ITC Hemochron Signature Elite Whole Blood Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 38)

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To Check QC Intervals:
Note: If a cuvette is not inserted in the instrument, pressing QC will immediately display QC
Status and will allow the operator to run EQC.
1. With a cuvette inserted, press QC to display the QC SELECTS menu:
2. Press 4. The remaining time (shown as hours:minutes) before QC must be run on each test is
displayed. Tests are listed in the order which QC will need to be run, with EQC always displayed last:
3. If applicable, the screen will toggle to display the QC time remaining for additional tests.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The AC/DC Power Module should be plugged into a Hospital Grade AC outlet to charge the instrument when it is
not in use.
DO NOT open the instrument, as there are no user-serviceable parts and the warranty is violated.
DO NOT remove the AC/DC Power Module from the instrument by pulling on the cord.
DO NOT use cuvettes that are past their marked expiration date or have been improperly stored.
DO NOT use non-ITC cuvettes.
DO NOT force a cuvette into the instrument. If resistance to insertion is encountered, gently remove the cuvette
and examine the cuvette slot. Remove any obstruction before attempting further use of the instrument (see
Service and Maintenance on page 79).
DO NOT use excessive force in pressing the instrument keys.
DO NOT expose the instrument to extreme temperatures (above 37 °C).
DO NOT drop the instrument, and do not use the results if the instrument is dropped during a test.
The use of accessory equipment identified in this manual either in the patient vicinity, or that does not comply
with either the equivalent safety requirements of this equipment or IEC 60601-1 or IEC 60601-1-1, may lead to
a reduced level of safety in the resulting system.
The HEMOCHRON Signature Elite instrument should only be used by healthcare professionals trained and
certified in the use of the system and operated in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
All biohazard safety guidelines pertaining to the handling and disposal of human blood should be strictly
adhered to when collecting and handing blood specimens and when operating the HEMOCHRON Signature
Elite Microcoagulation instrument.
Used HEMOCHRON Jr. test cuvettes should be considered as potentially infectious. They should be handled
according to individual institutional policies concerning the disposal of potentially infectious materials.
CAUTION: Verify that any third-party connectivity software to be used is compatible with the
software version of the HEMOCHRON Signature Elite instrument in use. Transferred data will be
lost if third-party connectivity software used is not compatible with HEMOCHRON Signature Elite
software.