Art: 723085-00K Rev. Date: 30-OCT-2014
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Fill and Insert the Cartridge
1. Hold syringe tip directly over sample well of cartridge and gently press plunger to
deliver blood into cartridge.
When blood reaches fill mark on cartridge, stop adding blood. Some blood must be in
sample well – add blood to well if necessary. Put cap back on syringe (arterial samples).
2. Pressing on tab, fold snap closure over sample well until it clicks into place.
DO NOT
press directly over sample well.
Slightly 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 display “Identifying Cartridge”, then a time-to-result bar. Results
will be shown in 2 to 3 minutes.
For ACT and hematocrit testing, keep the analyzer on a level surface with the
display facing up during testing. A level surface includes running the analyzer in
the downloader/recharger.
DO NOT
remove cartridge until the “Cartridge Locked” message is removed and
results are displayed on screen.
4. When results are shown, the cartridge may be removed and discarded with
other test materials.
