Roche Diagnostics
Instructions for Use · Version 10.0 121
9180 Electrolyte Analyzer 8 Quality control
Material setup
Material setup
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Lot number, date of expiration, sample type and normal range information are included in
the package insert sheet of the recommended QC material.
The QC material has to be defined prior to the QC measurement.
Starting from the READY screen, press NO until the prompt
PROGRAM INSTRUMENT? appears, and select with YES.
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For safety and security, the analyzer can only be programmed or have existing parameters
changed by entering the correct password.
The analyzer prompts Enter Code: AAA. The code “KEY” has to be entered as
follows:
o Press NO until the character K appears.
o Press YES and the cursor will advance to the second position.
o Press NO until the character E appears.
o Press YES and the cursor will advance to the last position.
o Press NO until Y appears.
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If the desired character was missed, keep pressing the NO key until the correct
character appears.
o If the code has been entered correctly, press YES. The analyzer is ready for
programming and the display reads Program QC Level 1 Ranges?
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If a wrong code is entered accidentally, the following display appears:
CODE ERROR! RETRY?
Press YES, and the system returns to the prompt Enter Code: To exit this menu, press
NO.
If the pack of ISETROL electrolyte control is new, enter the lot number and the
target ranges into the analyzer. Each level has its own lot number which can be
found on the information sheet enclosed with the ISETROL pack.
WARNING
Use of non-approved QC materials and other consumables
Use of QC materials that were not produced by Roche may lead to incorrect patient
results, which may endanger patient lives.
Use of consumables that were not produced by Roche, including but not limited to
electrodes, calibration and cleaning solutions, QC-material and related accessories,
may result in malfunction of the analyzer and may render the warranty null and void.
r Use ISETROL exclusively for QC measurements on the analyzer.
r Only use approved consumables when working with the analyzer. For the full list of
approved consumables, see Available accessories and consumables (p. 176).
o To enter the lot number, go to the display Program QC Level 1 Ranges? and
press YES.
o The analyzer display reads Current Lot:xxxx Change Lot #?
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When a lot number is entered for the first time, the analyzer shows a preset lot number
which still has to be changed. If the current lot information does not have to be
changed and only the programmed QC ranges need to be verified, press NO.