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Siemens Healthineers ADVIA Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ADVIA® Autoslide System Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Overview ........3 Starting each Shift ........6 Slide Options ........10 Weekly Maintenance ......12 Monthly Maintenance ......15 As Needed Maintenance ......16 Troubleshooting ........19 T02004.012 | Effective date: 12/06/2021 12-2021 | © Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., 2021...

  • Page 3: System Overview

    System Overview 1. Slide Dispenser 2. Glass Particle Tray 3. Front Access Door 4. Rack Loader 5. Manual Inlet Door 6. Stain Overflow Tray 7. Rack Collection Area 8. Stainer Access Door System Overview...
  • Page 4 Theory of Operation...
  • Page 5 Software Overview 1. Status Line 1 Sample ID, Sample Type, Selectivity, Pending Service 2. Status Line 2 Displays analyzer status 3. Menu Buttons Select to display a dropdown of system functions including the online Operator’s Guide 4. Tabs Correspond to items on active Menu button 5.

  • Page 6: Starting Each Shift

    Starting each Shift Tasks 1. Check the Stain Waste container; empty if necessary. 2. Check Stain, Reagent, and Rinse using the Autoslide Reagent Log. 3. Load slides and slide racks. 4. Check smearing tape; replace if needed. 5. Perform the Daily Shutdown and Startup if not configured to perform automatically.
  • Page 7 Reagent Installation 1. Select Logs > Reagent Log > Autoslide Reagent Log 2. Select Reagent Installation 3. Manually enter Reagent Volume, Lot Number and Expiration Date. 4. Load reagents on the instrument. 5. Select OK 6. When prompted to prime lines, select 7.
  • Page 8 Replace the Smearing Tape 1. Select Operations > Autoslide Control > Special Functions > Smearing Tape > Replace Tape 2. Open the Autoslide front access door. 3. Pull the black magnetic knob and open the tape holder plate. 4. Remove the upper and lower bobbins from holders. 5.
  • Page 9 Daily Shutdown / Startup Cycle 1. Select Operations > Autoslide Control 2. Select Shutdown > Start Note: After Daily Shutdown, Daily Startup must be performed before resuming Autoslide operation. 3. Select Operations > Autoslide Control 4. Select Startup > Start...

  • Page 10: Slide Options

    Manual Slide Staining 1. Verify the ADVIA 2120 / 2120i is not processing samples. 2. Select Operations > Autoslide Control 3. On the Autoslide Control screen, select Manual/Inlet Door > Start 4. Allow the door to open with the smear facing right and frosted end up.
  • Page 11 Slide Option Configuration 1. Select Customize > Autoslide Setup > Slide Options > General Options 2. Enable Slide Requests enables system to prepare slides Enable Staining enables staining of all slides produced by Autoslide Slides on All Samples enables the system to make slides on all samples By Exception allows the operator to customize criteria for slide preparation.

  • Page 12: Weekly Maintenance

    Clean the Stain Overflow Tray 1. The Stain Overflow Tray is located under the stainer module. Carefully pull out the tray and remove from the Autoslide. 2. Clean the tray with a cloth or paper towel dampened with a 10% bleach solution. 3.
  • Page 13 Empty Glass Particle Tray 1. The Glass Particle Tray is located beneath the slide dispenser. Using both hands, carefully pull the Glass Particle Tray forward and remove tray from Autoslide. WARNING: Use caution when handling objects with sharp edges 2. Discard the glass particles in the tray as per your laboratory policy.
  • Page 14 Weekly Shutdown - Startup 1. Select Procedures > Clean Autoslide > Weekly Shutdown 2. Follow the on screen instructions. Remove stain and buffer lines from reagent bottles and place in empty containers. Use separate containers for buffer and stain lines. 3.

  • Page 15: Monthly Maintenance

    Clean Stainer Wells and Plate after 3,000 Slides 1. Analyzer Mode: Standby Autoslide Mode: Off 2. Slide open the stainer tray door. Manually rotate the stainer plate and gently slide each well out of the stainer plate. 3. Place the stainer wells in a tray filled with methanol ensuring wells are completely submerged.

  • Page 16: As Needed Maintenance

    Replace the Smearing Tape 1. Select Operations > Autoslide Control > Special Functions > Smearing Tape > Replace Tape 2. Open the Autoslide front access door. 3. Pull the black magnetic knob and open the tape holder plate. 4. Remove the upper and lower bobbins from holders. 5.
  • Page 17 Printer Ribbon Replacement 1. Analyzer Mode: Standby Autoslide Mode: Off 2. Open the Autoslide lower front cover and remove the slide rack loader. 3. Remove the printer ribbon by holding both sides of the printer cartridge and press towards the inside of the Autoslide.
  • Page 18 Decontaminate Water Container Every 6 Months 1. Move the rinse container to a suitable location for cleaning. 2. Empty the rinse container. 3. Fill the rinse container half full with deionized water. 4. Add 500 mL of bleach to the container. 5.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Code Severity Possible Cause Corrective Action ASL - Aspiration needle retract timeout Failure Aspiration needle failed to retract in time Perform Reset Smearer Resolve Autosampler error ASL - Critical Error - Stop Failure General Autoslide critical error Check and resolve errors on Message Log Reset Smearer / Reset Autoslide ASL - Dispenser error Failure...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Error Code Severity Possible Cause Corrective Action ASL - Printer error Failure Printer ribbon not advancing or jammed Inspect printer ribbon - clear jam or replace ribbon Check printer area for glass particles Reset Smearer ASL - Rack Error - Stop Failure General rack problem, could be low on racks Replenish racks in dispenser...
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Error Code Severity Possible Cause Corrective Action ASL - Stainer error Failure Stainer error Reset Autoslide ASL - Stainer module door is open Failure Stainer module door is open Close the strainer module door Reset Autoslide / Reset Smearer ASL - Stainer not primed Failure Stainer is not primed...
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting Error Code Severity Possible Cause Corrective Action ASL - Autoslide is not available to make slides Warning Autoslide is not online and ready for use or ASL is Check Status Screen to determine if daily or weekly startup not enabled completed and troubleshoot as necessary ASL - Please Close manual door Warning...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Error Code Severity Possible Cause Corrective Action ASL - Please Close manual door Warning Stat door is open Close the manual inlet /stat door Autoslide Command Error Warning Autoslide command error Retry the command Autoslide Rejects Command Execution Warning The Autoslide is unable to execute the Action depends on the situation command at this time...
  • Page 24 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. ADVIA® and associated marks are property of SIEMENS Healthcare Diagnostics. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Global Siemens Headquarters...