Ceramic Conditioning Cartridge Usage Log - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Ceramic Conditioning Cartridge Usage Log

Ceramic Cartridge Serial Number
NEW STRIP
Check one box for each time the ceramic cartridge is run in the analyzer. Typically, this means two boxes
are checked each time an analyzer is restored with the ceramic cartridge (serial number shown above).
There are 50 boxes. If the strip is damaged
immediately below are checked, rotate the strip as instructed and continue to check-off boxes for each
analyzer restoration.
FIRST ROTATION
Rotate the strip 180 degrees, keeping the same side up.
Check one box for each time the ceramic cartridge is run in the analyzer. Typically, this means two boxes are
checked each time an analyzer is restored with the ceramic cartridge (serial number shown above).
There are 50 boxes. If the strip is damaged
immediately below are checked, rotate the strip as instructed and continue to check-off boxes for each
analyzer repair.
SECOND ROTATION
Flip the strip over, so the bottom side is now up.
Check one box for each time the ceramic cartridge is run in the analyzer. Typically, this means two boxes
are checked each time an analyzer is restored with the ceramic cartridge (serial number shown above).
There are 50 boxes. If the strip is damaged
immediately below are checked, rotate the strip as instructed and continue to check-off boxes for each
analyzer repair.
THIRD AND LAST ROTATION
Rotate the strip 180 degrees, keeping the same side up.
Check one box for each time the ceramic cartridge is run in the analyzer. Typically, this means two boxes are
checked each time an analyzer is restored with the ceramic cartridge (serial number shown above).
There are 50 boxes. If the strip is damaged
checked, discard the strip as instructed below.
DISCARD STRIP
Replace the strip with a new strip, and start a new log
Serial Number is etched on the cartridge base.
1
Inspect the ceramic cartridge for damage. Check to make sure the ceramic strip is centered (i.e., is
2
not hanging over either edge), that the screw is secure, and that the ceramic is not chipped or cracked.
Wear marks (appearing as small lines on the ceramic) are normal.
2
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1
, replace the strip, start a new log. After all the boxes
2
, replace the strip, start a new log. After all the boxes
2
, replace the strip, start a new log. After all the boxes
2
, replace the strip, start a new log. After all the boxes are
2
Art: 721215-00B Rev. Date: 10-Jun-11