User's Guide

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1. Introducing Xprecia Prime™
1. Introducing Xprecia Prime™
General warnings and precautions
• All accessories used with this product must meet the manufacturer's
specifications
• This device is intended only for use by Healthcare Professionals and is
not for self-testing.
Test strips:
• Only use Universal Biosensors Xprecia Prime™ PT strips.
Other strips – including other Xprecia strips (e.g. Siemens PT/INR Strips
for Xprecia™ Systems) – will not work with Xprecia Prime™.
• Always close the vial lid after a strip has been taken out.
Electrical safety:
• Only use the USB cable provided by Universal Biosensors. If you need a
replacement USB cable, contact Customer Support (see Page 64).
• The Xprecia Prime™ meter contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery
which must be treated with care:
o Do not attempt to access the battery; if your battery is not
performing adequately, contact Customer Support (see Page 64).
o Do not place the meter near a heat source or in a hot environment
(e.g. an automobile parked in the sun).
o If you suspect the battery may have been punctured, crushed or
damaged, contact Customer Support (see Page 64).
• Failure to follow the above battery-care instructions could result in
serious injury or death due to a battery catching fire, exploding or leaking.
• When connecting the meter to external devices (such as USB power
sources), ensure those devices are in compliance with local safety
regulations.
• The power supply that comes with your meter is for indoor use only.
• The power supply is also served to disconnect the device. Do not
position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting
device.