Abbott i-STAT 1

Abbott Point of Care Inc. - Abbott Park, IL 60064, USA
Art: 725708-00E Rev. Date 07-FEB-12
i-STAT
®
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPDATING
i-STAT
®
1 HANDHELD SOFTWARE
Overview
This Technical Bulletin has been created specifically to guide you through the process of updating the software on your i-STAT 1
Handheld(s). This process should take less than 10 minutes for the first Handheld, and less time for additional Handhelds.
Why Do i-STAT Handhelds Need Software Updates?
The i-STAT 1 System is designed to eliminate operator influence on delivered results.
Due to the continuous manufacturing process improvements to the i-STAT System, it is necessary to update
standardization values from time to time to maintain long-term consistency of performance. These updates are
equivalent to manually adjusting calibration on a traditional laboratory analyzer.
New CLEW software—delivered twice a year on a CD-ROM—re-establishes these standardization values and
incorporates refinements to the internal quality monitoring system. New JAMS application software allows the
i-STAT 1 Handheld to recognize any newly launched cartridge types and to perform any newly launched features.
JammLite Process Overview
Whether updating one, two, or many i-STAT 1 Handheld(s), the JammLite procedure must be used to update the first
i-STAT 1 Handheld. This process is noted in the diagram below.