Covita Gastro Plus Operating Manual

Breath hydrogen monitor used to measure hydrogen levels in expired breath

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Gastro
+
Gastrolyzer
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Issue 10- March 2012. Part No: LAB283
Operating Manual
breath analysis is the new blood test
www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751

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  • Page 1 Gastro Gastrolyzer ® Issue 10- March 2012. Part No: LAB283 Operating Manual breath analysis is the new blood test www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Pack Contents List Specification Instrument Layout Display Symbols Maintenance Cleaning Operation Breath Test Face Masks Settings Sounder Breath-hold Countdown Timer Date and Time System Information Zero/Calibration Patient Information Troubleshooting Returns Procedure Spares and Warranty www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Flatpak™ mouthpieces and disposable face masks. A colour touch screen ensures ease of operation and users can view results in a tabular or graphical format. www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Gastro Operating Manual Warnings ● Measurements from the face mask ● When cleaning the monitor, never use sampling method may be lower than alcohol, cleaning agents containing when using the mouthpiece. This should alcohol, or other organic solvents, as be considered when interpreting the these vapours will damage the H sensor results.
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    To switch off, press and hold the on/ exhale as much as possible. off button for three seconds. The unit will auto power-off after 45 minutes of inactivity. www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 7: Pack Contents List

    Gastro Operating Manual Pack Contents List Monitor Operation Instructions Box of 12 D-pieces Box of 50 Flatpak mouthpieces ™ 3 x AA batteries Plus: Infection Control and Maintenance Guidelines Warranty Registration Card USB cable GastroCHART software CD Specification Concentration range: 0-500ppm hydrogen (H Display: Colour LCD with 1ppm increments...
  • Page 8: Instrument Layout

    Gastro Operating Manual Instrument Layout Cardboard mouthpiece Display Battery compartment On/off button Aperture for D-piece D-piece Exhaust port for breath sample Locating lug on D-piece Sounder USB connector www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 9: Display Symbols

    Gastro Operating Manual Display Symbols Patient data in chart format: Start-up screen: Inhale: Breath-hold and countdown: Exhale for breath test: Calibration prompt start-up Peak H reading (ppm): screen: New breath test: Face mask option: Save breath test: D-piece renewal prompt start-up screen: Set instrument zero in fresh air: Apply calibration gas at 100ppm:...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    – see Operation, page 10. Remove the D-piece by gently pulling it out of the front of the instrument. Batteries should be removed if the instrument is not likely to be used for some time. www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Gastro Operating Manual Operation ● Ensure that 3 × AA alkaline batteries are ● If a and a ppm value are shown correctly inserted. rather than the main menu, the instrument has failed to zero during ● The touch screen controls all functions start-up.
  • Page 12: Breath Test

    ● The peak reading will be shown on the to exhale as much as possible. display. The test is complete when the icons are displayed. ● Remove and dispose of the Flatpak ™ www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 13: Settings

    Gastro Operating Manual Settings Date and Time The date and time is used when saving The settings menu allows access to the patient data to accurately record when tests following functions: were carried out. To change the date and time, touch in the Settings menu.
  • Page 14: Zero/Calibration

    If the valve is left attached to the valve by turning can, the gas could escape. the control knob 1.Fine control valve ● The Gastro is now calibrated and ready anticlockwise and 2.Flow indicator for use. www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 15: Patient Information

    Gastro Operating Manual Patient Information Touch on the main menu to access patient information. This icon will remain inactive until patient data has been downloaded via GastroCHART. Touch to highlight the required patient. Touch to view data in table format or to view in graphical format.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    It is then possible to restart restarted with the previous calibration the unit and attempt the zeroing process settings, or the calibration process can again. If you are still experiencing be begun again. problems, please contact Bedfont’s Customer Service Specialist. www.covita.net | tel (800)707-5751...
  • Page 17: Returns Procedure

    Gastro Operating Manual Returns Procedure Should equipment require servicing, please contact Bedfont’s Customer Service Specialist before returning any goods. If equipment was not purchased directly from Bedfont, please contact the local distributor. ● If the monitor is out of warranty, ●...
  • Page 18: Spares And Warranty

    PI-BATTS-V Stylus FXS399 Cleaning Cloth FXS400 The above spares are available from coVita. www.covita.net | (800) 707-5751. It is recommended that only Bedfont spares are used. Warranty Bedfont Scientific Ltd warrants the Gastro Note: Sensors are guaranteed for a period...
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  • Page 20 30 Washington Ave Suite D Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Tel: (800) 707-5751 Fax: (800) 721-2377 Email: service@covita.net www.covita.net ISO 9001:2008 Issue 10- March 2012, Part No: LAB283 Cert No. FM 31664 © Bedfont Scientific Ltd ISO 13485:2003 Bedfont Scientific Limited reserves the right to change or update this literature without prior notice.

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