Refurbished Smiths Medical CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump
The CADD-Legacy™ PLUS Model 6500 is a compact, programmable infusion pump designed for flexible delivery of fluids in various clinical applications. It supports continuous and intermittent infusion modes and can be used across a variety of clinical care environments.
Engineered for precision, this pump provides customizable infusion settings and a user-friendly interface. It operates using AA batteries or an AC adapter and is compatible with a variety of fluid delivery routes. Safety features include multiple built-in alarms and a programmable interface to support consistent and controlled infusion.
Features:
- Infusion Modes: Continuous and Intermittent
- Delivery Resolution: 0.050 ml per pump stroke (nominal)
- Power Options: Operates on 2 AA alkaline batteries or optional AC adapter
- Infusion Accuracy: ±6% nominal system delivery accuracy
- Compact Design: Lightweight at 13.8 oz (with batteries and empty reservoir)
Specifications:
Dimensions:
- 1.6″ D x 3.8″ W x 4.4″ H (excluding cassette)
Continuous Mode:
- Reservoir: 1–9999 ml (programmable in 1 ml increments)
- Rate: 0.1–125 ml/hr (adjustable in 0.1 ml/hr increments)
Intermittent Mode:
- Dose Volume: 0.1–1000 ml
- Dose Duration: 1 minute to 24 hours
- Dose Cycle: 10 minutes to 96 hours
- KVO Rate: 0–125 ml/hr
- Programmable start delay: Immediate to 96 hours
Alarms & Safety Alerts:
- Low or depleted battery
- High pressure or occlusion alerts
- Air in line detection
- Reservoir empty or low
- Disposable attachment monitoring
- System or key faults
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Smiths Medical CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump?
The Smiths Medical CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump is a compact ambulatory infusion pump designed for continuous, intermittent, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) therapies. It is widely used for pain management and outpatient infusion therapy, delivering medications through intravenous, subcutaneous, epidural, and other clinically approved routes.
What therapies can the CADD 6500 be used for?
The CADD 6500 supports a broad range of therapies including post-operative pain management, palliative care, outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT), hydration therapy, and chemotherapy. Its flexibility allows clinicians to program continuous infusions, scheduled intermittent doses, and patient-controlled bolus dosing depending on clinical need.
What infusion modes does the CADD 6500 offer?
The pump supports two primary delivery modes: continuous infusion and intermittent infusion. It can also be used in PCA configurations when paired with appropriate accessories, allowing patient-activated demand dosing in addition to programmed background infusions.
What is PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)?
PCA allows a patient to self-administer a preset dose of medication (usually pain medication) by pressing a demand button, within safety limits set by the healthcare provider. The pump tracks doses given and enforces lockout intervals to prevent overdosing while maintaining effective pain control.
What medications can be used with the CADD 6500?
The CADD 6500 is used for a variety of medications including opioids for pain control, antibiotics for outpatient therapy, and other physician-prescribed infusion drugs. The pump is designed to handle a wide range of drug concentrations and infusion protocols depending on the clinical application.
What are the key specifications of the CADD 6500?
The pump delivers infusion rates from 0.1 to 125 mL/hr in continuous mode and supports dose volumes up to 1,000 mL in intermittent mode. It is powered by two AA batteries, includes an internal event log, and is designed for lightweight ambulatory use.
How accurate is the CADD 6500 infusion delivery?
The system delivers medication with a nominal accuracy of approximately ±6%, depending on configuration and therapy type. This level of accuracy is standard for ambulatory infusion pumps in its class.
What safety features does the CADD 6500 include?
The pump includes multiple safety systems such as air-in-line detection, upstream and downstream occlusion alarms, cassette detection, low battery alerts, and programmable lockout settings for PCA therapy. These features are designed to reduce infusion errors and ensure safe medication delivery.
How does the CADD 6500 detect occlusions or air in the line?
The pump continuously monitors pressure and tubing conditions using internal sensors. If an occlusion or air bubble is detected, the pump triggers an alarm and pauses infusion to prevent unsafe delivery conditions.
What makes the CADD 6500 different from other infusion pumps?
Unlike large hospital-based pumps, the CADD 6500 is portable and designed for ambulatory use. Its ability to combine continuous, intermittent, and PCA dosing in a single lightweight device makes it especially useful for home infusion therapy and outpatient pain management programs.
Do refurbished CADD 6500 pumps include a drug library?
No. The CADD 6500 does not rely on modern “smart pump” drug library systems like hospital-based infusion platforms. Instead, dosing parameters are manually programmed by clinicians based on prescribed therapy, making it highly flexible but dependent on correct clinical setup.
Can the CADD 6500 be used at home?
Yes. The CADD 6500 is commonly used in home infusion and ambulatory care settings because of its portability, battery operation, and ability to deliver long-duration therapies with minimal interruption.
Is this CADD 6500 new or refurbished?
This CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump has been professionally refurbished, tested, and verified for proper operation prior to shipment by Outfront Medical.
What warranty is included?
This refurbished Smith Medical CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump includes a 1-year warranty from Outfront Medical.
Why choose the CADD 6500 Legacy Plus PCA Pump?
The CADD 6500 is a proven ambulatory infusion platform known for reliability, portability, and programming flexibility. It supports continuous, intermittent, and PCA therapy options in a single compact system, making it a strong choice for hospitals, outpatient programs, and home infusion providers.
