Operator Training Guide
ABL
90 FLEX analyzer
1 of 36
EXT-VEND-MAN-0023-1 Owner:Julie Monnox Approved:27 Mar 2019
Page 1: ...Operator Training Guide ABL90 FLEX analyzer 1 of 36 EXT VEND MAN 0023 1 Owner Julie Monnox Approved 27 Mar 2019...
Page 2: ...and photos serving as trigger points for the trainer In addition there are suggestions as to when a task should be demonstrated by the trainer and when it should be performed hands on by the operator...
Page 3: ...s 15 7 Changing consumables 16 18 8 Troubleshooting 19 9 General information 20 10 Key Operator Training 21 11 Replacements 22 23 12 Clean the analyzer 24 13 Troubleshooting and guide 25 14 Quality co...
Page 4: ...ment behind the door Self cleaning inlet aspirates the sample in 5 seconds Automatic sample mixing for safePICO syringes mixing takes 7 seconds Integrated barcode reader Fully operational on battery a...
Page 5: ...3 Appropriate preheparinized sampler with dry electrolyte balanced heparin Heparin is the only anticoagulant recommended by Radiometer Slows the clotting process If applicable explain about the diffe...
Page 6: ...me of blood Too much blood increased risk of clotting Too little blood possible heparin binding effect may cause lower Ca2 value Flush solutions used in A lines must be removed from the sample site to...
Page 7: ...r will display current activity The analyzer can only measure samples when the screen shows Ready Training method First demonstrate how a sample is measured in real time speed before doing a slow step...
Page 8: ...s Key words LIFT ALIGN PUSH HOLD REMOVE CLOSE LIFT Lift the inlet to the syringe position until the green light appears ALIGN Align sampler with inlet gasket If available select mode PUSH Push the sam...
Page 9: ...nges Review printout 6 Documentation and reporting of results Patient results log Result retrieval Filtering results if required Trend facility if required Acid base chart 7 About ranges and critical...
Page 10: ...lant recommended by Radiometer Slows the clotting process If applicable explain about the different types of heparin Dry balanced non balanced Dry electrolyte balanced heparin Na K Ca2 is preferable I...
Page 11: ...e full length of the capillary tube or mix manually by inverting the capillary tube 20 times 7 Analyze quickly If not analyzed quickly the sample will continue to metabolize causing the following pO2...
Page 12: ...and attach the ABL90 FLEX Clot Catcher Hold the capillary tube by the clot catcher for better control Ensure that the clot catcher is placed at the opposite the end compared to the mixing wire Traini...
Page 13: ...OLD REMOVE CLOSE LIFT Lift the inlet to the Capillary position until the green light appears PUSH Push the capillary tube onto the inlet applying pressure to depress the inlet gasket HOLD Hold the cap...
Page 14: ...es Review printout 7 Documentation and reporting of results Patient results log Result retrieval Filtering results if required Trend facility if required Acid base chart 8 About ranges and critical li...
Page 15: ...e the trainee s understanding of how to change consumables point out and explain the following details on the consumables Reference sensor Do not shake the sensor cassette There is no need to mix the...
Page 16: ...er must unwind from below Let some paper extend out of the printer Close the cover and tell that the cover must click to be correctly in place Point to the analyzer screen and complete the procedure T...
Page 17: ...in the pump tube Lift the new solution pack out of its box as shown and place it on an even surface Now let the trainee try to get the solution pack out of the box Let the trainee pull the red pin out...
Page 18: ...be confirmed at the analyzer to advance the video guidance so press Action Completed Let the trainee do all of the following steps Pull the foil off the new sensor cassette pack Unscrew the lid and li...
Page 19: ...ellow If applicable explain about the following points Remaining test cycles Sensor cassette icon the number adjacent to the icon shows the number of tests that are left Solution pack icon the number...
Page 20: ...device according to local guidelines Compliance Infection control Always comply with hospital guidelines regarding collection handling and disposal of blood Password expiration if applicable discuss...
Page 21: ...erator training guides to ensure consistent messaging across training sessions Training check lists for signing off on training sessions Other training material Blood Gas Handbook Blood Gas Preanalyti...
Page 22: ...35 46 F Solution pack storage temperature 2 25 C 35 77 F Always ensure stock rotation Replacements Replacement intervals for consumables and inlet connector gasket The recommended replacement interval...
Page 23: ...emaining tests The sensor cassette was not removed from an analyzer during a long term shutdown procedure This data can be seen in the sensor cassette status screen Can a Solution Pack be used again A...
Page 24: ...NG Risk of infection Make sure you do not prick or scratch yourself on the inlet probe Stress the inlet probe must not be bent replace it if it is To clean the analyzer exterior Prerequisite A lint fr...
Page 25: ...o get out of Operator Action Needed mode 1 Follow the text and video instructions on the screen To get out of Troubleshooting needed mode 1 Follow the text and video instructions on the screen To get...
Page 26: ...on contained in the solution pack to do built in QC measurements These QC solutions are automatically registered in slots A B and C when a solution pack is installed Note The solution in slot A is S90...
Page 27: ...nutes 6 8 hours Every 30 minutes 8 12 hours Every hour 12 24 hours Every 2 hours A status calibration of all parameters except the oximetry parameters is done before every patient QC and sensitivity c...
Page 28: ...corrective actions A comprehensive evaluation ensures that specifications are met and that calibration and QC are correct If rejected the calibration QC is automatically repeated All actions are logg...
Page 29: ...ometry Light passes through a cuvette containing a hemolyzed blood sample The specific wavelengths absorbed and their intensity generate an absorption spectrum used to calculate oximetry parameters Th...
Page 30: ...te The electrical signal from each sensor is measured by proprietary analog electronics contained within the analyzer unit The sensors are located on sensor boards in the sensor cassette Top sensor bo...
Page 31: ...er is physically capable of measuring Reportable range is the range of results from a testing system or method over which the analytical performance is claimed The default reportable ranges stated in...
Page 32: ...the measuring system Limitations of the measuring system Please use the latest version of the ABL90 FLEX Instructions for use Specification chapter 32 of 36 EXT VEND MAN 0023 1 Owner Julie Monnox App...
Page 33: ...r anonymous operators For further instructions on how to manage operators please refer to the latest version of ABL90 FLEX Instructions for use under Setup Setup and Data backup For further instructio...
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