I. INTRODUCTION, continued
This professional user guide includes all the information that you need to run
point-of-care assays using the CardioChek Plus professional test system.
Before you begin testing, please read this entire user guide and the package
inserts (instructions for use), which are included with the PTS Panels test
strips.
Please remember to return the enclosed warranty card to PTS, Inc. to ensure
that you receive product updates and other important information.
For questions or additional assistance with your CardioChek Plus test system,
please contact PTS, Inc. (Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. US EST) using the
following contact information:
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
7736 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA
+1-317-870-5610 (Direct)
+1-877-870-5610 (Toll-free inside the US)
+1-317-870-5608 (Fax)
Email:
Website:
Important Safety Instructions
Users should adhere to Standard Precautions when handling or using this
analyzer. All parts of the glucose monitoring system should be considered
potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting blood-borne pathogens
between patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, refer to
“Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents
in Healthcare Settings 2007”,
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html
The analyzer should be cleaned and disinfected after use on each patient. This
system may only be used for testing multiple patients when Standard Precautions
and the manufacturer’s disinfection procedures are followed.
Only auto-disabling, single use lancing devices may be used with this device.
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