I-Stat Alinity Instrument - Abbott i-STAT Alinity Operation Manual

Intended Use
The i‑STAT Alinity instrument is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of various analytes in whole
blood or plasma in point of care or clinical laboratory settings.
Instrument and cartridges should be used by healthcare professionals trained and certified to use the
system and should be used according to the facility's policies and procedures.
Note: Consult the IFU/CTI for details on specific sample types for the cartridge.
For in vitro diagnostic use.
Note: Not all cartridges are available in all regions. Check with your local representative
for availability in specific markets.
Note: To configure the instrument's printing method, refer to the i-STAT Alinity Printer
Principles of Operation
Verify the instrument for cartridge testing
Note: Verification is only required once per cartridge type per instrument.
Prior to using an instrument requiring a specific cartridge type, verify the instrument supports the
cartridge:
1. Initiate a liquid quality control test per the instructions in
Operations Manual.
2. Ensure the instrument can successfully scan the cartridge pouch barcode.
3. If the cartridge is not recognized, contact your local representative.
i-STAT Alinity — System Operations Manual

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Liquid Quality Controls
Art: 745527-01 Rev. N
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of the System
Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022