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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Device Overview
Key Features
• Step-by-step instructions for the sweat stimulation and sweat collection processes.
• Easily-attached electrodes and collector.
• Profiled electrical current to reduce patient discomfort during sweat stimulation.
• Automatic logging of important data during the iontophoresis and sweat collection process.
• Continuously monitors iontophoresis current to maximize patient safety.
• Elliptical-shaped collector, Pilogel discs, and electrodes to better fit small arms (neonate and
toddler-sized arms).
• Complete patient mobility during sweat collection.
• Easily-confirmed sweat rate and total sweat yield gauged by the operator.
• Uncompromised sweat specimen.
• Air-free collector prevents condensate error.
• Negligible (≤ 0.1 microliters per hour) sweat evaporation rate.
• Exportable log files using a micro USB connector.
Intended Use
The Macroduct Advanced Model 3710 Sweat Collection System is intended only for clinical
laboratory use by qualified medical personnel for stimulation and collection of sweat from
humans for analysis for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.