Message
Cause
Action
Date Invalid,
Check Clock
Date outside six
month lifetime of
software.
Select 5-Clock Set from
Administration Menu. (Password
protected.)
Dead Batteries,
Replace Batteries
Insufficient power to
complete a test cycle.
Replace disposable batteries or
recharge the rechargeable battery.
Temperature Out of
Range, Check
Status page
Temperature outside
operating range of 16
to 30 °C.
Check handheld temperature by
pressing 1 for Analyzer Status under
the Administration Menu. Move
handheld to warmer area if below
operating range or to cooler area if
above the range.
Invalid or Expired
CLEW
Software expired or
corrupt.
Verify that the handheld’s date is
correct. Change software if expired.
Update again if not expired.
Analyzer Interrupted,
Use Another
Cartridge
Last cartridge run not
completed.
Check the battery pack inserted
properly. Check for Low Battery
startup warning.
Cartridge Error
Usually problem with
sample or cartridge
filling.
Use another cartridge. If same code
repeats more than twice, try another
handheld.
Cartridge Preburst
Calibrant pack burst
before cartridge inserted
into handheld.
Use another cartridge - do not press
on center of cartridge. Check that
cartridges have not been frozen.
Unable to Position
Sample
Cartridge not sealed.
Clot in sample.
Aberrant cartridge.
Use another cartridge.
Sample Positioned
Short of Fill Mark
Cartridge underfilled.
Use another cartridge - fill to Fill
Mark.
Sample Positioned
Beyond Fill Mark
Cartridge overfilled.
Use another cartridge - do not fill
beyond Fill Mark.
Test Cancelled by
Operator
User did not respond
to mandatory prompt
before handheld time
out.
No action required.
Cartridge Type Not
Recognized
Software does not
recognize cartridge.
Update software. Check to see if
cartridges are expired.
i-STAT 1
Downloader
Electronic
Simulator
i-STAT Printer
Martel Printer
See System Manual for instructions.
For
in vitro
diagnostic use.
2
Intended Use: The i-STAT 1 Analyzer is intended for use with i-STAT cartridges
for the
in vitro
quantification of various analytes in whole blood.
i-STAT 1
Downloader/Recharger
i-STAT Cartridges
System Components
15
Quality Check Messages and Codes
i-STAT 1 Analyzer
