Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 294

Codes in the range of 120 to 138 and 140 to 151 indicate a failure during an immuno cartridge cycle.
In most cases, the cartridge is spent and another cartridge must be used.
Code Cause/Action
Number Message on Display
120-122, Cartridge Error / Use
124, 125, Another Cartridge
133, 144,
148
123 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
126 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
127 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
128, 131, Cartridge Error / Use
132, 134, Another Cartridge
135 - 138
129, 142, Cartridge Error / Use
143 Another Cartridge
130 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
140 Lot Expired
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These codes indicate a problem with the movement of the analysis
fluid during the cartridge run. Try another cartridge.
The quality control during the cartridge run failed to verify the
presence of active immuno reagents. Try another cartridge.
The quality control during the cartridge run failed to verify the
integrity of the analysis fluid. However, this code can also be
related to poor electrical connection between the i-STAT 1 Analyzer
and the 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.
Codes 50 and 128 are sometimes related to electrical connection
as well. If you experience multiple occurrences of these 3 codes
(50, 126, and 128) in a short period of time, consider returning the
analyzer for replacement.
A wet sensor was detected before the initial sample movement.
Possible overfilled or used cartridge. Try another cartridge.
These codes are most often related to poor filling of an
immunoassay cartridge, the presence of sample bubbles,
or the abrupt insertion of a cartridge into the analyzer.
Guidelines for proper filling:
1. Discard (always) 1 drop from delivery device to clear
unseen bubbles.
Hang single drop slightly larger than round target well.
2.
Touch 1 drop (only) to round target well allowing cartridge
3.
to draw sample in.
4. Confirm sample volume lines up with top of fill mark.
Close cartridge.
5.
Guidelines for cartridge insertion:
1. After closing the cartridge, grasp the cartridge for insertion.
• Original thumbwell design: grasp the closure between
your thumb and first finger. There is a recess for your
thumb on the closure.
• Large thumbwell cartridge: grasp the thumbwell between
your thumb and first finger.
2. Guide the cartridge into the analyzer gently, until a soft
click is heard.
The analyzer detected analysis fluid mixed with the sample. Try
another cartridge.
The analyzer detected an air bubble in the sample segment. Try
another cartridge.
The analyzer detected an expired cartridge lot. Check the
expiration date and repeat the test using a non-expired cartridge lot.
Art: 714260-01R
Explanation
Rev. Date: 30-Mar-17