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This manual provides all necessary instructions for 

the routine operation and maintenance of the Nova 

StatStrip Xpress Lactate Meter. Please read this 

manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you attain 

optimum performance from your Meter.

WARNING: Blood samples and blood products are potential 

sources of infectious agents. Handle all blood products and 

strips with care. Gloves and protective clothing are recom-

mended.

This section introduces the meter and covers requirements, 

tests performed, procedural limitations, clinical utility, and 

sample handling.

Introduction

Summary of Contents for StatStrip Xpress

Page 1: ...Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Meter Instructions for Use Manual For Export Only...

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Page 3: ...y 13 The Sample 13 Interfering Substances 14 Operation Overview 15 Meter Sleep Wakeup 17 Setup 18 Installing the Battery Replacing 18 Set the Time 20 Set Date Format 23 Beeper On or Off 27 Testing QC...

Page 4: ...g Stored Test Results 42 Troubleshooting 44 Battery Check 44 Error Codes 48 Appendix 52 Specifications 53 Reference Values 54 Lactate Methodology 55 Quality Control Solution 56 Chemistry Measurement 5...

Page 5: ...c medical device REP EC Authorized Representative in the European Community Product fulfills the requirements of Directive 98 79 EC IVDD Caution consultaccompanying documents Consult instructions for...

Page 6: ...ure of the StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Meter is factory set to mmol L Throughout this manual NOTES provide important or helpful operating information CAUTIONS provide information that is importa...

Page 7: ...e safety and operating instructions before operating the meter 2 Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference 3 Observe all warnings on the meter and in the operating instructions...

Page 8: ...dard hospital procedures Disposal of Used Batteries for customers in Europe This symbol on the battery label indicates that the battery provided with the meter should not be treated as household waste...

Page 9: ...with local regulations for biohazardous waste Environmental Operating temperature range 59 F to 104 F 15 C to 40 C Relative humidity range 10 to 90 non condensing The maximum altitude for Meter operat...

Page 10: ...6 Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Meter LCD Display Left Arrow Button Mode Button Right Arrow Button Lactate Test Strip mmol L Result in mmol L Test Strip Ejector Push Up to Eject...

Page 11: ...ow Battery Indicator Blood or Control Drop Indicator Test Result mmol L Beeper ON Indicator Lactate Test Result AM or PM Indicator Date Day Hour Minute Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Meter Scr...

Page 12: ...titative determination of Lactate Lac in fresh venous and arterial whole blood It is intended to provide plasma equivalent results to labora tory methods The Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Met...

Page 13: ...ared to help you attain optimum performance from your Meter WARNING Blood samples and blood products are potential sources of infectious agents Handle all blood products and strips with care Gloves an...

Page 14: ...only the Nova StatStrip Lactate Test Strips with the Nova StatStrip Lactate Meter If test result is higher or lower than expected run a control solution test Remove the test strip from the vial only w...

Page 15: ...Nova StatStrip Lactate Test Strips are used for whole blood testing only Healthcare professionals and others using this system on multiple patients should be aware that all products or objects that co...

Page 16: ...test strips to measure lactate in a whole blood sample a Quality Control QC solution linearity or proficiency solutions The meter can store up to 400 patient and or quality control test results The us...

Page 17: ...tatus of patients suspected of having lactic acidosis Ref 1 Burtis Carl A and Ashwood Edward R ed 1999 Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry Philadel phia PA W B Saunders Co The Sample Venous and Arter...

Page 18: ...dL mmol L Acetaminophen 20 0 0 66 Ascorbic Acid 10 0 0 57 Bilirubin 15 0 0 26 Cholesterol 500 0 12 9 Creatinine 6 0 0 53 Dopamine 10 0 0 53 Ephedrine 0 9 0 055 Glucose 900 0 49 7 Ibuprofen 48 0 2 33...

Page 19: ...conds Prior to analysis the operator may designate the test sample as a quality control sample level C1 or C2 Test results are automatically stored into non volatile memory The operator can recall and...

Page 20: ...ttery provides power to operate the meter The battery provides sufficient power to operate for approximately 600 tests A low battery warning on the meter display alerts the operator to change the batt...

Page 21: ...owing conditions should be expected If blanking occurs when a Patient Result screen is displaying the result is automatically saved If the currently displayed screen is a Setup screen any unconfirmed...

Page 22: ...enable the sample counter and set the date display format Installing the Battery Replacing The meter is powered by a single 3V coin cell battery 2450 Install Replace the battery as follows 1 Remove th...

Page 23: ...e software version and the current date and time will appear for 3 seconds then the screen will go blank 4 If this is the initial installation go to setup If this is a battery replacement and the batt...

Page 24: ...t The software version and the default date and time will appear for 3 seconds Go to setup to configure the meter Set the Time 1 Press the MODE button for longer than 3 seconds The meter if in Sleep M...

Page 25: ...ton to accept the Hour Format 4 The meter displays the current time or the default time with the hour digits flashing 5 PresstheRight LeftArrow buttonstoscrollfrom1AM to 12PM for 12 Hr Clock or 0 to 2...

Page 26: ...button to accept the displayed Hour choice 7 Next set the minutes digits flashing Press the Right Left Arrow buttons to scroll from 00 to 59 minutes 8 Press the MODE button to accept the displayed Mi...

Page 27: ...rmat The display is 12 31 2010 or 31 12 2010 2 You can choose to have the date displayed as DD MM or MM DD Press the Right Left Arrow buttons to toggle between DD MM or MM DD 3 Press the MODE button t...

Page 28: ...24 4 The year should be flashing Press the Right Left Arrow buttons to select the current year 5 Press the MODE button to accept the displayed Year Setup...

Page 29: ...25 6 The month should be flashing Press the Right Left Arrow buttons to scroll through the 12 months 1 to 12 7 Press the MODE button to accept the displayed Month Setup...

Page 30: ...26 8 The day should be flashing Press the Right Left Ar row buttons to scroll through the days of the month 9 Press the MODE button to scroll the displayed Day Setup...

Page 31: ...27 Beeper On or Off 1 Press the Right Left Arrow buttons to toggle between Beeper ON or OFF flashing 2 Press the MODE button to accept the displayed ON or OFF Setup...

Page 32: ...28 End is displayed with the entered date and time Press the Mode button for 1 5 seconds to exit Setup or the meter will time out in 1 minute Setup...

Page 33: ...c ommended for use with the Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Meter and the Nova StatStrip Lactate Test Strips Run 2 different levels of the StatStrip Lactate Control Solutions during each 24 hours of tes...

Page 34: ...stitution s quality control policy or local regulatory requirements Anytime there is a concern the accuracy of the meter may have been affected by rough handling such as dropping the meter Testing a Q...

Page 35: ...insert sheet for complete instructions indications precau tions and limitations of the system 1 Insert a test strip into the meter All segments of the screen will display for 2 seconds Then a flashing...

Page 36: ...the desired control level C1 and C2 3 Touch the end of the test strip to a drop of control solution until the test strip fills and the meter beeps NOTE A quick beep sounds when sufficient control sol...

Page 37: ...re available on screen in 13 seconds 5 There is one long beep when the results are ready There are 3 short beeps if test results are outside the measurement range of the test strip Testing a Quality C...

Page 38: ...ion test results are within expected range 1 Insert a test strip into the meter All segments of screen will display for 2 seconds Then a flashing blood drop will display NOTE If strip is re moved befo...

Page 39: ...whole blood sample 4 Use either a syringe or a pipette to add a blood drop to the Lactate test strip 5 When the blood drop appears touch the end of the test strip to the blood drop until the test stri...

Page 40: ...36 7 There is one long beep when the results are ready There are 3 short beeps if test results are outside the range of the test strip Testing a Blood Sample Result in mmol L...

Page 41: ...or Hi greater than the measurement range repeat the test NOTE Test results are automatically saved If no activity for 1 minute the meter will time out screen goes blank Testing a Blood Sample HI Lact...

Page 42: ...ess Lactate Hospital Meter There are 4 levels in the StatStrip Lactate Linearity kit 1 Insert a test strip into the meter All segments of screen will display for 2 seconds Then a flashing blood drop w...

Page 43: ...ncy solution until the test strip fills and the meter beeps NOTE LinearitylProficiency test results are stored in memory as a blood sample NOTE A quick beep sounds when sufficient linearity proficienc...

Page 44: ...Testing a Linearity Proficiency Solution 4 There is one long beep when the results are ready There are 3 short beeps if test results are outside the measurement range of the test strip Result in mmol...

Page 45: ...he screen displays on the mem memory screen If there are tests saved the most recent test is displayed first 3 Press the left arrow button to scroll backward thru results Press the right arrow button...

Page 46: ...all results 1 Press the Mode button once to display the number of stored test results 2 Press the Right and Left arrow button simultaneously for longer than 3 seconds 3 The screen displays the number...

Page 47: ...press the left and right buttons simultaneously for greater than 3 seconds All results are deleted The screen will display OK and dELEtEd as shown below 5 To exit without deleting results press the M...

Page 48: ...or the Nova StatStrip Xpress Lactate Hospital Meter Battery Check The battery provides sufficient power to operate for approximately 600 tests A battery low warning will alert the user to replace the...

Page 49: ...Insert a test strip to the meter when it is turned off All segments will display for 2 seconds Battery is OK a flashing blood drop appears at the lower left corner of the screen Continue with testing...

Page 50: ...ood drop and battery icon appear at the lower left corner of the screen battery charge sufficient for up to 10 tests Continue with testing as usual Battery icon remains on the screen Flashing Blood Dr...

Page 51: ...battery icon at the lower left corner of the screen battery charge insufficient for testing Meter will not operate and battery icon disappears when the test strip is removed Replace the battery Batter...

Page 52: ...isplays after the test strip is inserted and the all segments screen displays for 2 seconds If the beeper is enabled there are also 3 quick beeps Then the Error Code is displayed on the screen E0 Soft...

Page 53: ...he test again If you get the same error call Nova Technical Support E2 Operating Temperature Error The Meter temperature is outside of the range for testing Action Move the meter to an area where the...

Page 54: ...perform the test using an alternate test strip vial or alternate method E4 Short Sample Error An insufficient sample volume Control or blood was drawn into the test strip Action Repeat the test with a...

Page 55: ...rip If the error persists perform the test using an alternate test strip vial or alternate method E8 Bad Strip Error The test strip is defective or bad Action Repeat the test with a new test strip If...

Page 56: ...test with a new test strip If the error persists perform the test using an alternate test strip vial or alternate method Appendix The Appendix includes solution and reagent specifications accuracy an...

Page 57: ...hodology Enzyme Amperometric Lactate Test Results mmol L Sample Type Whole blood Venous Arterial Lactate Test Range 0 3 to 20 0 mmol L Test Time 13 seconds Test Strip Volumes 0 6 L Memory storage 400...

Page 58: ...5 g Size 3 6x2 3x0 9 in 91 4x58 4x22 9 mm Reference Values Each laboratory should establish and maintain its own reference value The value given here should be used only as a guide Lactate1 0 7 2 5 mm...

Page 59: ...e measurement is based on the following methodology 1 L Lactate LODox Pyruvate LODred 2 LODred Fe CN 6 3 LODox Fe CN 6 4 e 3 Fe CN 6 4 Fe CN 6 3 The current generated at the electrode is proportional...

Page 60: ...on QC Solutions Levels 1 2 Linearity Solutions Levels 1 2 3 4 Chemistry Measurement The typical imprecision for lactate both for within run and day to day Lactate Levels CV mmol L 0 76 9 1 2 16 5 9 10...

Page 61: ...are available from Nova Biomedical DESCRIPTION Instructions for Use Manual 47654 Quick Reference Guide 47631 StatStrip Lactate Test Strips 50 test strips per box 47486 Lactate Control Solution Level...

Page 62: ...cleaning the meter please follow the guidelines listed below Dilute Bleach A 10 solution of household bleach Sodium Hypochlorite may be used 70 Isopropyl rubbing Alcohol may be used Commercial surface...

Page 63: ...ing water DO NOT spray the meter with a disinfectant solution CAUTION Do Not attempt to open the meter to make any repairs Your warranty and all claims will be void Call Nova Biomedical or an authoriz...

Page 64: ...Nova representative or any force of nature B Work which in the sole and exclusive opinion of Nova is impractical to perform because of location alterations in the Nova equipment or connec tion of the...

Page 65: ...ed to be free of defects until the end of the expiration date or 90 days after the date opened The item must be placed into service prior to the expira tion date printed on the packaging Freight is pa...

Page 66: ...XCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS OR PARTS THEIR DESIGN SUITABILITY FOR USE INSTAL LATION OR OPERATION NOVA BI...

Page 67: ...Vienna Austria Tel 43 1 603 09700 Nova Biomedical KK B 3F Omori Bellport 26 Minami Oi 6 chome Shinagawa ku Tokyo 140 0013 Japan Tel 813 5471 5461 REP EC EU Authorized Representative Nova Biomedical U...

Page 68: ...Waltham MA 02454 9141 Fax 1 781 893 6998 U S A Web www novabiomedical com U S Patent Nos 6 258 229 6 287 451 6 837 976 and 6 942 770 CA 2 375 089 2 375 092 EP 1 212 609 Made in the USA by Nova Biomed...

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