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i-STAT

User Guide

©2014 Abbott Point of Care Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in USA. i-STAT is a registered trademark of
the Abbott group of companies in various jurisdictions.
Abaxis and VetScan are registered trademarks of Abaxis.

For Veterinary Use Only.

Summary of Contents for VetScan i-STAT 1

Page 1: ...bott Point of Care Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA i STAT is a registered trademark of the Abbott group of companies in various jurisdictions Abaxis and VetScan are registered trademarks of Aba...

Page 2: ...Art 723085 00K Rev Date 30 OCT 2014...

Page 3: ...Cartridge Perform a Patient Test cTnI cartridge 16 18 Review Results 19 VetScan i STAT Test Reference Ranges 20 Quality Checks Troubleshooting Cartridge Test Information 21 Reviewing Stored Results 2...

Page 4: ...ge Features VetScan i STAT 1 Features Display ON OFF Key Print Key Backlight and 0 Key Menu Key Cartridge Port Numeric Keys 0 9 Page Key Scan Key Clear Key Enter Key Laser Barcode Scanner Window Batte...

Page 5: ...ty to test whole blood eliminates many sources of error as well as time consuming and costly steps inherent in other methods Overview of the VetScan i STAT1 System Fill and seal cartridge with patient...

Page 6: ...Electronic Simulator printer or communication device in an attempt to repair it or resolve a problem may cause erroneous results and invalidate your warranty If the troubleshooting procedures found in...

Page 7: ...ther causes The analyzer will continue to initialize test cycles when the analyzer is customized to warn but not block testing when a scheduled external Electronic Simulator is missed when a FAIL resu...

Page 8: ...essage when the On Off key is pressed and a flashing battery icon will appear when battery replacement is needed Stored results are not lost when batteries are fully discharged or removed Stored resul...

Page 9: ...1 15 26 18JUNyy Administration Menu 1 Analyzer Status 2 Data Review 3 QualityTests 4 Customization 5 Set Clock 6 Transmit Data 7 Utility Analyzer Status Temp 27 1 C Pressure 761mmHg Battery 8 54V Uses...

Page 10: ...number key corresponding to the units in which you would like the analyte reported 11 Once all analytes are set to the units you wish to report press twice to return to the Main Menu 8 Art 723085 00K...

Page 11: ...oth Cartridge Information and Cartridge Lot Number should be now appear on display as Required 12 Press to turn analyzer off and save the settings If settings are not shown as Required return to Step...

Page 12: ...acility and not the type of EDTA anticoagulant in the collection tube used to draw samples for the hematology analyzer Instructions for Customizing theVetScan i STAT 1 Analyzer for Hematocrit Options...

Page 13: ...efore use A cartridge must be used immediately after removing it from its protective pouch Do not remove it until you reach the appropriate step in the patient testing process Using a Cartridge for Pa...

Page 14: ...r sample collection Test CHEM8 CG8 CG4 and EC8 cartridges within 10 minutes of sample collection For other cartridges test within 30 minutes of sample collection For Arterial Samples except for ACT te...

Page 15: ...Note If you make a mistake press left arrow key to clear entry a Scan or manually enter your operator ID as prompted Press or press the ENT button to bypass this prompt b Scan or manually enter the p...

Page 16: ...absorb blood Press pipette plunger slowly until air is removed If air bubble is stuck tap pipette gently If an air bubble was trapped at top of pipette it may start to move toward tip In this case wai...

Page 17: ...ly lift finger and ensure cartridge is closed before completely removing finger from closure 3 Push cartridge into analyzer port as shown until cartridge clicks into place The analyzer will first disp...

Page 18: ...Quality Check Code 69 Scan or Enter Operator ID _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Cartridge Locked Scan or Enter Patient ID _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Cartridge Locked ENT 3 ENT 3 ENT 3 ENT 3 2 SCAN 4 To perform a pati...

Page 19: ...y tip through stopper into blood sample Slowly pull back on plunger to draw blood into syringe until it is about half full Bubbles can cause a quality check failure If air bubbles form throughout samp...

Page 20: ...from the inlet port Use thumb of other hand to slide the plastic closure clip to the right until it locks into place Keep fingers away from other side of clip to avoid getting blood on gloves 6 Push...

Page 21: ...r limit of the reportable range respectively The flag indicates that the results for this test were dependent upon the result of a test flagged as either or Action if results are flagged as or send th...

Page 22: ...20 Art 723085 00K Rev Date 30 OCT 2014 A Bibliography for these ranges appears at the end of this guide...

Page 23: ...Code 79 or 80 If code occurs a second time analyzer has been damaged and needs to be replaced A complete list of Quality Checks is in the Operator s Manual In addition to the quality checks that are...

Page 24: ...All quality control sample records Proficiency Proficiency testing is a type of Quality Test Not required for testing under a Certificate of Waiver Cal Ver Calibration Verification is a type of Quali...

Page 25: ...l automatically enter the power saving mode When in the power saving mode the POWER indicator will change from a solid color light to pulsed illumination The printer s rechargeable battery needs to be...

Page 26: ...able battery from its packaging With the thumb and index finger of one hand grasp the connector at the end of the red white black battery wires 5 Assure proper connector alignment as shown then slide...

Page 27: ...the bottom of the roll 3 Sit the new paper roll in the compartment such that the leading edge is resting outside the compartment on the printer casing 4 Close the lid until it snaps into place Note 1...

Page 28: ...e reprint still does not match the analyzer data the printer requires service and the printed results must not be used Skin irritation including caustic burns injury may occur following exposure to a...

Page 29: ...printer or fluorescent lamp to a greater distance from each other Turn off fluorescent lights within close proximity of the i STAT 1 Printer when printing records via a serial connection Print directl...

Page 30: ...new roll cut the end off the paper roll feed out the creased paper using the Paper Feed button and reload ensuring the paper has a clear straight edge Before use open the paper cup lid and ensure that...

Page 31: ...printing and Status light flashing at rate of 0 25 seconds print head temperature too hot Printing will be suspended until print head temperature returns to normal level Caution Use only batteries sup...

Page 32: ...h them Caution Do not place metal objects on or near the exposed gold charging contacts Be sure to install all cables and power supplies so they do not pose a trip hazard Mount equipment so cables and...

Page 33: ...ery Blinking Red Fast Charge Pending Solid Red Fast Charging Solid Green Trickle Charging Indicator lights indicate the following when charging a spare battery Off No Rechargable Battery Solid Green T...

Page 34: ...en prompted for Password press the Enter key or the enter the password 5 Press Clear Memory 6 Select from the Clear Memory menu 1 Previous to current month and year as shown 2 Previous to previous mon...

Page 35: ...perform the simulator test or automatically run the simulator more frequently as required or desired Performing Daily Quality Control with the Electronic Simulator Check each analyzer with the Electro...

Page 36: ...s 8 Remove Simulator from its box Remove protective cap Take care not to touch gold contact pads 9 Enter serial number found on label of Electronic Simulator 10 Insert Electronic Simulator into analyz...

Page 37: ...ial Downloader or Serial Downloader Recharger and a PC with Windows 2000 or higher Thermal Probe Check The analyzer s thermal probes should be checked every six months This check can be performed in c...

Page 38: ...to reorder the product Serial number The serial number will appear adjacent to this symbol Model number The model number will appear adjacent to this symbol Manufacturer In vitro diagnostic medical d...

Page 39: ...Drugs on Clinical Laboratory Tests 3rd ed Washington DC American Association of Clinical Chemistry 1990 BUN Glucose Ionized Calcium PO2 sO2 Lactate Creatinine 1 D S young Effects of Drugs on Clinical...

Page 40: ...ac Troponin I Concentrations as Determined by 3 Analyzers J Vet Intern Med 2006 20 1136 1142 3 W E Herndon M D Kittleson K Sanderson K J Drobatz A G Clifford N J Summerfield A Linde M M Sleeper Cardia...

Page 41: ...not used in accordance with Abaxis operating procedures and instructions 2 Defects due to improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer or an unauthorized person 3 Defects due to using accessories and o...

Page 42: ...Box 18510 2502 EM The Hague The Netherlands Tel 31 70 345 8570 Fax 31 70 346 7299 AbaxisTechnical Service Abaxis Technical Service personnel can help with your questions about the VetScan i STAT 1 Han...

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