BD Kiestra Track User manual

Kiestra™ Track
User's Manual
BD Kiestra B.V.
Marconilaan 6
9207 JC Drachten, The Netherlands
Australian and New Zealand Sponsors:
Becton Dickinson Pty Ltd.
66 Waterloo Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia
Becton Dickinson Limited
14B George Bourke Drive
Mt. Wellington Auckland 1060, New Zealand
L011042(03) 2021-10
446097, 446942
English
bd.com/e-labeling

BD Kiestra™ Track User's Manual
Change History
Revision Date Change Summary
01 2019-10 Initial release
02 2020-01
Minor typographical corrections. Updated
Australian and New Zealand Sponsors Addresses,
and Utility and Module Operating Requirements.
Added information about black agar plate usage in
sections 2.3.2 and 4.4, information about the cover
latch in the section 4.7, and added "or closing" to
pinch hazard warnings about opening or closing a
cover.
03 2021-09
Minor typographical and formatting corrections.
Added Customer Release Notes topic. Added an
Ordering information topic. Updated BDKiestra™
Track elements to include BarcodA and InoqulA.
Added the Regular Base cabinet and updated the
Main Base cabinet in the Elements overview topic.
Updated the BDKiestra™ Track GUI topic,
BDKiestra™ ReadA remote view topic, and the
Collecting plates from a Stacker topic. Updated the
screenshots and text in the Status view,
Notifications, Starting operation, Resolving errors
topics. Updated screenshots in the General layout,
Help, User account, and Configuration topics.
Updated and renamed the Error, warning, and
information messages topic. Updated Module
specifications to include the Main Base, Main Base
Light, and Regular Base specifications.
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written permission of BD Kiestra, B.V., Marconilaan 6, 9207 JC Drachten, The Netherlands.
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Table of Contents
1 Instructions for use guidance 5
1.1 Customer release notes 5
1.2 Conventions 5
1.3 Notes, cautions, and warnings 5
1.4 Symbols glossary 6
1.5 Depiction of patient information 7
2 Introduction 9
2.1 Intended use 9
2.2 Module startup 9
2.3 Module description 9
2.3.1 BDKiestra™Track elements 9
2.3.1.1 Elements overview 11
2.3.1.2 Stacker element 13
2.3.1.3 Destacker element 14
2.3.1.4 Standard Connector element 15
2.3.1.5 Straight element 16
2.3.1.6 U-turn element 16
2.3.2 Plate flow 16
2.3.3 BDKiestra™ Track GUI 18
2.3.3.1 General layout 18
2.3.3.2 Status view 19
2.3.3.3 BDKiestra™ReadA remote view 24
2.3.3.4 Utilities view 25
2.3.3.5 Notifications 26
2.3.3.6 Help 27
2.3.3.7 User account 28
3 Configuration 29
3.1 Language settings 30
4 Operation 31
4.1 Turning on module 32
4.2 Starting operation 34
4.3 Signing in and out 35
4.4 Placing plates in a Destacker 36
4.5 Collecting plates from a Stacker 37
4.6 Pausing operation 38
4.7 Opening covers 39
4.8 Turning off module 41
5 Cleaning and maintenance 43
5.1 Cleaning and disinfection 44
5.1.1 Frequency of routine cleaning 44
5.1.2 Cleaners and disinfectants 44
5.2 Cleaning methods 45
5.2.1 Dry cleaning 45
5.2.2 Wet cleaning/disinfecting 45

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5.3 General cleaning procedure 46
5.4 Cleaning components 48
5.4.1 Touchscreen 48
5.4.2 Sensors 48
5.4.3 Scanner windows 48
5.4.4 Conveyor belts 48
5.4.5 Stackers and Destackers 49
5.4.6 Blue covers 49
5.4.7 Internal and external surfaces 49
5.5 Incidental cleaning 49
5.6 Decontamination 50
6 Troubleshooting 53
6.1 Resolving errors 53
6.2 Error, warning, and information messages 56
7 Contacts 63
8 Limited warranty 65
9 Installation requirements 67
9.1 Module specifications 67
10 Ordering information 71
11 Glossary 73
12 Index 77
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1 Instructions for use guidance
Before using the product, it is recommended that all users become thoroughly familiar with the
contents of the instructions for use.
These instructions for use are a reference tool for trained laboratory personnel who operate
and maintain the product on a regular basis. Every attempt has been made to include all
information which would be required during normal use and maintenance.
EU Only: Users should report any serious incident related to the device to the Manufacturer
and National Competent Authority.
OutsideEU: Contact your local BD representative for any incident or inquiry related to this
device.
Technical Service and Support: In the United States contact BD at 1.800.638.8663 or bd.com.
For regions outside of the United States, contact your local BD representative or bd.com.
Should a question arise that is not answered in these instructions, please contact BD.
See7Contacts.
1.1 Customer release notes
Customer release notes (in English) are available at bd.com/e-labeling.
1.2 Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Example
Bold type is used for software options and to
indicate a menu path.
Select Save and select OK.
Select File > Save As.
Italics type is used for names of documents. For more information, refer to the Example
Instrument User's Manual.
1.3 Notes, cautions, and warnings
Throughout the instructions for use, important information is presented in boxes offset from the
regular text that are labeled as a NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING. These messages are
formatted as follows:
NOTE
Information worthy of special attention is presented as a NOTE.

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CAUTION
Information on an activity which potentially could cause a product to malfunction
is presented as a CAUTION.
WARNING
INFORMATION ON AN ACTIVITY WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD CAUSE INJURY
TO THE USER IS PRESENTED AS A WARNING.
1.4 Symbols glossary
Some symbols listed below may not apply to this product.
US Customers only: For symbols glossary, refer to bd.com/symbols-glossary.
Symbol Meaning
CE marking; Signifies European
technical conformity
In vitro diagnostic medical device
This only applies to US: “Caution:
Federal Law restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a licensed
practitioner.”
Manufacturer
Authorized representative in the
European Community
Authorised representative in Switzerland
Catalogue Number
Consult instructions for use or consult
electronic instructions for use.
Biohazard
Collect separately.
Indicates separate collection for waste of
electrical and electronic equipment
required.
Cut or sever hazard
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Symbol Meaning
Danger of crushing
Do not step
Earth terminal to ground
Electrical shock
Frame/chassis
Hot surface
Class 2 laser
Low clearance
Moving parts - pinch point
Pinch point
Refer to accompanying documentation
Sharp point
UV lamp
Indicates internal high voltage cables
that remain powered after the power
switch is turned off
1.5 Depiction of patient information
Patient names, identification numbers, and medical information presented in the instructions
for use, including those within images of the graphical user interface (GUI), are provided as
examples only, and do not represent actual patients or clinical information.
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2 Introduction
2.1 Intended use
The BDKiestra™ Track provides transportation of plated media between various modules
within BDKiestra™ Laboratory Automation Solutions and is intended to be used in clinical
laboratories.
WARNING
WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (LAB COAT, GLOVES, SAFETY
GLASSES) WHEN INTERACTING WITH THE MODULE.
2.2 Module startup
When power is applied to the module, the following operations are performed:
lHardware is checked and initialized.
lVarious sensors and subsystems are verified.
The module reports any problems that require user attention through alerts. If any problem
arises that would prevent proper operation, the startup process is aborted. If the startup
procedures are successful, the module is ready to be used.
BD recommends that the module remain powered on at all times except during certain
maintenance procedures.
2.3 Module description
This section describes the Track elements, general flow of plates, and the GUI.
2.3.1 BDKiestra™Track elements
Track is a configuration of elements designed to adapt to various laboratory workflows, within
basic rules and constraints.
Track elements are designed to:
lreceive and collect plates
ltransport plates
linterconnect modules
Track can be physically connected to the following modules:
lBDKiestra™ BarcodA
lBDKiestra™InoqulA
lBDKiestra™ReadA

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Figure 1 — Example Track configuration with ReadA
Figure 2 — Example Track configuration with InoqulA and BarcodA
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