Meter is a bench top instrument intended to be used by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device in a laboratory environment for the measurement of ® fluorescence in various assays manufactured by Astute Medical, Inc. The ASTUTE140 Meter converts fluorescent signals from immunoassays into numerical test results.
User Manual Printer paper rolls (2) 100000 AA batteries (4) ® (1) This component is only available as part of the ASTUTE140 Meter Kit. Additional ® ASTUTE140 Meter Kits can be ordered using Part Number 500000. *Packaged and shipped in a separate box.
® Meter Materials Required, But Not Provided ® For a list of approved tests and corresponding liquid controls for use with the ASTUTE140 Meter, consult your local sales representative. Optional Accessories ® Optional accessories that may be used with the ASTUTE140 Meter include an external barcode reader and an external keyboard.
User Manual. If the meter is used in a manner not specified in the User Manual, the protection provided by the equipment will be impaired. ® Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the ASTUTE140 Meter. ®...
Handle the ASTUTE140 Meter in accordance with federal, state and local requirements regarding biohazardous materials. ® Due to potentially infectious nature of the samples used with the ASTUTE140 Meter, users should wear gloves. FCC Testing This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
® ® The ASTUTE140 Meter does not contain a “batch mode” function. The ASTUTE140 Meter times the incubation period for the test, and only one test can be run at a time; therefore, each Test cartridge must be run immediately after being loaded with the patient sample or liquid control.
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Used to connect the ASTUTE140 Meter to an LIS or to a computer network to download software ® AC Power Adapter Port Used to connect the AC power adapter to the ASTUTE140 Meter ® USB Port Used to connect the ASTUTE140...
ASTUTE140 Meter information, or view error logs User Types ® There are two types of users defined for the ASTUTE140 Meter, Supervisor and Operator. Supervisors and Operators are permitted to perform different functions, as described below. Operator Users logged in as Operators may perform the following functions: ®...
Manage (register/delete/print) LQC lots Manage (register/delete/print) EQC devices ® The Operator may change the following settings temporarily while using the ASTUTE140 Meter; the settings will return to the default settings programmed by the Supervisor when the meter is switched off or the Operator is logged out:...
(See “Installation and Replacement of Batteries” on p. 18). NOTE: If the AC power adapter is in use and the electrical power fails or the power adapter becomes ® disconnected, the meter will power off even if batteries are installed in the ASTUTE140 Meter. To connect the AC power adapter: 1.
NOTE: If the AC power adapter is in use and the electrical power fails or the power adapter becomes disconnected, the meter will power ® off even if batteries are installed in the ASTUTE140 Meter. When using alkaline or lithium batteries under a temperature operating range of 20...
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– empty and blinking ® When the battery strength indicator is displayed as empty and blinking, the ASTUTE140 Meter can run one additional test within one hour under the same operating conditions before the batteries will need to be replaced.
ASTUTE140 ® Meter ® If all systems pass, the Log In screen will automatically appear, indicating that the ASTUTE140 Meter is ready for use. Figure 15. Log In screen If the self test fails, an error message will be displayed. Press the right soft key to select OK and ®...
9. Press the right soft key to select the highlighted default language. Updating System Software ® The software version currently running on the ASTUTE140 Meter can be found on the Self Test ® screen during start-up (See “Powering On the ASTUTE140 Meter”...
Meter Printer Settings ® To specify whether test results are automatically sent to the ASTUTE140 Meter’s internal printer, or to create a customized header (including institute name, address and telephone number) to be printed on all printouts, follow these steps: 1.
® Meter 6. When the Printer Settings screen is displayed, Auto Print is highlighted. To select ® whether results will be automatically sent to the ASTUTE140 Meter’s internal printer, use keys to toggle between No and Yes. Figure 37. Printer Settings...
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4. When the Supervisor Menu is displayed, General Settings is highlighted. Use the key to highlight Meter Info and press the right soft key. ® 5. A temporary screen will appear while the ASTUTE140 Meter is reading the network configuration.
7. Press the left soft key to return to the Supervisor Menu. Error Log ® A history of the errors that have occurred while the ASTUTE140 Meter has been in use, including the error code and the date/time of occurrence, may be accessed through the Supervisor Menu or the Operator Menu.
In order to operate the ASTUTE140 Meter, the user must log in with a unique user ID and ® password. This requirement protects access to patient information stored in the ASTUTE140 Meter’s memory. ® After successfully powering on the ASTUTE140 Meter, the Log In screen will automatically appear.
Each new ASTUTE140 Electronic Quality Control (EQC) Device, liquid control lot and test lot ® must be registered prior to first use. Operators may register ASTUTE140 Electronic Quality Control (EQC) Devices, liquid control lots and test lots only if Supervisors grant registration permission to Operators in the default settings;...
EQC Device information and select OK by pressing the right soft key. Figure 55. Register Electronic QC Device screen ® 9. If registered correctly, a screen indicating that the ASTUTE140 EQC Device number was ® successfully read from the ASTUTE140 EQC RFID Card will appear. Press the right soft ®...
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® ASTUTE140 Device ® 5. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the ASTUTE140 Meter is running the EQC procedure and displaying the amount of time remaining until test completion will be displayed. Figure 57. Temporary screen...
Assay-specific test cartridges that are uniquely compatible with the ASTUTE140 Meter are used ® to test patient samples. The Test cartridges approved for use with the ASTUTE140 Meter should not be used with any other testing device. Similarly, only Test cartridges approved for use with ®...
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Meter ® The required frequency for running LQC may be set by a Supervisor in the general ASTUTE140 Meter default settings (See “Quality Control Settings” on p. 31 for instructions). Prior to running the first LQC procedure, both the high and low liquid controls in the liquid control kit must be registered if they are from a new liquid control lot (See “Liquid Control Lot...
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1–6. ® 6. After selecting the liquid control lot and level (high or low) to be tested, the ASTUTE140 Meter drawer will automatically open. 7. Prepare the Test cartridge with the liquid control (high or low) as instructed in the assay- specific Liquid Control Kit Package Insert.
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Meter Operation ® ASTUTE140 Meter ® 8. When prompted, place the prepared Test cartridge into the recess inside the ASTUTE140 Meter drawer. Gently close the drawer until it clicks. Figure 64. Running LQC ® 9. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the ASTUTE140 Meter is running the LQC procedure and the amount of time remaining until test completion will be displayed.
® ® ASTUTE140 Meter can be used. For a list of approved tests for use with the ASTUTE140 Meter and to purchase assay-specific test cartridges, go online or consult your sales representative. Each new test lot must be registered prior to use of any Test cartridges from that lot (See “Test Lot Registration”...
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Inoculating additional samples before testing has completed may lead to inaccurate results. ® 8. When prompted, place the prepared Test cartridge into the recess inside the ASTUTE140 Meter drawer. Gently close the drawer until it clicks. Figure 66.
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Meter ® 9. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the ASTUTE140 Meter is reading the test lot information to determine if the test lot is registered and whether high and low LQC measurements have passed for the test lot.
To return to the Main Menu, press the left soft key. ® 13. Press the eject button to the left of the LCD screen to open the ASTUTE140 Meter drawer. Remove the Test cartridge and discard according to the laboratory’s standard practices for the type of biological sample used.
Meter and the inside of the meter drawer with a soft cloth slightly dampened with disinfectant (70% alcohol or 0.5% bleach ® solution). Do not clean with soap or other solutions. To open the ASTUTE140 Meter drawer, press the key on the left side of the LCD display.
September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators (also ® known as the EU Battery Directive), batteries are to be removed from the ASTUTE140 Meter and disposed of or recovered separately. Do not dispose of the batteries in municipal waste;...
Care and Maintenance ASTUTE140 ® Meter Labels and Symbols ® The following table defines the symbols located on the bottom of the ASTUTE140 Meter. Symbol Definition Symbol Definition Caution, consult Manufacturer accompanying documents Date of manufacture Electrical shock warning Authorized representative in...
4. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support (See “Contacting Technical Support” on p. 7 for contact information). ® Test cartridge Do not pull or force the drawer open or closed. Reset the ASTUTE140 drawer is Meter by disconnecting the AC power adapter (or removing the AA jammed batteries if the power adapter is not being used).
You further agree that you shall not resell or otherwise transfer this product to any other person or entity, without the prior express written approval of Astute Medical, Inc. Information about commercial resale or distribution of the products of Astute Medical, Inc. may be obtained by e-mailing us at astuteinfo@biomerieux.com...
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