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  • Page 1 Lactate Scout Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2022 SensLab GmbH Manufacturer: This document is protected by copyright. Any duplication, copying or distribution is prohibited without the prior written consent of SensLab GmbH SensLab GmbH Bautzner Str. 67, 04347 Leipzig Germany Part-No: 7023-9016-0299 Rev.01 04/2022 Sales and service: Lactate Scout Vet instruction manual EKF-diagnostic GmbH Ebendorfer Chaussee 3, 39179 Barleben...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions and required accessories Introduction Lactate Scout Vet measuring device Lactate Scout Vet Test Strips Inserting the batteries Switching the device on and off Display Code setting for the Test Strips Performing a test Preparing for a test Blood collection and test Checking the code setting Checking the ambient temperature...
  • Page 5 Displaying information about the device Functionality test Displaying stored values Battery level indicator Storage, cleaning and disposal Error messages and warning indicators Technical specifications Symbols Consumables and accessories...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions And Required Accessories

    0 Safety instructions and required accessories Description Safety instructions • The Lactate Scout Vet measuring system is PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL intended to measure lactate concentration in BEFORE USE AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE! animal capillary and whole blood. Failure to comply with any text marked as a “WARNING”...
  • Page 7 The measuring device must not be used if it is not functioning correctly or has WARNING been damaged. The method for obtaining blood samples for lactate tests involves a risk of infection. Test Your warranty will be voided and all liability Strips, lancets, lint free cloths and measuring claims will be excluded if the housing of the devices contaminated with blood carry a risk...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Lactate Scout Vet measuring device 1.2 Lactate Scout Test Strip Opening (1A) for inserting the Test Strip The Test Strip has an opening for the blood sample (2A). The contacts (2B) connect the Display (1B) Display screen Test Strip to the measuring device. will indicate the following: device ready, blood lactate concentration, warning messages, configuration options and status...

  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries

    1.3 Inserting the batteries The Lactate Scout Vet requires two CR2450 (3V lithium button cell) batteries. The device is supplied with batteries included. Firstly, remove both of the battery insulating strips . The device is now ready to use. Replacing Batteries The measuring device must be turned off to replace the batteries.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    1.4 Switching the device on and off 1.5 Display An information line will be displayed in both The Lactate Scout Vet has a Configuration modes at the top of the display when the device and Display mode and a Measuring mode, is switched on.

  • Page 11: Code Setting For The Test Strips

    1.6 Code setting for the Test Strips Test Strips exhibiting a two-digit code which must be entered when setting up the Lactate Scout Vet or when using Test Strips from a new Test Strip container; this code is printed on the label of the Test Strip container. First switch on the Configuration and Display mode by holding down the OK button for two seconds...

  • Page 12: Performing A Test

    2 Performing a test 2.1 Preparing for a test The display will briefly show the current code setting. A blinking drop symbol and an animal Remove a Test Strip from the container. icon will then be displayed. Use the arrow Make sure you do not touch the opening for keys to change the animal icon to the species the blood sample...

  • Page 13: Blood Collection And Test

    Wipe away the first droplet of blood. Apply gentle pressure to the puncture site. The ATTENTION second droplet must be large enough to fill The Test Strip and the Lactate Scout Vet must the measurement chamber of the Test Strip be at the same temperature when performing in one go.
  • Page 14 ATTENTION The Test Strip must draw the blood in one smooth flow. The device must therefore be kept steady when taking the sample. Failure to do so results in the risk of insufficient filling of the Test Strip. To measure venous blood, aliquot a small sample (50-100 µL) from a blood tube (fresh or heparinized (lithium heparin) onto a hydrophobic surface, eg plastic film or...

  • Page 15: Checking The Code Setting

    2.3 Checking the code setting 2.4 Checking the ambient temperature The code is displayed briefly when you switch To ensure consistent results are achieved measuring mode on . If more than 24 under different climatic conditions, the tests are performed with the same code, a measuring device is equipped with a reminder to check the code will be displayed temperature sensor.

  • Page 16: Settings, Functions And Displays

    3 Settings, functions and displays Settings can be changed in Configuration and Briefly press one of the two arrows to select Display mode. In order to access Configuration a symbol. The selected symbol is displayed and Display mode, there must not be a Test with a black background.

  • Page 17: Volume Control

    3.1 Volume control If you choose the “Loudspeaker” symbol in the “Device settings” menu and confirm by press- ing the OK button . The following settings are available: (3A) • mute (3B) • medium volume (3C) • loud Set the volume using the arrow keys and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button.

  • Page 18: Date And Time Settings

    3.2 Date and time settings Select “Date and Time Settings” symbol in Next, set the hours and minutes using the the Device Settings menu by pressing the arrow keys and confirm by pressing the OK OK button . To set the year, use the arrow button.

  • Page 20: Displaying Information About The Device

    3.3 Displaying information about the device If you choose the “Info” symbol in the Device Settings menu by using one of the two arrow keys and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button, you will be shown the following information about the device, firmware and device components.

  • Page 21: Functionality Test

    3.4 Functionality test The functionality test is used to check the ATTENTION correct functioning of the Lactate Scout Vet measuring system. If there are any doubts Never bring the opening of the Lactate Scout regarding the accuracy of the test result or the Check Solution bottle directly into contact correct functioning of the measuring device, with the Test Strip.
  • Page 22 Select the Functionality test sub-menu in Configuration and Display mode. Then select the value of the Check Solution . The measuring device will then ask you to insert a Test Strip . For testing purposes, the target value will be displayed with the measurement unit (mmol/L) in the symbol line The configured code will be displayed briefly...
  • Page 23 Move the measuring device with the inserted Test Strip to the droplet. Allow the droplet to fill the measurement chamber until the opening for the blood sample is immersed in the droplet. An acoustic signal will sound when the chamber has filled and the test will begin.

  • Page 24: Displaying Stored Values

    3.5 Displaying stored values Select the “Memory” symbol in the main menu by using the arrow keys and confirm by pressing the OK button , Once in the memory, the most recent result will be displayed. The memory symbol and the memory space number are displayed in the symbol line and the date and time of this measurement are displayed at the bottom section of...

  • Page 25: Battery Level Indicator

    3.6 Battery level indicator If the batteries are fully discharged, the measuring device will no longer turn on. The battery level is monitored by the An error message will be displayed as measuring device. The battery level is shown shown below. in the info line.

  • Page 26: Storage, Cleaning And Disposal

    4 Storage, cleaning and disposal The Lactate Scout Vet is an electronic measuring device and must be handled and WARNING stored with care. Used measuring devices carry a risk You must ensure the measuring device is of infection. protected against liquids, moisture, prolonged Make sure you wear gloves when cleaning/ solar radiation and excessive cold or heat disinfecting a used measuring device.

  • Page 27: Error Messages And Warning Indicators

    5 Error messages and warning indicators Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Test Strip error Use a new Test Strip from a correctly stored container. Test Strip damaged, improperly stored (outside of the container/in an open container, exposed to sunlight), or already used.
  • Page 28 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Battery error Change the batteries. The batteries are discharged or expired If the battery contacts are corroded, or there is possible corrosion of the please contact the EKF Technical battery contacts. Support team. Test result too low Repeat the test with a new Test Strip.
  • Page 29 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Functionality test not successful Repeat the functionality test with new materials after checking the code. Follow Check solution has been used more the instructions for performing the than three months after the bottle was functionality test.
  • Page 30 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Brief code “reminder” Code check Confirm the code if it remains the same. Alternatively enter the code for the new The “Code” symbol with a Test Strip Test Strip container. container and a question mark behind it is displayed for three seconds when you insert a Test Strip.
  • Page 31 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution No acoustic signal No acoustic signal in any mode Open the “Volume” menu and change the settings. Volume was muted in the “Configuration and Display” menu. Device turns itself off Device turns itself off The display shows a bright EKF logo on Restart the measuring device.
  • Page 32 Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Slow update of the Slow update of the screen content screen content The Lactate Scout Vet uses an e-pa- per display. Please note that it may take some time for the display to update, depending on the ambient temperature.

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    6 Technical specifications Parameter Specification Type of device Lactate Scout Vet - hand-held device for measuring blood lactate 0.2 μL Sample volume Measuring range 0.5 mmol/L - 25.0 mmol/L Measuring principle Enzymatic amperometric determination of lactate using lactate oxidase Test duration 10 seconds Measurement temper- +10 °C - +45°C...
  • Page 34 Parameter Specification Max. elevation for use up to 4,000 metres Data storage 500 lactate test values with date and time Power supply 2 x 3 V CR2450 (3V, lithium batteries, button cell batteries) Device dimensions 91 mm (L) x 46 mm (W) x 21 mm (H) Weight 60 g (including batteries) This product contains the “Roboto 2014”...

  • Page 35: Symbols

    7 Symbols Labels on Test Strip containers, device labels, in accompanying documentation and on packaging Symbol Meaning Product meets the requirements of the applicable Directives Manufacturer Serial number Attention, consult accompanying documentation, observe safety instructions Biological risks Follow instructions for use Designed to be used once only Expiry date YYYY-MM Batch no.
  • Page 36 Symbol Meaning Test Strip number Do not expose to direct solar radiation Protect against liquid Direct current Used batteries must not be disposed of with household waste...

  • Page 37: Consumables And Accessories

    8 Consumables and accessories The following consumables may be used with the Lactate Scout Vet: Item Order No. Lactate Scout Test Strips (24 test strips in a vial) 7023-3421 Lactate Scout Check Solution: DuoPack of 2.5 ml bottles 7023-6173 (2 x 1 units) with 4.5 - 5.6 mmol/L and 8.9 - 11.1 mmol/L lactate Additional product information, literature and references can be found online at www.ekfdiagnostics.com...
  • Page 38 Lactate Scout Test Strips Product information about HANDLING (FOR SINGLE, DISPOSABLE USE) the Lactate Scout Test Strips Insert a new, unused Lactate Scout Test Strip for single, disposable use with into the analyser. Hold the test strip in the Lactate Scout Vet analyzers to middle with clean, dry fingers and do not touch determine lactate in whole blood.
  • Page 39 Lactate Scout Product information about Open the Check Solution bottle and wipe the Lactate Scout Check Solution opening. Hold the bottle downwards and press for use with Lactate Scout Vet out a small drop. Discard the first drop and press Check Solution analyzers and Lactate Scout a second drop onto a clean surface (e.g.
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