Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 292

Code Cause/Action
Number Message on Display
23, 53, Analyzer Error / See
55-57,
Manual
63, 65-68,
72-74, 82,
83-85, 86,
89-94, 96,
97
6
Explanation
These are mechanical or electronic failures from which the analyzer
may not be able to recover.
Code 23 may be caused by poor contact between the analyzer
pins and the cartridge chip. This can sometimes be corrected by
conditioning the pins in the analyzer using the ceramic cleaning
cartridge. The specific conditioning procedure is described at the
end of this bulletin.
Codes 82 and 92 typically indicate a problem with the pressure
transducers in the analyzer. If these codes persist, contact your
local support organization for further assistance.
Codes 83 and 84 indicate an underlying hardware failure in the
i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer. If these codes persist, contact your
local support organization for further assistance.
The rate of quality check code 55 can be elevated when
cartridges are run without allowing sufficient time for the
cartridges to equilibrate to room temperature. To minimize the
number of quality check codes, review i-STAT cartridge storage
conditions and allow sufficient time for refrigerated cartridges to
equilibrate to room temperature.
Code 56 occurs when the analyzer detects noise on the thermal
circuit. The noise may be the result of electronic interference. If
this code occurs, the analyzer should be moved to a different
location away from potential sources of interference. If the code
persists in the new area, the analyzer should be returned.
Code 86 can occur when an i-STAT Analyzer is stored in an i-STAT
Downloader/Recharger without adequate ventilation. This problem
can usually be resolved by moving the Downloader/Recharger to
an open location which is free of obstructions and external heat
sources such as heater vents or other electronic equipment. If
this code persists, or if code 86 occurs with the i-STAT 1 Analyzer
without a Downloader/Recharger, contact your local support
organization for further assistance.
For other codes, run the Electronic Simulator twice, then run a
cartridge with a sample. If the analyzer passes the simulator check
and a quality check does not occur with the sample run, continue
to use the analyzer. If the analyzer does not pass the simulator
check and/or a quality code occurs with the sample run, contact
your local support organization for further assistance.
Art: 714260-01R Rev. Date: 30-Mar-17