HemoCue Hb 301 Operating Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. HemoCue Manuals
  4. Medical Equipment
  5. Hb 301
  6. Operating manual

HemoCue Hb 301 Operating Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Hb 301:

Advertisement

Table of Contents

HemoCue
Hb 301
®
Operating Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Hb 301 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for HemoCue Hb 301

Summary of Contents for HemoCue Hb 301

  • Page 1 HemoCue Hb 301 ® Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents HemoCue ® Hb 301 System Analyzer Overview Components Start-up Set-up Audio signal Printer and Connectivity Measuring Capillary blood Measuring Venous/Arterial blood Quality Control Maintenance Daily Maintenance Optical parts Troubleshooting Performance, EMC and Electrical Safety Symbols used Technical Specifications...

  • Page 3: Hemocue ® Hb 301 System

    General The HemoCue Hb 301 Analyzer is only to be used with HemoCue Hb 301 Microcuvettes. The HemoCue Hb 301 System may be used with capillary, venous or arterial blood. The HemoCue Hb 301 System complies with the IVD Medical Device Directive 98/79/EC and carries the CE mark.

  • Page 4: Analyzer Overview

    Analyzer Overview Fig. 4A Fig. 2 Serial port Battery Compartment Fig. 1A On/O button Fig. 4B Power inlet Fig. 1B Fig. 1C Cuvette Holder Loading position Fig. 3 Measuring position...

  • Page 5: Components

    Materials required but not provided Optional items Spare parts Power adapter HemoCue Hb 301 Microcuvettes Printer Battery Lid HemoCue Hb 301 Operating Manual & Lancet* Software applications Power adapter*** Quick Reference Guide Pipette or other transfer device** Cables for PC and printer connection...

  • Page 6: Set-Up Audio Signal

    Printer and Connectivity Only use ASCII printers recommended by HemoCue. Always follow instructions for use for the printer. Only the current result can be transferred directly after the measurement. 1. Connect analyzer to printer or computer* via serial port.

  • Page 7: Measuring Capillary Blood

    Measuring Capillary blood Be aware that peripheral circulatory failure of the patient could affect the result of a capillary sample. Always wear protective gloves. Handle blood with care, as it may be infectious. Follow local safety procedures for disposal of used microcuvettes. 1.
  • Page 8 8. Wipe off specimen from the outside of the microcuvette, make sure no specimen is drawn out from the open end. Visually inspect the microcuvette. If the microcuvette is not completely filled with blood, or if there are air bubbles, discard and fill a new microcuvette. Small bubbles around the edges can be ignored.

  • Page 9: Measuring Venous/Arterial Blood

    Measuring Venous/Arterial blood Always wear protective gloves. Handle blood with care, as it may be infectious. Follow local safety procedures for disposal of used microcuvettes. Use anticoagulants (e.g. EDTA or heparin), preferably in solid form to avoid dilutional effects. Tubes containing fluoride should not be used.

  • Page 10: Quality Control

    The analyzer has an internal quality control, the self-test. It automatically verifies the performance of the analyzer every time it is turned on and at regular intervals if the analyzer remains switched on. If in addition an external quality control is required by local or other regulation, only use controls recommended by HemoCue. Perform External Quality Control Always follow instructions for use for control solution.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Optical Parts

    1. Turn off the analyzer. Follow steps 1-2 in section Maintenance Daily to remove the cuvette holder. 2. Push the HemoCue Cleaner as much as possible into the opening of the analyzer. Move from side to side 5-10 times. 3. Push the cleaner back and forth 5-10 times, cleaning the cover glasses. If the cleaner is stained, repeat 2) and 3) with a new cleaner.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If problem remains after recommended actions below are taken, contact the HemoCue distributor or HemoCue AB. The analyzer should be cleaned prior to service, see section Maintenance for instructions. If any spare parts are lost or damaged, see section Components.
  • Page 13 7. Start measurement no later than 40 seconds after filling the microcuvette. Control solution Control solution 8. Control solution not compatible. 8. Only use control solutions recommended by HemoCue. 9. Inproper handling of control solution. 9. Always follow instructions for use for control solution. 10. Control solution expired or improperly stored.

  • Page 14: Performance, Emc And Electrical Safety

    Additional factors unrelated to sampling technique, such as an individual’s capillary circulation infrastructure or logistics. The user of the HemoCue Hb 301 System is responsible for the Physical status, must also be recognized as potential causes of false results. Therefore when testing for protection of the analyzer.

  • Page 15: Symbols Used

    Symbols used Explanation Caution Consult instructions for use CE mark In Vitro Diagnostic medical device Biological risk Manufacturer Serial number Catalogue number Temperature limitation Humidity limitation Only valid within the European Community. Indicates separate collection for waste of electrical and electronic equipment. Serial port DC inlet Class II equipment on power adapter...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Up to 2000 m above sea level Dimension 160x140x70 mm (6.29x5.51x2.76 in) Weight (batteries included) 500 g (1.10 lbs) Power adapter: CE marked. Only use power adapters recommended by HemoCue. Type FW7333SM/12, FW7660M/12, FW8002.1/12 Analyzer electrical rating 12 V , 1 W Batteries 4 type AA, 1.5 V Alkaline...

Table of Contents

Save PDF