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1.6 - i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator

Overview

The Electronic Simulator is a quality control device used to evaluate the i‑STAT Alinity instrument’s ability

to read the electronic signal from a cartridge. When inserted into an i‑STAT Alinity instrument, the

Electronic Simulator iniates a suite of self checks which verify the electronic and thermal funconality

used with all cartridge types. The Electronic Simulator is designed for use only with the i‑STAT Alinity

instrument.

Abbo Point of Care requires that a successful Electronic Simulator test is performed every 6 months.

For instrucons on using the Electronic Simulator, refer to the i‑STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator Geng

Started Guide. In this document, see informaon in the secon Perform Electronic Simulator Tesng.

Principles of Operaon

The Electronic Simulator has a ceramic insert on the tesng end. When the Electronic Simulator pathway

is iniated and the simulator is inserted, the instrument contacts the ceramic strip as it would the

contact pads on a cartridge. The ceramic strip isolates the pins from the protecve grounds allowing the

internal electronics to verify measurement of the current used with the cartridges. Addionally, two

thermistors in the thermal system are measured to ensure they produce consistent readings.

Specicaons

i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator

Specicaons

Dimensions: Height x Width x Length 2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.3 in (10.8 cm)

without cap

2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.4 in (11.1 cm) with

cap

i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745530-01 Rev. D Rev. Date: 16-May-2022

Abbott i-STAT Alinity User Manual

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