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SYSTEM COMPONENTS (CONT.)
PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
i-STAT CARTRIDGE
See section HOW TO PERFORM PATIENT TESTING in this guide for details.
i-STAT ALINITY ELECTRONIC SIMULATOR
See section HOW TO PERFORM QUALITY TESTING in this guide for details.
i-STAT ALINITY INSTRUMENT
For best results, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the
instrument, to ensure the safety of the operator and the integrity of the results.
DO:
• use care when placing the instrument on a surface that is unstable, such as
a patient bed. Placing the instrument on an unstable surface may cause the
instrument to fall. Place the instrument on a tabletop or counter to minimize the
likelihood of a fall.
• always place the instrument and peripherals on a stable surface or in a location
where they will not cause injury if dropped.
• use only the accessories and consumables specified or supplied for this system
by Abbott Point of Care.
• protect patients from nosocomial infections by disinfecting the instrument
periodically and whenever blood is spilled or transferred to an instrument.
• follow site specific guidelines for integration of wireless devices into a hospital
environment.
• keep the cartridge and the instrument at the temperature of the room where
they are to be used. Condensation on a cold cartridge can prevent proper contact
with the instrument.
• check with authorities for local, state, and/or national requirements for disposal.
DO NOT:
• attempt to remove a cartridge during the testing cycle. The force that would
be necessary to do so could damage the instrument. The message Cartridge
Locked in Instrument. Do Not Attempt to Remove the Cartridge. remains on
the screen until the instrument unlocks the cartridge.
• use the instrument in environmental conditions that exceed the operating
temperature and humidity specifications.
• make any unauthorized repairs or modifications to this product as this may
cause personal injury or damage to the unit.
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
i-STAT Alinity — Quick Reference Guide
Art: 731848-01
Rev. M
Rev. Date: 25-Jul-2022
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