Microinr Expert Meter Care; Storage Conditions; Transport Conditions; Cleaning & Disinfection - iLine microsystems microINR expert Instructions For Use Manual

9. microINR Expert METER CARE

9.1 STORAGE CONDITIONS

• It is recommended to store the microINR Expert meter in the same environment in which it is used and
keep it in its transport case when not use.
• Do not store the meter in direct sunlight or under extreme temperature conditions.
• The storage temperature range is between -20 ºC and +50 ºC.
• The storage relative humidity is below 80% (with no condensation).

9.2 TRANSPORT CONDITIONS

• Always transport the meter inside its transport case.
• The meter may be transported within a temperature range between -20 ºC and +50 ºC.
• It should not be transported with relative humidity in excess of 80% (with no condensation).
9.3 CLEANING & DISINFECTION
Cleaning and disinfection of the microINR Expert meter is essential to ensure proper operation and to prevent
blood-borne transmission of pathogens in multi-patient settings.
Clean and disinfect the meter before being used on another patient, when it is soiled and according to your
center's internal hygiene and safety regulations.
Always clean the meter before disinfecting.
Use a new pair of gloves every time you clean and disinfect the meter.
Turn the device off and make sure the cables are unplugged before cleaning or disinfecting the meter.
To clean the meter:
• Clean the meter with a clean gauze or wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol 70% until there is no visible dirt.
• Ensure there are no remaining fibers or lint on any part of the meter, especially on the chip insertion slot, the
USB-C port and the scanner window.
To disinfect the meter:
• Disinfect the meter with a clean gauze or wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol 70%.
• Wait one minute for the alcohol to act.
• Thoroughly dry the meter with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth or gauze.
• Wait at least 15 minutes for the meter to dry and ensure that it is completely dry before conducting a new test.
• Ensure there are no remaining fibers or lint on any part of the meter, especially on the chip insertion area,
the USB-C port and the scanner window.
• Discard the used wipes and gloves.
Do not clean or disinfect the meter while conducting a test.
Do not use aerosols or cleaning or disinfecting agents other than a clean gauze or wipe moistened
with isopropyl alcohol 70%.
Verify that the gauze or wipe is just moist, not soaked.
Do not spray fluids on the meter or submerge it.
Make sure that no fluids enter the meter or the chip insertion slot.
The chip insertion slot must always be clean and dry before conducting a test. Remains of blood or
alcohol can contaminate the sample when inserting a chip.
Do not handle the chips with alcohol-contaminated gloves.
Comply with all recommendations regarding cleaning and disinfecting the meter.
Failure to follow these recommendations could cause anomalous results.
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