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Summary of Contents for HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb
- Page 1 HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb ® Operating manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EN/US Table of Contents HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb System ..............3 Components ......................4 Start-up ........................6 Measuring Sample material .................8 Maintenance ......................12 Troubleshooting Guide ..................14 Specifications ......................23... -
Page 3: Hemocue Plasma/Low Hb System
HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer and specially designed microcuvettes, the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes. The HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer is only to be used with HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes. The HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes are for In Vitro Diagnostic use only. -
Page 4: Components
Components... - Page 5 HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer* Power adapter** 5 alkaline type AA batteries*** A vial of HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes*** HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Operating Manual Open the carton and lift out the photometer and accessories. If no AC power is available, use 5 alkaline type AA batteries.
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Page 6: Start-Up
Start-up... - Page 7 Make sure the photometer is placed horizon- tally and on a stable surface. Only use power adapters approved by HemoCue, as listed under Technical Specifications. If AC power is available, use the power adapter. If no power is available, insert 5 alkaline type AA batteries.
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Page 8: Measuring Sample Material
Measuring Sample material... - Page 9 To perform a test, the cuvette holder should be in its loading position. The display will show three flashing dashes and ’READY’. Remove a HemoCue Plasma/ Low Hb Microcuvette from the vial. Place a drop of well mixed sample onto a hydrophobic surface using a suitable transfer device.
- Page 11 Note: Visually turbid samples should be filtered before analysis using a 0.2 µm filter. Place the microcuvette into the cuvette holder and start measurement as soon as possible but no later than 60 seconds after filling the microcuvette by gently pushing the cuvette holder to its measur- ing position.
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Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance... - Page 13 1. To clean the optical parts inside the analyzer, push a HemoCue Cleaner swab into the opening of the optic unit. For optimal cleaning push the cleaner only as far as until the white part of the cleaner swab is inside the optic unit.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
EN/US If you are unable to resolve the problem by following this Troubleshooting Guide, please contact the local HemoCue distributor or HemoCue AB. Prior to service or disposal, the photometer should be cleaned as recommended under Maintenance section. Consult local environmental authorities for proper disposal. The photometer has no serviceable parts. Do not open the cover of the photometer. - Page 15 1a. Check expiry dates of the microcuvettes. (3.00 g/dL, 3,000 mg/dL, 1.86 mmol/L). 1b. For sample above 30.0 g/L (3.00 g/dL, 3,000 mg/dL, 1.86 mmol/L) use the HemoCue 201 system. No characters on the display The photometer is not receiving power.
- Page 16 The optical parts are dirty. Clean the optical parts as described in the Maintenance section. The control is not suitable for use with the HemoCue Contact the distributor for control information. Plasma/Low Hb system. The photometer needs service. Contact the distributor.
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Page 23: Specifications
Low Hb Microcuvettes are for In Vitro Diagnostic use only. The HemoCue Plasma/ Operating temperature for the system is 15–30 °C (59–86 °F). The system should Low Hb Photometer is only to be used with HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Microcuvettes. not be operated at < 5% or > 90% non-condensing humidity. - Page 24 Specific performance characteristics Two levels of liquid control is recommended to be run on the day of use, or The results given below are from a HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb Photometer follow local guidelines regarding quaIity controI procedures. Only use controIs standardized against the HiCN-(ICSH) method.
- Page 25 Correlation study 1) Aqueous samples from surgical procedures, analyzed on the HemoCue Plasma/ Low Hb system with the HiCN-(ICSH) method as reference. 2) Erythrocyte suspensions, analyzed on the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb system with the HiCN-(ICSH) method as reference. 3) Erythrocyte suspensions, analyzed on the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb system with the HiCN-(ICSH) method as reference.
- Page 26 The instrument is made for continuous mode The instrument is made for continuous mode IVD Medical Device Directive Spare parts Optional items The HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb system complies with the IVD Medical Device Power adapter* HemoCue Cleaners Directive 98/79/EC and carries the CE mark. Battery lid...
- Page 27 In Vitro Diagnostic medical device Biological risk References HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb package insert. Manufacturer Reference and Selected Procedures for the Quantitative Determination of Hemoglobin in Blood; Approved Standard NCCLS Document H15-A. ICSH Standard EP6/4: 1995, J Clin. Pathol. 1996; 49:271–274.
- Page 40 HemoCue AB Kuvettgatan 1 SE-262 71 Ängelholm Sweden Phone +46 77 570 02 10 Fax +46 77 570 02 12 info@hemocue.se hemocue.com...
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