Flow

Flow calibration procedure using 0-50 l/min flowmeter and calibration adapter.

Ranked causes

1. Flow calibration required (unknown)

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Calibration: HIGH Pressure high voltage

HIGH pressure calibration procedure using 0-100 bar manometer and CO2 gas bottle with pressure greater than 50 bar.

Ranked causes

1. HIGH pressure calibration required (unknown)

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Calibration: LOW Pressure

LOW pressure calibration procedure using 0-100 mm Hg manometer, calibration adapter, flowmeter, and LSV regulator.

Ranked causes

1. LOW pressure calibration required (unknown)

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Calibration: Low Pressure Regulator

Calibration of the Low Pressure Regulator (LPR) using calibration adapter, open tube end, LPR regulator, and LSV regulator.

Ranked causes

1. LPR calibration required (unknown)

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Calibration: Low Pressure Safety Valve

Calibration of the Low Pressure Safety Valve (LSV) using calibration adapter and LSV regulator.

Ranked causes

1. LSV calibration required (unknown)

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Calibration: Offset

Offset calibration procedure using flowmeter, small diameter tube, three-port valve, and calibration adapter.

Ranked causes

1. Offset calibration required during service (unknown)

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Calibration: Touch Screen

Touch screen calibration required after MIO board or LCD replacement; initiated by touching screen for 2 seconds during device check, then tapping black crosshairs.

Ranked causes

1. MIO board or MIO LCD replacement (unknown)

First check

Touch screen during device check for 2 seconds

Test point: Any location on touch screen
Expected: Calibration process initiates

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Dark touch screen on BAM board

Touch screen display is dark or not illuminated; green LED no longer lights up; no LEDs on board are illuminated

Ranked causes

1. BAM board malfunction or failure (common)

First check

Verify BAM board is installed and all connectors are seated

Test point: ST3 plug, ST1 plug, ST2 plug, ST4 plug
Expected: All plugs connected

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Device front panel damaged or misaligned caution

Device front panel cracked, bent, or not seating properly on case

Ranked causes

1. Device front panel physical damage or fastener failure (occasional)

First check

Verify all fastening screws and cap nuts are present and tight

Test point: Bottom device screws (8), rear cap nuts (3)
Expected: All fasteners present and secure

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Fluid sensor defective or malfunctioning

Fluid sensor not detecting or measuring fluid level correctly

Ranked causes

1. Fluid sensor failure (common)

First check

Verify fluid sensor connection and wiring

Test point: ST6 plug, PCU board connector
Expected: Plug seated, cable intact

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Gas tube heating malfunction or tube connection damaged caution

Gas heating element not functioning or tube connection physically damaged

Ranked causes

1. HPL board malfunction (common)

First check

Verify HPL board is installed and ST1 plug is connected

Test point: ST1 plug/cable, board fastening screws
Expected: Plug seated, board fastened securely

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Reset to Factory Defaults required caution

Device severely mis-calibrated and cannot be recalibrated normally. Restores all factory settings; device will not be calibrated and cannot be used until recalibrated.

Ranked causes

1. Device severely mis-calibrated beyond recovery (rare)

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Snap lock assembly damaged or misaligned caution

Snap lock not engaging properly or light barrier elements misaligned; tube detection not working

Ranked causes

1. Snap lock physical damage or misalignment (occasional)

First check

Verify snap lock positioning and light barrier element alignment

Test point: Snap lock (2), light barrier element A (6), light barrier element B
Expected: Snap lock seated, light barriers aligned per Fig. 6-38

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Tube connection brass ring stuck or damaged caution

Tube connection brass ring cannot be turned or is physically damaged; tube connection leaking

Ranked causes

1. Tube connection brass ring stuck or damaged threads (occasional)

First check

Verify tube connection brass ring can turn freely with assembly key

Test point: Tube connection brass ring (5)
Expected: Ring turns smoothly counterclockwise

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Tube detection board malfunction

Electronic tube detection not functioning; tube not detected when inserted or incorrectly detected

Ranked causes

1. Tube detection board failure or connector issue (occasional)

First check

Verify tube detection board connectors and wiring

Test point: Plug ST2 (4), plug ST1 (5), board fastening nuts (1)
Expected: All plugs seated, board fastened securely

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Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`0`	General error	Unknown	error
`1`	Timeout	Unknown	error
`10`	Offset I low pressure sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`11`	Offset II low pressure sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`110`	General calibration error, low pressure safety valve	Safety valve calibration failure	critical
`111`	Adjustment, low pressure safety valve not within range	Safety valve adjustment out of specification	warning
`12`	Offset safety pressure sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`13`	Offset differential pressure sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`130`	General error, flow	Flowmeter or sensor failure	error
`131`	Flow resistance too high	Flow measurement indicates obstruction	error
`133`	Flow input value too low	Flow calibration measurement out of range	error
`134`	Flow input value too high	Flow calibration measurement out of range	error
`135`	Modified flow sensor value	Unexpected flow sensor reading	warning
`136`	Flow sensor amplification too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`137`	Flow sensor amplification too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`138`	Offset proportional valve too low	Proportional valve calibration error	error
`139`	Offset proportional valve too high	Proportional valve calibration error	error
`14`	Offset high pressure sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`140`	Hysteresis proportional valve too low	Proportional valve calibration error	error
`141`	Hysteresis proportional valve too high	Proportional valve calibration error	error
`142`	Proportional valve amplification too low	Proportional valve amplification calibration error	error
`143`	Proportional valve amplification too high	Proportional valve amplification calibration error	error
`144`	Sticky proportional valve	Proportional valve response lag detected	error
`15`	Offset temperature sensor too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`16`	Offset current monitor of high pressure gas heating too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`17`	Offset gas heating too low	Sensor calibration error	error
`2`	General software error	Unknown	error
`20`	Offset I low pressure sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`21`	Offset II low pressure sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`22`	Offset safety pressure sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`23`	Offset differential pressure sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`24`	Offset high pressure sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`25`	Offset temperature sensor too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`255`	Test time too long	Calibration procedure exceeded time limit	warning
`26`	Offset current monitor of high pressure gas heating too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`27`	Offset high pressure gas heating too high	Sensor calibration error	error
`3`	EEPROM write error	Unknown	error
`4`	General gas supply error	Unknown	warning
`50`	General calibration error, low pressure	Low pressure calibration failure	error
`51`	Low pressure – large leak	Detected during calibration	warning
`52`	Low pressure – small leak	Detected during calibration	warning
`53`	Low pressure input value too low	Calibration measurement out of range	error
`54`	Low pressure input value too high	Calibration measurement out of range	error
`55`	Low pressure sensor amplification I too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`56`	Low pressure sensor amplification I too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`57`	Low pressure sensor amplification II too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`58`	Low pressure sensor amplification II too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`59`	Safety pressure sensor amplification too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`60`	Low pressure safety pressure sensor amplification too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`61`	Proportional valve malfunction	Unknown	error
`62`	Patient pressure sensor amplification too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`63`	Patient pressure sensor amplification too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`70`	General calibration error, high pressure	High pressure calibration failure	error
`73`	High pressure input value too low	Calibration measurement out of range	error
`74`	High pressure input value too high	Calibration measurement out of range	error
`75`	Modified high pressure sensor value	Unexpected sensor reading	warning
`76`	High pressure sensor amplification too low	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`77`	High pressure sensor amplification too high	Sensor amplification calibration error	error
`90`	General calibration error, low pressure regulator	LPR calibration failure	error
`91`	Adjustment, low pressure regulator not within range	LPR adjustment out of specification	warning

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