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i-STAT
Alinity — Quick Reference Guide
Art: 731848-01 Rev. M Rev. Date: 25-Jul-2022
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT
The i-STAT Alinity is programmed to perform quality checks throughout the
testing cycle.
The instrument has several methods of notifying operators of failed quality
checks.
1. Quality Check Failures
- Are displayed when the instrument identifies a problem while running a
cartridge or simulator
- There are 4 types of quality check failures:
1. Instrument
2. Cartridge
3. Sample
4. Software
- Screen displays the type of failure and instructions for resolution.
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Cause
Excess blood added to cartridge.
When filling this cartridge, the blood
advanced past the level indicated by
the 'fill to' arrow.
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Cartridge Quality Check Failure
Cartridge Was Overfilled
Code: 37-01
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Entered Info
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i-STAT CHEM8+
Pt: 654321
13OCT2025 08:33
View Cause
Cartridge Quality Check Failure
Resolution
Cartridge Was Overfilled
When filling a cartridge, use care to
advance blood to the level indicated by
the 'fill to' arrow.
Repeat testing with a freshly filled
cartridge.
Carefully observe the help provided
throughout the testing pathway.
If the same quality check failure displays,
contact the system administrator for
further instruction.
Code: 37-01
Help
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Entered Info
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i-STAT CHEM8+
Pt: 654321
13OCT2025 08:33
TROUBLESHOOTING