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Wireless Compatibility
• See Section 3, Setup for instructions on turning wireless connectivity on and o
• Connecting to wireless requires additional setup specications
Contact PTS Diagnostics Customer Service for additional information.
Data Management
The CardioChek Plus analyzer is designed to connect to any IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or
802.11n network which uses the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal network encryption
schemes. The wireless module is certied by the manufacturer to be compatible
with wireless networking standards established by the Wi-Fi alliance, to assure
interoperability with networking equipment. Contact your IT administrator for
connection assistance.
Note: If unable to run a test, wireless communication and patient ID lock may be on.
You will see a
symbol ashing. To run a test, send a new patient ID to the analyzer,
turn o wireless communication, or press and hold both buttons on your analyzer to
override the patient ID lock.
Storage and Handling
• Handle the CardioChek Plus analyzer with care; do not drop.
• Do not store or operate the analyzer in direct light, such as sunlight, spotlight,
under a lamp, or by a window.
• Do not expose the analyzer or any of the supplies or accessories to high humidity,
extreme heat, cold, dust, or dirt. The analyzer may be stored at a temperature of
50-104ºF (10-40ºC) and 20-80% Relative Humidity (RH). Do not freeze.
• If storage temperature is below 68ºF (20ºC) allow the device to warm to room
temperature 68ºF (20ºC) before using. If the device has been stored under excessive
conditions, allow at least 30 minutes at room temperature for the device to
equilibrate to these temperatures.
• Do not scratch or damage the surface of the check strip.
• Please read the test strip package insert for storage and handling information that
applies to each test strip.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of analyzers that come in contact with blood or blood
products is critical to avoid transmitting bloodborne pathogens between patients and
healthcare professionals.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: It is critical to properly clean and disinfect
analyzers that are used with blood products each time they are used,
between each patient. Additionally, to avoid transmissions of bloodborne
pathogens, only use auto-disabling, single-use lancing devices. Please see
references at the end of this section for further information.
Care and Cleaning
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