Abbott i-STAT Alinity User Manual

Perform the Thermal Probe Check
Use the procedure below to check the thermal probes on each instrument twice a year.
Note: Please refer to the Manufacturer's Quality System Instrucons (MQSI) for
addional informaon.
1. If the instrument and Electronic Simulator have been stored separately in areas where the ambient
temperature diers by more than 3°C or 5°F, allow the Simulator and instrument to equilibrate to the
same temperature, out of dras, for 30 minutes before inserng the Simulator into the instrument.
Minimize handling the Simulator to maintain its thermal uniformity and stability.
2. From the Home screen, touch More Opons > Quality Opons > Perform Electronic Simulator Test
and then follow the screen prompts.
3. Remove the cap from the end of the Electronic Simulator and insert the Electronic Simulator into the
instrument.
4. When results are displayed, the dierence between the thermal probes can be viewed on the
instrument’s screen by touching the View Entered Info tab on the right side of the screen.
5. Interpret the thermal probe check value:
• Acceptable: PASS
• Not acceptable: FAIL message with a Quality Check Failure Code. Repeat the procedure to conrm
results. If the repeat test fails contact Technical Support.
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i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745578-01 Rev. C Rev. Date: 04-Mar-2021

Abbott i-STAT Alinity Specifications

General

Brand	Abbott
Model	i-STAT Alinity
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English