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Abbott SoToxa TOX400P User Manual

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  • Page 1 SoToxa ™ USER GUIDE FOR FORENSIC USE ONLY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Contents 1. Introduction Intended use Test principle SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer specifications 1.4 Transport and unpacking 1.5 Accessories 1.6 Special features Data handling 1.8 Safety warnings and precautions Analyzer calibration 1.10 Maintenance and cleaning 1.11 Servicing...
  • Page 3 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 9. Downloading results to the Software Application Suite 10. Shutdown Procedure 10.1 Turning the analyzer off 10.2 Automatic shutdown 11. Technical Support, Codes and Troubleshooting 11.1 Technical support 11.2 Codes and troubleshooting 12.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N For forensic use only. The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer is intended to be used in conjunction with the SoToxa™ Test Kit for screening for the presence of drugs of abuse and/or their metabolites in oral fluid.

  • Page 5: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyzer Specifications

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer specifications ANALYZER Dimensions (inches) L 8.75 x W 3.5 x H 2.5 Weight Approximately 1.5 lbs. Detection system Digital imaging device. Controls Test cartridge and collection device sensors. Test cartridge recognition using 2D barcodes for identifying cartridge type, ID, batch and expiry date.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N Accessories The following items are supplied with the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer: • SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer User Guide CD-ROM. • Carry Case. • Power supply unit and power cable. •...

  • Page 7: Analyzer Calibration

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N • Please ensure that the mains supply cable for the power supply unit is appropriately rated and approved as per the applicable national requirements. • As with any electrical instrument or equipment, care is required when handling the analyzer to ensure that it is not subjected to heavy shocks or dropped from any height.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N To view the date when the next service is due: Step 1: From the main menu, select the Analyzer Summary option. Step 2: The following screen will display the servicing status, scroll down to view the due date of the next service: Step 1 Step 2 Please contact Customer Service to arrange servicing when required.

  • Page 9: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyzer At A Glance

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Getting started SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer at a glance CHARGING STATUS LIGHT POWER BUTTON LCD SCREEN LEFT SELECT KEY RIGHT SELECT KEY FIVE WAY NAVIGATION KEY TEST CARTRIDGE SLOT RIGHT SELECTION KEY POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR...

  • Page 10: User Interface And Symbols

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D User interface and symbols The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer has a color screen which will display graphics and text to guide the user through the test process, give feedback on the status of the test and the analyzer and alert the user to any errors that may occur during use.

  • Page 11: Control Keys

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Control keys The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer has a five-way navigation button and the left and right soft keys. Please see section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer at a glance, which shows the location of these buttons.

  • Page 12: Charging The Analyzer

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D The number of tests that the analyzer can perform from one full battery charge will vary depending on the type of SoToxa™ Test Cartridge that is being used, the environmental conditions, the age of the analyzer, whether results are printed and whether the questionnaire function is being used.

  • Page 13: Sd Card Slot

    2 . G E T T I N G S TA R T E D | 3 . P R I N T E R SD card slot The analyzer has a microSD card slot. Refer to section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer at a glance for the location of the SD card cover panel. The SD card socket can only be accessed by unscrewing the SD card cover panel.
  • Page 14 4 . S TA R T- U P | 5 . U S I N G T H E H E L P F U N C T I O N Start-up Important – Please read the instructions for use in full provided with the SoToxa™ Test Kit, prior to commencing a test. Turn on the SoToxa™...

  • Page 15: Initiating A Drug Test

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Running a Drug Test Initiating a drug test Ensure the instructions for use insert supplied with the SoToxa™ Test Kit has been read carefully before beginning a test. If additional guidance is required please contact Customer Service.

  • Page 16: Sample Collection

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Sample collection Following SoToxa™ Test Cartridge identification and verification of the expiry date, the screen below will be displayed. For additional guidance on each step of the test process, select the help function on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer screen or refer to the instructions for use insert supplied with the SoToxa™...

  • Page 17: Completing The Questionnaire

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Negative: This indicates that the drug concentration in the oral fluid sample is below the designated cutoff level for that specific drug. Positive: This indicates that the drug concentration in the oral fluid sample exceeds the designated cutoff level for that specific drug.

  • Page 18: Printing Results

    6 . R U N N I N G A D R U G T E S T Printing results If the results and questionnaire (if used) have been accepted, the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer will give the option to print results. Step 1: If not already connected, attach the printer to the analyzer (refer to section 3.1 Connecting the printer) and ensure the printer is switched on.

  • Page 19: What Are The Qc Tests

    7. Q C T E S T S QC Tests What are the QC tests? QC stands for Quality Control. Two reusable QC test cartridges are supplied with the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer: • Positive Quality Control (PQC) • Negative Quality Control (NQC) These two QC test cartridges are tested in sequence to check that the analyzer is interpreting test cartridge results correctly.

  • Page 20: Qc Lockout

    7. Q C T E S T S | 8 . M A I N M E N U QC lockout If the PQC and NQC cartridges have not been successfully completed in the defined time interval, no further drug tests can be initiated until the quality control checks have been completed.
  • Page 21 8 . M A I N M E N U Step 3: The test options screen will then be displayed. From this screen, you can view the test details by selecting View Details and pressing OK. The screen will then display the following information about the selected test (this is an example test): Step 2 Step 3 Step 3...

  • Page 22: Analyzer Summary

    8 . M A I N M E N U Analyzer summary An overview of the key settings and dates that are important to the use of the analyzer can be viewed in the Analyzer Summary screen. Step 1: From the main menu screen select the Analyzer Summary option. Step 2: The Analyzer Summary screen will then be displayed.
  • Page 23 8 . M A I N M E N U To determine remaining storage space, complete the following steps: Step 1: From the main menu, select the Analyzer Summary option. Step 2: The following screen will display the number of tests performed under Test count: Step 1 Step 2 To make more memory space available, test data can be downloaded from the analyzer to the Software Application Suite.

  • Page 24: Sotoxa™ Mobile Analyzer Settings

    8 . M A I N M E N U SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer Settings The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer has a number of settings you can update as follows. SoToxa™ 8.3.1 Mobile Analyzer language settings To alter the language settings on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer, select the Analyzer Settings option from the main menu, and then select the Language option.
  • Page 25 8 . M A I N M E N U 8.3.4 Backlight settings To alter the backlight setting on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer, select the Analyzer Settings option from the main menu, then in the analyzer settings screen, select the Backlight option. In the backlight screen, the first menu item allows you to change the backlight level;...
  • Page 26 8 . M A I N M E N U In the Questionnaire screen, the first option enables the questionnaire set and the second option disables it. Use the five way navigation key to select the required settings. Press OK to save the settings. 8.3.7 Automatic shutdown The SoToxa™...
  • Page 27 8 . M A I N M E N U Installed cartridges and updating cartridge types To use a drug test cartridge on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer, the test cartridge type must be installed in order that the analyzer recognises the test cartridge.

  • Page 28: Installed Questions

    8 . M A I N M E N U Installed questions To view which questions are installed on the analyzer and will be available at the end of a subject test, from the main menu select Installed Questions. Exporting diagnostic data Diagnostic data can be exported from the SoToxa™...

  • Page 29: Downloading Results To The Software Application Suite

    9. D O W N L O A D I N G R E S U LT S | 1 0 . S H U T D O W N P R O C E D U R E Downloading results to the Software Application Suite If the Software Application Suite is being used, test data stored on the SoToxa™...

  • Page 30: Technical Support, Codes And Troubleshooting

    11 . T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T, C O D E S A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Technical Support, Codes and Troubleshooting 11.1 Technical support...
  • Page 31 11 . T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T, C O D E S A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G CODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Code Description...

  • Page 32: End Of Operational Life

    At the end of operational life, the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer and its electrical or electronic peripherals including the power supply units (PSUs), and printer, should be returned to the manufacturer. Please contact Abbott to make arrangements for return. No electrical or electronic equipment may be disposed of in conventional domestic or commercial waste systems.
  • Page 33 Abbott. Failure to comply with this condition may result in prosecution and will void analyzer warranty. Disclaimer: At Abbott we believe in the constant development and improvement of our products and services. We reserve the right to alter, modify and upgrade our software programs, instrumentation and publications without notice and without incurring liability.

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