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Avoid getting liquids, dirt, blood, or control solution into the meter’s power or
data ports.
It is recommended that the meter is stored in its carrying case after each use.
The
Mission
®
PT/INR meter is a precision electronic instrument. Please
handle it with care.
Always check to ensure all display segments appear when the meter is
turned on. This ensures the meter is working properly.
Note:
All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous after first use and
can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after cleaning and
disinfection. Please follow proper precautions when handling the
meter.
General Maintenance
For best results, the meter should be cleaned after each day of testing.
Replacing the Optics Cover
Examine the underside of the optics cover. It should be clean and free of
blood or other debris. If necessary, clean the underside of the optics cover
using the DisCide Ultra Disinfecting wipes as previously outlined.
The meter optics cover can easily be removed if it becomes contaminated or
damaged. The optics cover is designed to be removed without damaging
the meter.
Hold the meter in one hand. Firmly grasp the optics cover with the other
hand with the thumb located on the underside of the optics cover.
Place sideways pressure on the optics cover, bending one arm attaching the
optics cover to the meter and moving the other arm with its mounting tab
away from its seat. Rotate the free optics cover mounting arm up away
from its seat. Once the free arm is away from its seat, the second arm can
be disengaged, freeing the optics cover from the meter.
Attach a new optics cover by grasping the optics cover and meter, as
explained above, and locate one mounting arm tab into its seat.
Rotate the optics cover down until the second mounting arm snaps into its
seat. The optics cover should move freely once it is snapped into place.
Once the optics cover is attached, replace the strip holder.
