ROUTINE CARE of the ANALYZER and DOWNLOADER
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Art: 714379-00F Rev. Date: 18-Jul-12 17-1
Drying a Wet
Analyzer or
Downloader
If the analyzer is placed on a wet surface or if any liquid is spilled onto it, dry
the analyzer immediately. If liquid enters the following compartments, the
analyzer may be damaged:
The electronics compartment
The battery compartment
The cartridge port
The Downloader may also be damaged by liquid contamination. Unplug the
power supply from the outlet and dry the Downloader completely.
Clean the display screen and the case using a gauze pad moistened with any
of the following:
A mild non-abrasive cleaner
Detergent
Soap and water
Alcohol
10% bleach solution
PDI
Super Sani-Cloth
(solution of IPA, n-Alkyl dimethyl
ethylbenzyl- and benzyl- ammonium chloride)
Rinse the case using another gauze pad moistened with water and dry. Avoid
getting excess fluids in the seam between the display screen and the case.
(PDI and Sani-Cloth are registered trademarks of Sani-System Brand Products,
the Health Care Division of Nice-Pak Products, Orangeburg, NY, USA.)
Cleaning the
Analyzer and
Downloader
Caution
Exercise universal safety precautions at all times when handling the
analyzer, cartridges, and peripherals to prevent exposure to blood-born
pathogens.
The analyzer is NOT designed to be sterilized or autoclaved by any method,
including those using gas (e.g. steam, ethylene oxide, ect...) high heat, bead,
radiation, or other chemical processes. The analyzer is splash resistant, but
should not be immersed in any liquids.
Dispose of analyzer, peripheral electronics, and batteries according to local,
state, and/or national guidelines.
If the analyzer is not to be used for an extended period of time, the batteries
should be removed to prevent leakage.
Decontaminate the analyzer or Downloader whenever a specimen is spilled
onto it or if the item is to be returned to i-STAT for repair. Wear gloves while
performing the following procedure.
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