Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 182

Procedure STEP
5
11-4
ACTION
Fold the snap closure over the sample well:
a. Keeping your thumb or finger on the outside edge of the closure
clasp, press the rounded end of the closure until it snaps into place
b. Ensure that the cartridge is completely closed before inserting it
into the device
To close the immunoassay cartridge with the plastic closure clip:
a. First anchor the cartridge in place by using the thumb and index
finger of one hand to grasp the cartridge from its side edges away
from the sample inlet.
b. Use the thumb of the other hand to slide the plastic closure clip to
the right until it locks into place over the sample well.
Properly Closed Cartridge
These images display properly filled and closed cartridges. As such, they
may be inserted into the handheld.
Examples of Overfilled Cartridges
These images display overfilled cartridges. In the images at the top, the
sample exceeds the fill mark indicator. In the images at the bottom, you
will notice a bubble in the sample well.
Every effort should be made to fill cartridges properly before inserting
into the handheld device.
Art: 714373-01G Rev. Date: 15-Aug-16