Hologic TLi IQ User manual

User Manual
System

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Hologic Inc.
250 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752 USA
TEL: For Technical Support (USA and Canada)
1-888-PRETERM (1-888-773-8376)
1-800-442-9892
FAX: [phone]
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Asia [phone]
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2013 Hologic Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Hologic Inc.
The TLiIQ System is covered by U.S. patent numbers 6,267,722 and 6,394,952. The TLiIQ Analyzer is covered by U.S. patent number
Des. 434,153. The Cassette Housing is covered by U.S. patent number Des. 432,244.
The Hologic logo, TLiIQ,and TLiIQ QCette are registered trademarks of Hologic Inc.
Printed in the USA 06023-001 Rev 001
Hologic UK
Link 10 Napier Way
Crawley, West Sussex
R
H10 9RA UK
[phone]
IMPORTANT: Read the entire manual before operating the TLiIQ®System.

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If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, then the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
FCC Warning:
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.

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CE Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with the following standards per the IVD Directive:
EN61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
EN55011 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN61010-1 Safety Requirements
EN61000-3-2 Harmonic Emissions
EN61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations
EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
EN61000-4-5 Voltage Surges
EN61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Interrupts

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Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Hologic is dedicated to meeting country specific requirements associated with the environmentally sound treatment of our
products. Our objective is to reduce the waste arising from our electrical and electronic equipment. Hologic realizes the
benefits of subjecting such WEEE equipment to potential reuse, treatment, recycling or recovery to minimize the amount
of hazardous substances entering the environment.
Your Responsibility
As a Hologic customer, you are responsible for ensuring that devices marked with the symbol shown below are not placed
into the municipal waste system unless authorized to do so by the authorities in your area. Please contact Hologic (see
below) prior to disposing any electrical equipment provided by Hologic.
Symbol Used on the Instrument
The following symbol is used on this instrument:
Reclamation
Hologic will provide for the collection and proper reclamation of electrical devices we provide to our customers. Hologic
strives to reuse Hologic devices, subassemblies, and components whenever possible. When reuse is not appropriate,
Hologic will ensure the waste material is properly disposed of.
Do not dispose in municipal waste.
Contact Hologic (see below) for information
regarding proper disposal.

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Hologic Contact Information
Corporate Headquarters
HOLOGIC INC.
250 CAMPUS DRIVE
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 USA
TEL: (USA and Canada)
1-888-PRETERM (1-888-773-8376)
1-800-442-9892
FAX: [phone]
Authorized
Representative - Europe
HOLOGIC (UK) LIMITED
UNIT 2, LINK 10
NAPIER WAY
CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX RH10 9RA
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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Symbols Used on the Instrument
The following symbols are used on this instrument:
Warning, refer to
accompanying documents.
Manufactured by
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment - contact Hologic for
disposal of the instrument.
Authorized Representative in
the European Community
Lot
Store between 18°C and 30°C
Catalog number
For in vitro diagnostic testing

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
I Introduction
•Intended Use 1-1
•General Description 1-1
•Components of the Analyzer 1-2
•Keypad 1-3
•Keypad Functions 1-3
•Keypad Entries 1-6
•Cassette Insertion Site 1-11
•Displayed/Printed Results 1-12
•Specifications 1-17
•Cautions and Warnings 1-19
2 Installation
•General 2-1
•Environmental Factors 2-1
•Unpacking 2-2
•System Setup 2-4

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Table of Contents
Section Page
•Getting Started 2-5
•Setting the Date and Time 2-6
•TLiIQ QCette® Setup 2-7
•Factory Default Settings 2-8
3 General Operating/Testing Instructions
•Starting the System 3.1
•Set Calibration 3-2
•Test Patient 3-4
•Daily QC 3-7
•Liquid Controls 3-9
•Viewing Results On-Screen 3-12
•Incubation Mode 3-13
•Internal Mode 3-13
•External Mode 3-14
4 Software Functions – Detailed Descriptions
•Startup Screen 4-1
•Main Menu 4-2

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Table of Contents
Section Page
•Set Calibration 4-3
•Test Patient 4-5
•Daily QC 4-10
•Liquid Controls 4-14
•Access Data 4-19
•View/Print Data 4-19
•Data Transfer 4-21
•View Setup 4-23
•Change Setup 4-24
•Date/Time 4-24
•Autoprint 4-27
•Incubation Mode 4-28
•TLiIQ QCette® Setup 4-29
•Test Counts 4-33
5 Care of the Analyzer
•General Cleaning 5-1
•Cleaning of Cassette Insertion Site 5-1
•Cleaning Agents Approved for Use 5-1

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Table of Contents
Section Page
6 Printer
•Loading Printer Labels 6-1
•Removing an Empty Label Roll 6-4
•Clearing Label Jams 6-5
7 Troubleshooting
•General Information 7-1
•Troubleshooting Table 7-1
•Error/Invalid Codes 7-7
8 Service and Warranty
•Technical Service 8-1
•Contact Information - Technical Service 8-1
•Replacement Parts 8-2
•Contact Information - fFN Customer Service 8-2
•Warranty 8-3

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Section 1 – Introduction
SECTION I – INTRODUCTION
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only
To be used by trained laboratory personnel
INTENDED USE
The Hologic TLiIQ®System is intended to be used in conjunction with the Rapid fFN Cassette, the Rapid fFN Control Kit,
and the TLiIQ QCette®for the detection of fetal fibronectin in cervicovaginal secretions. Refer to the directional insert for
the Rapid fFN Cassette for detailed intended use information.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TLiIQ®Analyzer is an electronic optical reflectance device that converts a colorimetric reaction from a cassette into a
digitized format. The data are analyzed using multiple parameters, including a comparison of sample data to calibration
data. The analyzer provides one of three possible patient test results: Positive, Negative, or Invalid.
The result is positive if the signal intensity derived from the patient sample is greater than or equal to the reference
calibration value specified by the calibration code. The result is negative if the signal intensity derived from the patient
sample is less than the reference calibration value specified by the calibration code. The result is reported as invalid if
specific internal test criteria have not been met.

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COMPONENTS OF THE ANALYZER
The major components of the analyzer are the display screen, the keypad, and the cassette insertion site.
Display screen
Cassette
insertion site
Keypad

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KEYPAD
Numeric – Use keypad to enter numerical characters from 0 to 9.
Alpha – Use keypad to enter alpha characters from A to Z.
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
(Vertical Scroll)
Alpha characters - Use
↑
↓
to navigate through the alphanumeric keys when selecting
an alpha character.
Scrolling through Data Records - Use
↑
↓
when scrolling through data records in
ACCESS DATA mode.
Menu Screens - Some menus require up to three screens to display all of the options.
Use
↑
↓
to go to the next or previous screen of the menu.

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(Left Arrow Key)
Previous Page - Use
←
to go to the previous page within a data record.
Delete - Use DELETE to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
(Right Arrow Key)
Next Page - Use
→
to go to the next page within a data record.
Space - Use SPACE to enter a space in the position of the cursor.

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(Print/Enter Key)
Accept/Confirm - Press ENTER to accept or confirm an entry in any data entry field.
Print - Press PRINT to print a data record.
This print function is only active when a data record is on the display screen.
(Escape Key)
Press ESC to return to the most recent Menu screen, unless otherwise specified. If ESC
is pressed in any screen requiring data entry, all entries will revert to the previous setting.

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KEYPAD ENTRIES
Entries of numerical characters require pressing the appropriate numeric key.
Entries of alpha characters require pressing the numeric key containing the alpha character and the
↑
or
↓
arrows (scroll
keys).

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Example - to enter Cassette Lot Number C9123.
1 - Press 2. Use
↑
arrow until Cappears on the display screen.
NOTE: The
↑
arrow will scroll repetitively through the characters 2-A-B-C. The
↓
arrow will scroll repetitively through the
characters 2-C-B-A.
2 - Press 9.
CASSETTE LOT #
>2
ENTER - ACCEPT
CASSETTE LOT #
>C
ENTER - ACCEPT
CASSETTE LOT #
>C9
ENTER - ACCEPT

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3 - Press each subsequent number 1, 2, 3.
4 - Press ENTER after all entries have been made.
CASSETTE LOT #
>C912_
ENTER - ACCEPT
CASSETTE LOT #
>C9123
ENTER - ACCEPT

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Example - to enter Patient Name ABE
1 - Press 2. Use
↑
or
↓
arrow until Aappears on the display screen.
2 - Press 2again. Use
↑
or
↓
arrow until
Bappears on the display screen.
PATIENT ID
>2
ENTER - ACCEPT
PATIENT ID
>A
ENTER - ACCEPT
PATIENT ID
>A2
ENTER - ACCEPT
PATIENT ID
>AB
ENTER - ACCEPT