GEM Hemochron 100 User Manual

1 - Introduction
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000HZ6006EN.US • 02 • GEM Hemochron 100 Operator Manual
1.5.2 Test Cartridges
GEM Hemochron 100 test cartridges are single‑use disposable test devices with a sample well for
application of samples.
NOTE: Test cartridges are not supplied with the system. They must be ordered separately. See “Materials
Required, but Not Provided” (page 19).
During a patient or LQC test, the instrument prompts the Operator to insert a test cartridge into the
instrument. After the instrument warms the test cartridge, it prompts the Operator to apply the sample into the
sample well of the test cartridge. For a description of test cartridge components, see Figure 3 and Table 2 .
Figure 3 : Test Cartridge Components
4. Sample Well
5. Overow Area
3. Waste Channel
6. Test Channel
1. Barcode Label
2. Detection Windows
Table 2: Test Cartridge Components
No. Component Description
1 Barcode Label The barcode label contains the test cartridge lot number, expiration date, and test
type. When a test cartridge is inserted into the test cartridge insertion chamber, the
instrument reads this information. Information on the label is also human-readable.
2 Detection Windows An internal camera analyzes the sample through the detection windows.
3 Waste Channel The instrument vacuum pump draws excess sample into the waste channel. This
ensures that the sample volume is correct.
4 Sample Well The location where the sample is applied.
5 Overow Area Excess sample ows into this area and then into the waste channel.
6 Test Channel The instrument vacuum pump draws the sample into the test channel where it is
mixed with reagent.
There are 2 types of test cartridges are available. The type of test cartridge must match the type of test that
will be performed:
● ACT+ (Catalog #: 000GACT+)
● ACT‑LR (Catalog #: 000GACT‑LR)
NOTE: Refer to the package insert accompanying the GEM Hemochron 100 test cartridges for storage,
handling, and disposal instructions.
1.5.3 Centralized Conguration Manager(CCM) Software
The software titled Centralized Conguration Manager for GEM Hemochron 100 is intended to be used
with a PC (Microsoft Windows
®
operating system). Although the instrument menus can be used to
congure some of the instrument settings, CCM can be used to congure more advanced settings and
send those settings over the network to 1 or more instruments at the same time. For information, see
“Centralized Conguration Manager (CCM) Software” (page 71) .
NOTE: This software is not included in the instrument box. It must be ordered separately. See “Optional
Materials” (page 19).
1.5.4 Liquid Quality Control (LQC)Product for an LQCTest
Specic LQC product is required when an LQC test is run. For information about the LQC product, see
“LQC Products” (page 53) .
NOTE: LQC product is not supplied with the system. It must be ordered separately. See “Materials
Required, but Not Provided” (page 19).

GEM Hemochron 100 Specifications

General

Brand	GEM
Model	Hemochron 100
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English