System Components
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i-STAT
Alinity v
— User Manual
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• Be sure to install all cables and power supplies so they do not pose a trip
hazard. Mount equipment so cables and accessories stay clear of walkways.
• Allow the analyzer temperature to stabilize to operating temperature and
humidity specifications prior to use.
• Check temperature strip for each new shipment of cartridges.
• Verify that the temperature in transit was maintained by reading the
temperature strip included in each shipping container.
• Keep the test cartridge and the analyzer at the temperature of the room
where they are to be used.
• Condensation on a cold cartridge can prevent proper contact with the
analyzer.
• If a printout appears inconsistent with a patient’s clinical assessment, verify that
the correct patient record was selected (patient ID, date and time of test, etc.). If
the record is not correct, select the correct record and print. If the printout still
does not match the data in the analyzer, the printer needs service and the
printed results must not be used. If another printer is available, retry.
• Clinical settings that demand fail-safe testing should have a backup analyzer
or test source available.
• Follow site specific guidelines for integration of wireless devices into the
facility/facility environment.
• Check with authorities for local, state, and/or national requirements for disposal.
DO NOT:
• Attempt to remove a test cartridge during the testing cycle. The force that
would be necessary to do so could damage the analyzer.
• Place metal objects on or near the exposed charging contacts on all peripherals.
• Store batteries in such a manner that they may short circuit each other,
or allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts.
• Expose the battery to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Try to connect any non-electrically isolated equipment to the i-STAT Alinity Base
Station.
• Connect the i-STAT Alinity Base Station to unauthorized medical devices or
other equipment.
• Disturb the analyzer or the printer until printing is complete, since this will
interrupt the printout. If printing is interrupted, realign the analyzer and the
printer, or replace the analyzer in the Base Station to resume printing.
