The Memo Chip - pts Diagnostics CardioChek Plus User Manual

II. INTRODUCTION TO THE CARDIOCHEK PLUS
PROFESSIONAL TEST SYSTEM, continued

The MEMo Chip

Each package of PTS Panels test strips contains a color-coded lot-specific
MEMo Chip. The color-coded MEMo Chip contains the settings for each test.
MEMo Chip
Top
Bottom
What does the MEMo Chip do?
The MEMo Chip contains proper settings for the test strip lot you are using.
The MEMo Chip:

Reads the test strip expiration date

Tells the analyzer which test(s) to run

Contains the calibration curve and the lot number for the specific test
strip lot
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Controls test sequences and timing

Provides the measuring range for the test
Guidelines for using the MEMo Chip

The MEMo Chip must be inserted to run a test.

Use only the MEMo Chip that is included with each package of test
strips. The lot number code on the test strip vial(s), MEMo Chip, and
analyzer display must match.

If the expiration date in the MEMo Chip has passed, the analyzer will
display EXPIRED LOT.
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If your MEMo Chip is lost or misplaced, please call PTS, Inc. Customer
Service for a replacement.
The top of the MEMo Chip has a finger notch.
The bottom has a label with the test name and
lot number. Always make sure you insert the
MEMo Chip into the port with the finger notch
facing up.
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