Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 290

Code Cause/Action
Number Message on Display
21 Cartridge Preburst / Use
Another Cartridge
31, 34, 44 Unable to Position
Sample / Use Another
Cartridge
35, 36 Sample Positioned
Short of Fill Mark / Use
Another Cartridge
30, 37 Sample Positioned
Beyond Fill Mark / Use
Another Cartridge
38, 39 Insufficient Sample /
Use Another Cartridge
46 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
47 Cartridge Not Inserted
Properly / Reinsert
Cartridge
48 Analyzer Error / See
Manual
49 Poor Contact Detected
/ See Manual
4
Explanation
This code indicates that the analyzer detected fluid on the
sensors before it should have. Possible causes: mishandling
of cartridges (putting pressure in the center of the cartridge),
poor storage conditions of cartridges (frozen), or rerunning used
cartridges.
The analyzer did not detect movement of sample across the
sensors. This could be due to a clot in the sample (especially in
neonates), to not closing the snap closure on the cartridge, or
to an aberrant cartridge.
The cartridge was underfilled. The sample must reach the fill
mark. Try another cartridge.
The cartridge was overfilled. The sample was past the fill mark.
Try another cartridge.
This is most likely due to insufficient sample in the sample
well of the cartridge, but can also be caused by bubbles in the
sample. Try another cartridge and ensure sufficient sample is in
the sample well.
The analyzer did not detect movement of sample across the
sensors. This could be due to a clot in the sample (especially in
neonates), to not closing the snap closure on the cartridge, or
to an aberrant cartridge.
This code indicates the cartridge or Electronic Simulator
may not be pushed in all the way. Reinsert the cartridge or
Electronic Simulator. If the problem persists and/or the user
is certain the cartridge or Simulator is properly inserted, it
may indicate an analyzer problem. Contact your local support
organization for further assistance.
This code indicates the cartridge or Electronic Simulator may
have been "cocked" when inserted. Push the cartridge or
Simulator straight through the cartridge port. If the problem
persists, and the user is certain the cartridge or Simulator is
properly inserted, it may indicate an analyzer problem. Contact
your local support organization for further assistance.
The system detected a contact problem with one of the
connector pins while reading the identification chip in the
immunoassay cartridge. This can sometimes be corrected
by conditioning the pins in the analyzer using the ceramic
conditioning cartridge. The specific conditioning procedure is
described at the end of this bulletin.
Note: If you do not have a ceramic conditioning cartridge,
please contact your local support organization for assistance.
Art: 714260-01R Rev. Date: 30-Mar-17