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General| Brand | Medtronic |
|---|---|
| Model | ACT Plus |
| Category | Laboratory Equipment |
| Language | English |
Specifies the intended diagnostic use settings for the ACT Plus instrument in hospital or point-of-care settings.
Explains how fibrin formation is detected by measuring the plunger-flag mechanism's fall rate.
Describes the components of the ACT Plus test cartridge: reagent chamber, reaction chamber, and plunger assembly.
Details the instrument's technical specifications, including channels, timing range, and heat block temperature.
Lists the electrical specifications, including voltage, frequency, current, fuse, power cord, and physical dimensions.
Outlines general safety and usage precautions for the ACT Plus instrument, including intended use and environmental factors.
Addresses the handling and disposal of biohazardous test samples and materials according to institutional guidelines.
Warns against using the instrument in the presence of explosive gases or anesthetics.
Provides instructions on cleaning and decontamination procedures, prohibiting steam or autoclaving.
States that no internal parts are user-serviceable and require authorized service by Medtronic.
Details the steps for unpacking the ACT Plus instrument and its accessories, including checking for damage.
Guides the user through the initial power-on and self-test checkout procedure for the instrument.
Provides recommended setup steps before running tests, including instrument and QC Manager parameters.
Identifies and describes the components of the instrument's user interface, including displays and keys.
Identifies the components located on the rear panel of the instrument, such as ports and power switch.
Explains the variable function keys available on the main menu screen for navigation and data entry.
Details the process for entering patient and user identification numbers manually using the keypad.
Explains how to transmit patient and QC test results to external storage like floppy disks or LIS.
Details how to set instrument parameters like date, time, audio tone, language, and output location.
Describes how to access the Quality Control Menu and the functions available within it.
General notes and procedures applicable to all test methods, including data entry requirements.
Details on using specific cartridges for activated clotting time tests.
Specific instructions for performing tests using HR-HTC cartridges to detect heparin.
Details the automatic self-tests performed by the instrument upon power-on.
Explains the use of liquid quality controls for verifying instrument and user performance.
Describes the ACTtrac® electronic quality control system and its verification functions.
Instructions for cleaning the instrument case and actuator assembly surfaces with approved agents.
Detailed procedure for cleaning the actuator assembly and its components, emphasizing timely cleaning.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the instrument's fuses located in the power inlet module.
Explains how the instrument diagnoses and displays errors and precautionary conditions on the LCD screen.
Describes the three types of messages (Information/Status, Alerts, System Alarms) displayed by the instrument.
Lists system messages, their potential causes, and recommended solutions for troubleshooting.
Instructions for scanning barcodes correctly in hand-held mode using the scanner.
Guides on setting various bar code format options for compatibility with the ACT Plus instrument.
Lists common troubleshooting issues for the bar code scanner, such as no response or decoding errors.
Step-by-step procedure to reset the bar code scanner to its default factory settings.
