i-STAT
Alinity v
— User Manual
650-7100 Rev. A
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It is recommended that the i-STAT Alinity v Analyzer, base station, printer, and
electronic simulator be cleaned periodically or whenever visibly soiled. Standard
precautions should be taken whenever working with blood or blood products.
Sensitive Areas
When cleaning the i-STAT Alinity v Analyzer with a lint-free tissue or cloth,
power off the analyzer and place it on a level surface. Do not clean or disinfect
the analyzer while it is in the Base Station. The Base Station does not need to
be unplugged when it is 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.
i-STAT Alinity v Analyzer, Base Station, Printer, Rechargeable Battery and Elec-
tronic Simulator
Avoid forcing liquid into these areas:
i-STAT Alinity v Analyzer
Cartridge Port
10-Pin Connector under the camera
Gold contacts (2) on the outside of the battery
Base Station
10-Pin Connector
Gold contact pins (2)
USB Port
Electronic
Simulator
Area between
protective cap
retaining ring
and white
sensor area
2
1
3
4
5
G
E
D
F
B
A
C
Cleaning
A
B
C
D
E
F
Maintenance