cobas h 232 User Manual

Introduction
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WARNING
Possible hazards posed by the lithium-ion battery pack
Damaged or swollen lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs can overheat,
catch fire, or leak. Immediately cease use of cobas h 232 meters with
damaged or swollen Li-ion battery packs. Under no circumstances
recharge meters with damaged or swollen Li-ion battery packs by placing
them in the handheld base unit or connecting them to the power adapter.
Overheating can cause the battery pack to catch fire or explode.
■ Never throw the battery pack or the meters onto a fire. Do not dis-
mantle, compress, or pierce the battery pack as this could cause an
internal short circuit that leads to overheating.
■ Do not place either the battery pack or the cobas h 232 meter on or
in heating appliances, such as a microwave, conventional oven, or
radiator.
■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, e.g., when the meter is
docked in the Handheld Base Unit. Keep this in mind when position-
ing the Handheld Base Unit.
Battery fluid or materials leaking from damaged battery packs can irritate
your skin or cause burns due to high temperatures.
■ Avoid contact with leaking battery fluid. In the event of accidental
contact with the skin, rinse with water. If you get battery fluid in your
eye(s), you should also seek medical attention.
Handle and dispose of battery packs with care.
Extreme temperatures reduce the charging capacity and usage period of the meter and the
battery pack.

cobas h 232 Specifications

General

Device Type	Point-of-care analyzer
Sample Type	Whole blood, plasma
Measured Parameters	Troponin T, Myoglobin, D-Dimer, NT-proBNP
Connectivity	USB
Intended Use	cardiac markers
Data Management	LIS connectivity
Throughput	Single test
Sample Volume	150 µL
Operating Temperature	15-30 °C
Operating Humidity	10-85% (non-condensing)
Display	Color touchscreen
Measurement Principle	Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)