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Cleaning the Handheld and Downloader

Please see Section 17 of the i-STAT 1 System Manual (Routine Care of the Analyzer and

Downloader) for instructions on cleaning and decontaminating the handheld and downloader.

Replacing Paper in the Martel Printer

Squeeze the front and back of the paper cup to open.

Remove remaining paper by pressing the Paper feed button. Do not pull paper

through printer mechanism.

Reel off a few centimeters of paper from the new paper roll and check that the end

has a clean straight edge.

Slide the leading edge of the paper through the paper entry slot until you feel

resistance. Paper feeds from underneath the roll.

Press the Paper Feed button and feed paper through the printer mechanism.

Keep the Paper Feed button depressed until the paper passes through the paper

exit slot.

Sit the new paper roll in the paper cup and close the lid.

Replacing Paper in the i-STAT Printer

Open the paper compartment lid by pulling up on the release lever and remove

any remaining paper.

Reel off a few centimeters of paper from the new paper roll, with the leading

edge of the paper feeding forward from the bottom of the roll.

Sit the new paper roll in the compartment such that the leading edge is resting

outside the compartment on the printer casing.

Close the lid until it snaps into place.

Troubleshooting

Unexpected Results

When results do not reﬂect the patient's condition, repeat the test using a fresh cartridge

and sample. If results are still suspect, test the lot of cartridges in use with i-STAT control

solutions. If the controls are in range, there may be an interfering substance in the

sample. Check the Cartridge and Test Information sheets for the test in question. Test by

another method to verify the result. If the controls are out of range there may be a

problem with that particular cartridge lot. Use another lot number or repeat the test using

another method, and refer to Support Services Information in the Technical Bulletin

section of the i-STAT 1 System Manual.

Startup Messages

The handheld performs self-checks when it is turned on. If a condition that should be

corrected in the near future, but that will not affect results, is detected, a warning is

displayed. The operator presses the 1 key to access the Test Menu. The analyzer can be

customized to lock out the operator until the corrective action is taken.

Patient Test Procedures

Cartridge Test Procedure

• DO NOT open cartridge pouch before scanning the barcode.

1. Press

to turn on handheld.

2. Press

i-STAT Cartridge.

3. Follow handheld prompts.

4. Scan the lot number on the cartridge pouch.

•

Position barcode 3 - 9 inches from scanner

window on the handheld.

•

Press and hold

to activate the scanner.

SC N

•

Align the red laser light so it covers entire barcode.

•

The handheld will beep when it reads the

barcode successfully.

Laser Radiation – Do not stare into beam. Class 2 laser product.

Laser Diode 650 nm Maximum Output 1.0 mW.

5. Continue normal procedures for preparing the sample, filling and sealing cartridge.

6. Push the sealed cartridge into the handheld port until it clicks into place. Wait for the test

to complete.

Note: For ACT, PT/INR, Hct and immunoassay testing, the handheld must remain on a level

surface with the display facing up during testing. A level surface includes running the handheld

in the Downloader/Recharger.

7. Review results.