Troubleshooting - Abbott e i-STAT Alinity Quick Reference Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The i-STAT Alinity is programmed to perform quality checks
throughout the testing cycle.
The instrument has several methods of notifying operators
of failed quality checks.
1. Quality Check Failures
- Are displayed when the instrument identifies a problem
while running a cartridge or simulator
- There are 4 types of quality check failures:
- Screen displays the type of failure and instructions
for resolution
i-STAT CHEM8+
Pt: 654321
Cartridge Quality Check Failure
Cartridge Was Overfilled
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i-STAT CHEM8+
Pt: 654321
Cartridge Quality Check Failure
Cartridge Was Overfilled
When filling a cartridge, use care to
advance blood to the level indicated by
the 'fill to' arrow.
Repeat testing with a freshly filled
cartridge.
Carefully observe the help provided
throughout the testing pathway.
If the same quality check failure displays,
contact the system administrator for
further instruction.
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i-STAT Alinity — Quick Reference Guide
SECTION 6
1. Instrument
2. Cartridge
3. Sample
4. Software
13OCT2025 08:33
Excess blood added to cartridge.
When filling this cartridge, the blood
advanced past the level indicated by
the 'fill to' arrow.
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Resolution
Art: 731848-01 Rev K
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Code: 37-01
Cause
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Code: 37-01
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Rev. Date: 02-Apr-2021
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