Abbott e i-STAT Alinity User manual

i-STAT Alinity
Quick
Reference
Guide

SCOPE:
The Quick Reference Guide contains information that describes
several functional pathways of the i-STAT Alinity instrument.
i-STAT Alinity software expires periodically. Upon receipt of
a new or replacement instrument, check the expiration date of
the software by navigating to More Options > Instrument Status.
Instructions for updating software are found in the System
Operations Manual at www.pointofcare.abbott.
For additional information regarding the use of the
i-STAT Alinity instrument and i-STAT test cartridges, refer to
individual cartridge Instructions for Use and Systems Operation
Manual.
CONTENTS
Section 1: Instrument Setup (New Instruments) .............1
Section 2: System Components........................................7
Section 3: Anatomy of the Instrument .............................8
Section 4: Screen Components and Their Meanings.......9
Section 5: Cleaning & Disinfecting.................................14
Section 6: Troubleshooting .............................................18
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SECTION 1
ATTACH BATTERY AND POWER ON INSTRUMENT
Perform Paent Test
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IF BATTERY SHOWS A YELLOW OR
RED BAR, CONTINUE TO STEP 3
IF BATTERY HAS SUFFICIENT
CHARGE CONTINUE TO STEP 4
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CHECK FOR SUFFICENT BATTERY CHARGE
2
CHARGE BATTERY IF NEEDED OR MOVE TO STEP 4
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INSTRUMENT SETUP (New Instruments)
Charge immediately
Charge needed soon
Aproximately
1/2 charged
Fully Charged

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4LOCATE REGION BAR CODE
a
b
OR
If instrument displays Set Region Code screen, proceed to STEP . If not,
proceed to STEP .
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Region Code Barcode Must Be Scanned
Instrument Disabled
Locate region code barcode on INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE document.
Touch Instrument Service to begin workflow.
Alerts 1 of 1
Set Region
Code
Exit Alerts
1. Touch Set Region Code
and follow prompts on
screen.
2. When prompted, scan
Region Code on box or
leer.
3. Connue to follow
prompts on the screen.
4. Once the instrument powers on, the Region Code Barcode
alert should no longer be displayed. Proceed to STEP . If Alert
screen displays again, repeat STEP . If the Alert screen displays
again, contact your Abbo representave.
TOUCH SET REGION CODE
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Power instrument on and follow sequence.
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2
3
FINISH SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT
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Set Clock
5
Set Language
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Set Units
6
Set Date Format
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INSTRUMENT SETUP IS COMPLETE
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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i-STAT ALINITY INSTRUMENT: Used to perform cartridge testing,
reviewing test results, and conducting quality control (QC) testing.
i-STAT ALINITY BASE STATION: Used to recharge the battery
installed in the i-STAT Alinity.
i-STAT CARTRIDGES: Contains sensors and reagents for all patient
and quality testing.
i-STAT ALINITY RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: Provides main
power source to the instrument.
i-STAT ALINITY ELECTRONIC SIMULATOR: Provides an
independent check on the instrument’s thermal controls and success
of software updates.
i-STAT ALINITY PORTABLE PRINTER: Used to print records
stored in the instrument.
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LED: Indicates status of
the instrument.
GREEN: Instrument is starting
up or test results are complete.
WHITE: Cartridge is
processing.
RED: Requires immediate
attention.
BLUE: Battery is charging.
YELLOW: Instrument printing.
DISPLAY SCREEN
POWER BUTTON: Press and
hold button for 2 seconds to
power up or power down the
instrument.
BARCODE CAPTURE BUTTON:
Press and hold button in order
to capture a barcode. Audible
cues indicate successful and
unsuccessful barcode captures.
CARTRIDGE PORT: Cartridge
or Electronic Simulator is inserted
into the cartridge port to initiate
testing.
CAMERA AND IR PORT:
Camera is activated by pressing
and holding the barcode capture
button. The display screen
displays the object within the
cameras view. The IR port sends
information from the instrument
to the portable printer.
BATTERY: Rechargeable battery
is the sole power source for the
instrument.
ANATOMY OF THE INSTRUMENT