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i-STAT Alinity

Quick 

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Guide

Summary of Contents for e i-STAT Alinity

Page 1: ...i STAT Alinity Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...Alinity instrument and i STAT test cartridges refer to individual cartridge Instructions for Use and Systems Operation Manual CONTENTS Section 1 Instrument Setup New Instruments 1 Section 2 System Components 7 Section 3 Anatomy of the Instrument 8 Section 4 Screen Components and Their Meanings 9 Section 5 Cleaning Disinfecting 14 Section 6 Troubleshooting 18 Abbott Point of Care Inc 100 and 200 Ab...

Page 3: ...rm Patient Test 12APR2015 11 01 Home Home More Options IF BATTERY SHOWS A YELLOW OR RED BAR CONTINUE TO STEP 3 IF BATTERY HAS SUFFICIENT CHARGE CONTINUE TO STEP 4 1 CHECK FOR SUFFICENT BATTERY CHARGE 2 CHARGE BATTERY IF NEEDED OR MOVE TO STEP 4 3 1 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guide Art 731848 01 Rev K Rev Date 02 Apr 2021 INSTRUMENT SETUP New Instruments Charge immediately Charge needed soon Apr...

Page 4: ...EGION BAR CODE a b OR If instrument displays Set Region Code screen proceed to STEP If not proceed to STEP 6 4 2 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guide Art 731848 01 Rev K Rev Date 02 Apr 2021 INSTRUMENT SETUP New Instruments ...

Page 5: ...ollow prompts on screen 2 When prompted scan Region Code on box or letter 3 Continue to follow prompts on the screen 4 Once the instrument powers on the Region Code Barcode alert should no longer be displayed Proceed to STEP If Alert screen displays again repeat STEP If the Alert screen displays again contact your Abbott representative TOUCH SET REGION CODE 5 5 6 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guid...

Page 6: ...SECTION 1 4 Power instrument on and follow sequence 1 2 3 FINISH SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 6 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guide Art 731848 01 Rev K Rev Date 02 Apr 2021 ...

Page 7: ...SECTION 1 5 Set Clock 5 Set Language 4 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guide Art 731848 01 Rev K Rev Date 02 Apr 2021 ...

Page 8: ...SECTION 1 6 Set Units 6 Set Date Format 7 INSTRUMENT SETUP IS COMPLETE 8 i STATAlinity Quick Reference Guide Art 731848 01 Rev K Rev Date 02 Apr 2021 ...

Page 9: ...BASE STATION Used to recharge the battery installed in the i STAT Alinity i STAT CARTRIDGES Contains sensors and reagents for all patient and quality testing i STAT ALINITY RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Provides main power source to the instrument i STAT ALINITY ELECTRONIC SIMULATOR Provides an independent check on the instrument s thermal controls and success of software updates i STAT ALINITY PORTABLE PR...

Page 10: ...own the instrument BARCODE CAPTURE BUTTON Press and hold button in order to capture a barcode Audible cues indicate successful and unsuccessful barcode captures CARTRIDGE PORT Cartridge or Electronic Simulator is inserted into the cartridge port to initiate testing CAMERA AND IR PORT Camera is activated by pressing and holding the barcode capture button The display screen displays the object withi...

Page 11: ...nt starts the power up sequence the LED light will turn green and i STAT Alinity will appear briefly on the display screen During the power up sequence the i STAT Alinity instrument performs a series of self checks If all the self checks pass the instrument will display the Home screen If one or more self checks fail the instrument will display the Alerts Screen Home Screen ...

Page 12: ...t start up the instrument will display the Home screen Anatomy of a Home Screen A HEADER Area Contains Date Time Wireless Status Battery Status B BODY Area Contains Buttons provide access to pathways Perform Patient Test More Options C FOOTER Area Contains Home Button SCREEN COMPONENTS AND THEIR MEANINGS CONT A B C See Page 13 for screen icons and their meanings Home Screen ...

Page 13: ...r 2021 SCREEN COMPONENTS AND THEIR MEANINGS CONT If one or more start up self checks fail the instrument will display the Alerts Screen as shown in the example above Anatomy of Alerts Screen A WARNING or LOCKOUT ICON Indicates status of alert Instrument is locked until requirement is satisfied or Instrument warning B ALERTS INDICATOR Displays number of alerts C ALERT TITLE D ALERT DESCRIPTION Disp...

Page 14: ... a Pathway Screen A HEADER Identification Tab Displays details such as patient ID cartridge name liquid quality control name Header Action Tabs Provide options for screen navigation B PAGE TITLE C MESSAGE AREA D BODY Buttons in this area provide access to pathways OR Location of details such as data entry field help graphics selection options E SIDE ACTION TABS Provide access to area or action ind...

Page 15: ... locked Information Low Battery Wireless Status Battery Status Best Fully charged Very Good Approx 1 2 charged Good Charge needed soon Fair Charge immediately Poor Bolt indicates actively charging No Signal Charging No Connection Wireless Disabled Wireless Connecting Wireless Not Allowed Instructional Icons Mandatory A B C Disabled on instrument or via customization Testing is disabled when the ba...

Page 16: ...er need to be unplugged when being cleaned Remove a new disposable wipe from the container and squeeze to remove excess solution Gently wipe all outside surfaces noting the Sensitive Areas until all visible soil is removed Inspect all surfaces If necessary repeat until all visible soil is removed Wipe with dry gauze until dry 1 2 3 4 5 i STAT Alinity Instrument Base Station Printer and Electronic ...

Page 17: ...tions should be taken whenever working with blood or blood products Remove a wipe from the container and squeeze out any excess fluid before you begin to wipe the surface Wipe all surfaces three times This includes front back sides top and bottom WIPE WIPE 3X 3X WIPE WIPE 3X 3X W I P E 3 X 3 X 1 2 3 4 Wipe with gauze until dry Allow all surfaces to remain wet for 3 minutes SENSITIVE AREAS Avoid fo...

Page 18: ...ess fluid before you begin to wipe the surface Wipe the front as shown flip products on back side and repeat WIPE 3X LEFT RIGHT 1 2 WIPE 3X UP DOWN SENSITIVE AREAS Avoid forcing liquid into these areas D E F Base Station 10 Pin Connector Gold contact pins 2 USB Port D E F Electronic Simulator Area between protective cap retaining ring and white sensor area G WIPE 3 X 3 X 3X 3X 3 Allow all surfaces...

Page 19: ...uent cleaning and disinfecting Cleaning is necessary for the removal of visible organic soil Disinfecting is intended to kill microoganisms Follow recommendations from the FDA and CDC and your facility s policies and procedures for infection control CaviWipes EPA 46781 13 Note Super Sani Cloth is an acceptable disinfecting option for all markets except the United States APPROVED DISINFECTANT PRODU...

Page 20: ...ess blood added to cartridge When filling this cartridge the blood advanced past the level indicated by the fill to arrow Help Options Menu Home Cartridge Quality Check Failure Cartridge Was Overfilled Code 37 01 Print View Entered Info Options Menu i STAT CHEM8 Pt 654321 13OCT2025 08 33 View Cause Cartridge Quality Check Failure Resolution Cartridge Was Overfilled When filling a cartridge use care to ...

Page 21: ...rts Displayed before the Home screen appears Screen displays instructions for resolution 3 Alerts Alert button provides access to Alerts description Indicates a change in instrument status during testing For a full list of Quality Check Failure Codes and Alerts see the i STAT Alinity Instrument Section of the System Operations Manual ...

Page 22: ...lities that are otherwise disabled in the Software or decompile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software except as otherwise permitted by applicable law vi perform or attempt to perform any actions that would interfere with the proper working of the Software or vii otherwise use the Software except as expressly allowed under the EULA The Software is provided As Is without warranty of...

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