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ASTUTE140TM METER

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User Manual

Astute140

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For performance evaluation only.

Manufactured for Astute Medical, Inc.

3550 General Atomics Ct.

Building 2

San Diego, CA 92121

USA

MDSS GmbH

Schiffgraben 41

30175 Hannover, Germany

CONTACT INFORMATION:

info@astutemedical.com

Phone: +1 (858) 792-3544

Fax: +1 (858) 882-0449

[Add 800 number]

[Add international number]

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TableofContents

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................5

INTENDEDUSE........................................................................................................................................................................5

PRINCIPLESOFOPERATION...................................................................................................................................................5

METERKITCOMPONENTS.....................................................................................................................................................6

MATERIALSNEEDEDBUTNOTPROVIDED.........................................................................................................................7

OPTIONALACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................................7

CONTACTINGASTUTEMEDICAL,INC.(TECHNICALSUPPORT)......................................................................................7

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................7

WARNINGS,HAZARDS,PRECAUTIONS,ANDLIMITATIONS..............................................................................................8

SafetySymbols..........................................................................................................................................................................8

SafetyInformation..................................................................................................................................................................9

Limitations...............................................................................................................................................................................10

METERFEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................11

USERTYPES...........................................................................................................................................................................13

Operator....................................................................................................................................................................................13

Supervisor................................................................................................................................................................................14

INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................................14

ACPOWERSUPPLY...............................................................................................................................................................14

INSTALLATIONANDREPLACEMENTOFBATTERIES........................................................................................................15

INSTALLINGORCHANGINGTHEPAPER..............................................................................................................................16

POWERINGONTHEMETER.................................................................................................................................................17

SUPERVISORINSTRUCTIONS:CONFIGURATIONANDSETTINGS....................................................................................18

AddingtheFirstSupervisorUser...................................................................................................................................18

SetorchangeTime...............................................................................................................................................................20

SetorChangeDate..............................................................................................................................................................21

SetorChangetheLanguage............................................................................................................................................22

UpdatingSystemSoftware...............................................................................................................................................23

UpdateMeterLanguages..................................................................................................................................................23

METEROPERATION...........................................................................................................................................23

STARTUP.................................................................................................................................................................................23

PowerontheMeter..............................................................................................................................................................23

Login..........................................................................................................................................................................................24

RFIDCARDSFORDEVICEANDLOTREGISTRATION.......................................................................................................24

EQCDEVICEREGISTRATION...............................................................................................................................................24

ELECTRONICQUALITYCONTROL(EQC)..........................................................................................................................26

LIQUIDCONTROLLOTREGISTRATION..............................................................................................................................28

EXTERNALLIQUIDQUALITYCONTROL(LQC)................................................................................................................30

TESTLOTREGISTRATION....................................................................................................................................................32

TESTINGAPATIENTSAMPLE..............................................................................................................................................34

REVIEWANDMANAGETESTRESULTS..............................................................................................................................37

PatientResults.......................................................................................................................................................................37

LQCResults..............................................................................................................................................................................38

EQCResults..............................................................................................................................................................................40

SendResultstoLIS...............................................................................................................................................................41

SHUTDOWN............................................................................................................................................................................42

CAREANDMAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................42

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CLEANINGANDDECONTAMINATION.................................................................................................................................42

CHANGINGTHEPAPER..........................................................................................................................................................43

CHANGINGTHEBATTERIES.................................................................................................................................................43

DISPOSINGOFTHEBATTERIES............................................................................................................................................43

DISPOSINGOFTHEMETER..................................................................................................................................................43

LABELSANDSYMBOLS.........................................................................................................................................................43

TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS...................................................................................................................................................45

ERRORMESSAGES.................................................................................................................................................................47

ENDUSERLICENSEAGREEMENT...................................................................................................................48

GLOSSARYOFTERMS(LISTEDALPHABETICALLY)................................................................................50

APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................................................53

MAINMENUSTRUCTURE.....................................................................................................................................................54

REVIEWDATAMENUSTRUCTURE.....................................................................................................................................55

OPERATORMENUSTRUCTURE...........................................................................................................................................56

SUPERVISORMENUSTRUCTURE........................................................................................................................................57

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Introduction

IntendedUse

The Astute140TM Meter is a bench top instrument intended to be used by trained

medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device in a laboratory environment for

the measurement of fluorescence in various assays manufactured by Astute Medical,

Inc.

The Astute140 Meter is used in conjunction with a test cartridge to measure the

concentration of a target analyte (such as a protein marker) in a sample.

Please refer to the assay-specific Product Insert for detailed test information.

PrinciplesofOperation

The Astute140 Meter uses an optical system to measure the fluorescent signal

generated from the test sample in the test cartridge. After the test cartridge containing

the sample is inserted into the Meter, the Meter converts the fluorescent signal from the

immunoassay test into a concentration and provides a test result. Intensity of the

fluorescent signal corresponds to the concentration of the target analyte. If a specific

test has more than one immunoassay, the fluorescent signals from each immunoassay

are converted into concentrations, and these concentrations may be combined into a

single test result or reported independently. Multiple quality control procedures are

performed to ensure that the test results are accurate (see “Electronic Quality Control

(EQC)”, p. XX and “External Liquid Quality Control (LQC)”, p. XX for details).

Results of the test are displayed on the Meter’s LCD screen, and may be printed using

the Meter’s internal printer or electronically transmitted to a laboratory information

system (LIS), if connected.

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MeterKitComponents

Inspect the shipping container for obvious shipping damage prior to opening. Unpack

the shipping container and inspect the contents for damage. The following components

are included in the Astute140 Meter Kit (For re-ordering information, visit

www.astutemedical.com or contact your Astute Medical, Inc. sales representative):

Astute140 Meter Kit component Part number for re-ordering

 Astute 140 Meter

 AC power adapter pack (includes

AC power cord, switching power

supply, and country specific

adapter)

100007

 USB cord 100002

 Astute140

Electronic Quality

Control (EQC) Device

400001

 Astute140

Electronic Quality

Control (EQC) RFID card

400001

 Astute140 User Manual 300005

 Quick Start Guide 300007

 Instructional DVD 300006

 Printer paper rolls (2) 100000

 AA batteries (4)

If the shipping container or its contents are damaged, or if any components are missing,

contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (For contact information, see “Contacting

Astute Medical, Inc.” o p. X ).

NOTES:

DO NOT use any other power adapter with the Astute140 Meter or you may damage

the Meter.

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Batteries are not intended to be used as the main power source for operation of the

Astute140 Meter and should only be used as a backup power source if there is no

electrical output available. See “Batteries”, p. X for further details.

MaterialsNeededbutNotProvided

The following materials are required for testing patient samples and may be purchased

and shipped separately from Astute Medical, Inc:

 Test Kits

 Liquid Control Set

For a list of approved tests and corresponding liquid controls for use with the

Astute140 Meter, go to www.astutemedical.com or consult your Astute Medical, Inc.

sales representative.

OptionalAccessories

Optional accessories that may be used with the Meter include an external barcode

reader and an external keyboard. External barcode readers and external keyboards are

not available from Astute Medical, Inc. and must be purchased elsewhere.

ContactingAstuteMedical,Inc.(TechnicalSupport)

For Technical support, please contact Astute Medical, Inc. at Astute Medical, Inc.,

3550 General Atomics Ct., Building 2, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.

ProductSpecifications

Astute140

Meter Information

Product Number:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Power Requirements

AC Power Supply Output Voltage: 6 V DC and 4.16 A

AC Power Supply Input

Voltage/Voltage Range

100V to 240 V, 47Hz – 63 Hz

Battery Operation: 4 x LR6 – AA batteries

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Operating Environment

Altitude:

Temperature: +15C – 30C

Humidity: 30% - 80% rH, non-condensing at 15C

operating temperature

15% - 80%, rH, non-condensing at

30C

Storage Environment

Temperature: -20C to +60C

Humidity: 20% - 85% rH, non-condensing

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Warnings,Hazards,Precautions,andLimitations

SafetySymbols

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SafetyInformation

Operate the Astute140™ Meter on a level, dry surface.

Do not move the Astute140™ Meter while a test is running.

Do not drop the Astute140™ Meter.

The Astute140™ Meter is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when

used according to this User Manual. If the Meter is used in a manner not specified in the

User Manual, the protection provided by the equipment will be impaired.

Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the Astute140™ Meter.

Do not immerse the Astute140™ Meter in water or any other liquids.

Unplug the AC power adapter from the power supply before cleaning.

Handle and dispose of test cartridges and patient specimens in accordance with

federal, state, and local requirements regarding biohazardous materials.

Handle the Astute140™ Meter in accordance with federal, state, and local

requirements regarding biohazardous materials.

Due to potentially infectious nature of the samples used with the Astute140™

Meter, users should wear gloves.

FCC Testing

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Electromagnetic Capability (EMC)

The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the

Meter. The Meter generates radio frequency (RF) energy. Do not use this device in

close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g. unshielded

intentional RF sources), as these may interfere with proper operation.

Any equipment connected to data ports must be certified to EC61010. If any

equipment is connected that is not recommended it must comply with this standard. For

questions or additional information, please contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical

Support (for contact information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X).

Limitations

The Astute140 Meter does not contain a “batch mode” function. The Meter times the

incubation period for the test, and only one test can be run at a time; therefore, each

test cartridge must be run immediately after being inoculated with the patient sample or

liquid control. The time delay in testing that would result from inoculating more than one

cartridge at a time may lead to inaccurate test results.

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MeterFeatures

[Photo of front of Meter here with labels]

Feature Function

1 Printer Cover Covers the printer

2 LCD Display User interface -- displays screens for

navigating, entering data, and

reviewing data

3 Paper Feed Key Advances the paper roll

4 Eject Button Opens the drawer

5 Main Menu Key Used to return to the Main Menu

6 Navigation Keys Used to navigate up, down, left, and

right within menu screens

7 Left Soft Key Used to select the menu option

displayed above the key

8 Right Soft Key Used to select the menu option

displayed above the key

9 Numeric Keypad Used to enter numerical values into

menus and screens

10 Decimal Point Used to add decimal points to

numerical values

11 Backspace Key Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor

12 Drawer Used to insert a test cartridge and the

electronic quality control cartridge into

the Meter

13 Battery cover Covers the battery compartment

[Photo of back of Meter here with labels]

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1 PS/2 Port Used to connect the optional external

barcode reader and/or keyboard to the

Meter

2 Ethernet Port Used to connect the Meter to a LIS or

to a computer to download software

3 AC Power Adapter Port Used to connect the AC power adapter

to the Meter

4 USB Port Used to connect the Meter to a

computer to download new software

versions or manage the meter

5 On/Off Switch Used to power the Meter on and off

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[Photo of bottom of Meter here with labels]

1 Battery Cover Covers the battery compartment

2 Serial Number Unique number used to identify the Meter

3 In-Vitro Diagnostic device labels and

symbols

Regulatory labels and symbols used to

provide information about the Meter and its

proper use (See “Labels and Symbols”, p.

XX, for definitions)

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[Photo of Main Menu screen here]

All Meter functions are grouped under six icons found on the Main Menu (for menu

structures, see the Appendix):

1 Run Patient Select to run patient tests

2 Run LQC Select to run high and low liquid controls

3 Review Data Select to manage patient, LQC and EQC

test results

4 Run EQC Select to run EQC

5 Operator Select to manage (register or delete) test

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lots, liquid control lots, and EQC devices;

temporarily change non-permanent

settings, and view error logs

6 Supervisor Select to set/change general Meter

settings, manage users, obtain Meter

information, or view error logs

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UserTypes

There are two types of users defined for the Meter, Supervisor and Operator.

Supervisors and Operators are permitted to perform different functions, as described

below.

Operator

Users logged in as Operators may perform the following functions:

 Power the Meter on/off

 Run electronic quality control (EQC)

 Run liquid quality control (LQC)

 Test patient samples

 Review and print data (Patient test results, QC test results)

 View error log

Operators may perform the following functions only if a Supervisor grants permission

in the default settings:

 Manage (register/delete/print) test lots

 Manage (register/delete/print) LQC lots

 Manage (register/delete/print) EQC devices

The Operator may change the following settings temporarily while using the Meter; the

settings will return to the default settings programmed by the Supervisor when the Meter

is switched off or the Operator is logged out.

 Date format

 Time format

 Language

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 Beeper (On/Off)

Supervisor

Users logged in as Supervisors may perform all of the Operator functions and the

following additional functions:

 Set or change all default system settings (Time, Date, Language, Log On Setup,

registering lot/control permissions, QC settings)

 Set or change LIS settings

 Set PC Mode (on/off)

 Set or change network settings

 Set or change print headers

 Manage Users (change/add/delete)

 View Meter information (hardware/firmware/bootware/serial number/IP address)

Installation

ACPowerSupply

The Meter is generally meant to be powered by plugging the AC power adapter into a

power source; however, power may be supplied temporarily by four AA batteries when

an electrical power source is unavailable (see “Batteries” on p. X.).

To connect the AC power adapter:

1. Locate the AC power adapter pack containing the AC power cord, the switching

power supply, and the country specific adapter, and connect them as shown:

[Show picture depicting connection of the 3 cords]

2. Insert the end of the country-specific adapter into a power source

[Show picture depicting connection of the country-specific adapter into a power

source]

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3. Insert the cylindrical end of the switching power adapter into the AC power

adapter port on the back of the Meter.

[Show picture depicting insertion of the switching power adapter into the port on

the back of the Meter]

NOTE: To avoid damage to the Meter from a potential power surge, always plug the

AC power adapter into the electrical power source prior to connecting it to the Meter.

When removing power, disconnect the AC power adapter from the Meter prior to

unplugging it from the electrical power source.

InstallationandReplacementofBatteries

The Meter is generally meant to be powered by plugging the AC power adapter into an

electrical power source (see “AC Power Adapter, p. X); however, power may be

supplied for a limited period of time by four AA batteries when an electrical power

source is unavailable (for example, in the event of a electricity failure or if the Meter

must be operated in a location where there is no electric output).

When using alkaline or Li batteries under a temperature operating range of 20o to 25o C,

the Meter will allow approximately 15 user tests to be performed before requiring battery

replacement.

The Meter includes a low battery indicator.

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The batteries should be changed when the low battery indicator is lit.

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When the low battery indicator is lit, the Meter can run at least 3 additional tests within 1

hour under the same operating conditions before the batteries will need to be replaced.

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To install or replace four AA batteries into the Meter or change the batteries:

1. Press the Eject Button to the left of the LCD display to open the Meter drawer

and ensure there is not a cartridge in the Meter.

2. Power off the Meter.

3. Gently turn the Meter over so the bottom is facing up and place it on a flat

surface.

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4. Open the battery cover by pressing your thumb on the center of the battery cover and

sliding it in the direction shown below:

[Insert image showing bottom of Meter with thumb pressing on and sliding battery cover

to the left]

5. If replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and properly discard them (see

“Disposing of the batteries”, p. XX).

6. Insert 4 AA 1.5 volt batteries, making sure that the ends of the batteries facing up

correspond to the + and – signs diagrammed in the battery compartment,

[Insert diagram of the battery compartment with symbols visible]

7. Replace the battery cover by sliding it back into position as shown until it snaps firmly

in place.

8. Turn the Meter right side up.

InstallingorChangingthePaper

To install or change the internal printer paper, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the printer cover by pulling up on the blue handle on top of the cover.

2. If changing the paper, remove the empty spool and any unused paper.

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3. Place the paper roll into the holder with the end of the paper coming from under the

roll toward the Meter display.

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4. Holding the end of the paper, replace the printer cover as shown below until it snaps

into place.

[insert photo depicting step 4]

5. To feed the paper further out the top of the printer press [paper button].

PoweringOntheMeter

To power on the Meter, locate the power switch on the back of the Meter and toggle it

upwards, holding it in position until the self-test screen appears.

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When all systems pass, the Log In screen will then automatically appear, indicating that

the Meter is ready for use.

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If the self-test fails, an error message will be displayed. Press the right soft key to

select OK and close the error message, and then restart the Meter by turning it off and

back on again (to power off the Meter, toggle the power switch upwards and it should

immediately shut down). If after restarting the Meter the self-test fails again, contact

Asute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (See “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X).

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SupervisorInstructions:ConfigurationandSettings

AddingtheFirstSupervisorUser

The first Supervisor user must be added to the Meter before any default settings may be

set or changed. The Meter comes from the factory with a default Supervisor login ID

(1234) that will allow the first Supervisor user to log in and create a user profile. Once

the new profile is created, the user must log out of the system and log back in with the

new user information before performing any additional functions.

Perform the following steps to add the first supervisor user:

1. After powering on the Meter, the Log In screen will be displayed after a brief self

test (see “Powering on the Meter” on p. X for details.)

[Insert screen shot of Log In screen]

2. When the Log In screen is displayed, User ID is highlighted. Enter 1234 using

the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected.

3. After entering your user ID, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight

the Password field.

4. Use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter 1234.

Press the right soft key to accept all entries.

5. After logging in, the Main Menu will be displayed. Use the navigation keys to

highlight the Supervisor Menu icon. Press the right soft key to display the

Supervisor Menu.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Supervisor icon highlighted]

6. When the Supervisor Menu is displayed, General Meter Settings is highlighted.

Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Manage Users and press

the right soft key.

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7. The screen should read Existing User List across the top; however, no users

should be listed. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

[Insert screen shot of #7]

8. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, use the [down arrow navigation

key] key to highlight Add User and press the right soft key to display the Create

New User screen.

9. When the Create New User screen is displayed, Mode will be highlighted. Use

the [right and left arrow navigation keys] keys to toggle between operator and

Supervisor. Select Supervisor.

10. After selecting Supervisor, use the down arrow navigation key to highlight Name.

Use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter a user

name.

11. Use the down arrow navigation key to highlight ID. Use the numeric keypad or

an external keyboard, to enter a numeric ID.

12. Once a numeric ID is entered, use the down arrow navigation key to highlight

Password. Use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to

enter a password.

13. After entering a password, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to re-enter

the password.

14. Confirm that the correct information is displayed. To make changes to the

entries, use the [up and down arrow navigation keys] keys to highlight the field to

be changed. Use the [backspace key] key to delete the incorrect entry, and then

use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to change the

entries. To clear all entries on the screen, press the left soft key. Once the

correct entries have been made, press the right soft key to accept all entries.

15. After accepting the new user information entered, the Existing User List screen

will again be displayed. The user information just created should now appear in

the list, including the user ID, Name, and Mode (Supervisor or Operator).

16. Press the left soft key to return to the main Supervisor menu.

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17. Press the left soft key to return to the Main Menu.

18. Press the left soft key to log out of the system.

19. After logging out, the Log In screen will appear and User ID will be highlighted.

Enter your new user ID using the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if

connected.

20. After entering your user ID, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight

the Password field.

21. Use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter your new

password.

22. Confirm that the correct log in information is displayed. To make changes to the

entries, use the [up and down arrow navigation keys] keys to highlight the field to

be changed. Use the [backspace key] key to delete the incorrect entry, and then

use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to change the

entries. Press the right soft key to accept all entries.

SetorChangeTime

The Supervisor can set or change the time by performing the following steps:

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Supervisor Menu icon.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Supervisor Icon highlighted]

3. Press the right soft key to display the Supervisor Menu.

4. When the Supervisor Menu is displayed, General Meter Settings is highlighted.

Press the right soft key to display the General Meter Settings screen.

5. When the General Meter Settings screen is displayed, Default Settings is

highlighted. Press the right soft key to display the Default Settings screen.

6. When the Default Settings screen is displayed, Time & Time Format is

highlighted. Press the right soft key to display the Time & Time Format screen.

7. When the Time & Time Format screen is displayed, Time Format is highlighted.

Use the [left and right arrow navigation keys] to choose either a 12- or 24-hour

time format for display on the screen and printouts.

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8. After the desired time format is selected, use the [down arrow navigation key]

key to highlight the Hours field.

9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the correct hour.

10. After the correct hour is entered, use the [down arrow navigation key] to highlight

the Minutes field.

11. Use the numeric keypad to enter the correct minutes.

12. After entering the correct minutes, use the [down arrow navigation key] to

highlight the AM or PM field.

13. Use the [left and right arrow navigation keys] to select AM or PM.

14. After confirming that the correct time information is displayed, press the right

soft key to accept all entries. To make changes to the entries, use the [up and

down arrow navigation keys] to highlight the field to be changed and use the [left

and right arrow navigation keys] to toggle between options, or use the numeric

keypad to change numeric entries. To clear all entries on the screen, press the

left soft key.

SetorChangeDate

The Supervisor can set or change the date by performing the following steps:

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Supervisor Menu icon.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Supervisor icon highlighted]

3. Press the right soft key to display the Supervisor Menu.

4. When the Supervisor Menu is displayed, General Meter Settings is highlighted.

Press the right soft key to display the General Meter Settings screen.

5. When the General Meter Settings screen is displayed, Default Settings is

highlighted. Press the right soft key to display the Default Settings screen.

6. On the Default Settings screen, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to

highlight Date & Date Format.

7. Use the [left and right arrow navigation keys] to scroll through the available date

formats for display on the screen and printouts.

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8. After the desired date format is displayed, use the [down arrow navigation key]

key to highlight the Day field.

9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the day of the month.

10. After the correct day of the month is entered, use the [down arrow navigation

key] to highlight the Month field.

11. Use the numeric keypad to enter the month of the year.

12. After the correct month of the year is entered, use the [down arrow navigation

key] to highlight the Year field.

13. Use the numeric keypad to enter to correct year.

14. After confirming that the correct date information is displayed, press the right soft

key to accept all entries. To make changes to the entries, use the [up and down

arrow navigation keys] to highlight the field to be changed and use the [left and

right arrow navigation keys] to toggle between date format options, or use the

numeric keypad to change numeric entries. To clear all entries on the screen,

press the left soft key.

SetorChangetheLanguage

The Supervisor can change the default language by performing the following steps:

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Supervisor Menu icon.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Supervisor icon highlighted]

3. Press the right soft key to display the Supervisor Menu.

4. When the Supervisor Menu is displayed, General Meter Settings is highlighted.

Press the right soft key to display the General Meter Settings screen.

5. When the General Meter Settings screen is displayed, Default Settings is

highlighted. Press the right soft key to display the Default Settings screen.

6. On the Default Settings screen, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to

highlight Language.

7. Press the right soft key to display the Language Menu

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8. When the Language menu is displayed, use the [up arrow navigation key] or

[down arrow navigation key] keys to highlight the desired default language.

9. Press the right soft key to select the highlighted default language.

UpdatingSystemSoftware

Software updates for the Meter will be required periodically. When updates are

available, Astute Medical, Inc. will send written notifications by email and postal service

including a description of the software update and downloading instructions.

Supervisors can download software updates through the USB and/or Ethernet port.

UpdateMeterLanguages

When new languages for the Meter become available, Astute Medical, Inc. will send

written notifications by email and postal service of the newly available languages and

downloading instructions. Supervisors can update the Meter languages by downloading

language updates through the USB and/or Ethernet port.

MeterOperation

Startup

PowerOntheMeter

To power on the Meter, locate the power switch on the back of the Meter and toggle it

upwards, holding it in position until the self-test screen appears.

[Insert screen shot of self-test screen]

When all systems pass, the Log In screen will then automatically appear, indicating that

the Meter is ready for use.

[Insert screen shot of Log In screen]

If the self-test fails, an error message will be displayed. Press the right soft key to

select OK and close the error message, and then restart the Meter by turning it off and

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back on again (to power off the Meter, toggle the power switch upwards and it should

immediately shut down). If after restarting the Meter the self-test fails again, contact

Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (See “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X).

Login

After successfully powering on the Meter, the Log In screen will automatically appear.

Perform the following steps to log in to the system:

1. When the Log In screen is displayed, User ID is highlighted. Enter your user ID

using the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected.

2. After entering your user ID, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight

the Password field.

3. Use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter your

password.

4. Confirm that the correct log in information is displayed. To make changes to the

entries, use the [up and down arrow navigation keys] to highlight the field to be

changed. Use the [backspace key] key to delete the incorrect entry, and then

use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to change the

entries. Press the right soft key to accept all entries.

RFIDCardsforDeviceandLotRegistration

Each new EQC device, Liquid Control lot, and test lot must be registered prior to first

use. Operators may register EQC devices, Liquid Control lots, and test lots only if

Supervisors grant registration permission to Operators in the default settings; otherwise,

Supervisors must carry out registrations. To register an EQC device, Liquid Control lot

or test lot, see “EQC Device Registration” (p. X), “Liquid Control Set Registration” (p. X),

and Test Lot Registration” (p. X).

EQCDeviceRegistration

The EQC procedure verifies the calibration of the Meter, including the positioning

system, optical system, and other internal systems of the Meter to confirm that the

Meter is functioning properly.

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When not in use, the EQC Device should be stored in its original packaging away from

light. If lost, a replacement EQC device may be ordered from Astute Medical, Inc. at

www.astutemedical.com or by contacting your Astute Medical, Inc. sales representative.

The EQC device must be registered prior to first use. Operators may register the EQC

device only if the Supervisor granted registration permission in the default settings;

otherwise, Supervisors must register the EQC device.

To register the EQC device, locate the EQC RFID card included in the Meter Kit and

perform the following steps:

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu (if registering

the EQC device immediately after successful log in, the Main Menu will

automatically be displayed).

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Operator icon.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Operator icon highlighted]

3. Press the right soft key to display the Operator Menu.

4. When the Operator Menu is displayed, Manage Lots is highlighted. Press the

right soft key to display the Manage Lots screen.

5. When the Manage Lots screen is displayed, Manage Test Lots is highlighted.

Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Manage EQC Devices and

press the right soft key to display the Registered EQC Devices screen.

[Insert screen shot of the Registered EQC Devices screen]

6. On the Registered EQC Devices screen, press the right soft key to display the

Options pop-up menu.

[Insert screen shot of Options pop-up menu]

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7. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Print List is highlighted. Use the

[down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Register Device and press the right

soft key.

8. When prompted, hold the RFID card for the EQC device next to or against the

numeric keypad to register the EQC Device information and select “OK” by

pressing the right soft key.

9. If registered correctly, a screen indicating that the EQC device number was

successfully read from the RFID card will appear. Press the right soft key to

select “Accept”. The EQC device that was just registered should now appear in

the list of registered EQC devices.

10. If registered incorrectly, an error message will appear. Press the right soft key to

select OK and close the error message. Repeat steps 8-9. If registered

incorrectly a second time, contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (for

contact information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. XX).

11. After use, return the RFID card to it’s sleeve and store it with the EQC device in

its original packaging.

ElectronicQualityControl(EQC)

The EQC procedure verifies the calibration of the Meter, including the positioning

system, optical system, and other internal systems of the Meter to confirm that the

Meter is functioning properly.It is recommended that the EQC procedure be run at a

frequency in accordance with to the best practices of your institution. The required

frequency for running EQC may be set by a Supervisor in the general Meter default

settings (for instructions on setting the required frequency, see “Quality Control

Settings”, p. X).

Prior to running the first EQC procedure, the EQC Device must be registered (For

instructions on registering the EQC device, see “EQC Device Registration”, p. X).

To run the EQC procedure, perform the following steps using the EQC Device provided

with the Meter:

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1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu if needed. .

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Run EQC icon.

3. Press the right soft key to select Run EQC. The Meter drawer will automatically

open.

4. When prompted, place the EQC device into the recess inside the Meter drawer in

the direction of the arrow marked on the EQC device and gently close the drawer

until it clicks.

[Insert photo of gloved hand inserting EQC device into the open drawer of the Meter]

5. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the Meter

is running the EQC procedure and the amount of time remaining until test

completion will be displayed.

[Insert photo of temporary screen showing EQC procedure countdown here]

6. When the EQC procedure completes, press the eject button to open the drawer.

The results will be displayed along with the word “passed” if the Meter passed

the EQC procedure or “failed” if it did not. If the EQC procedure failed, run the

EQC procedure again following the steps below:

a. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

b. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Next Control and

press the right soft key.

c. Repeat steps 4-5. When the EQC procedure completes, the the results

will be displayed along with the word “passed” if the Meter passed the

EQC procedure or “failed” if it did not. If the procedure failed, contact

Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. XX). Press the eject button to

open the drawer.

7. To manually print the EQC results if Autoprint is disabled:

a. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

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b. When the options menu is displayed, Print is highlighted. To print the

EQC results, press the right soft key.

c. To hide the Options Menu, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to

highlight Hide Options and press the right soft key.

d. To return to the Main Menu, press the left soft key.

8. After completing the EQC procedure, store the EQC Device in its original

packaging away from light.

LiquidControlLotRegistration

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High and low liquid controls must be run to verify the precision and accuracy of the

assay procedure, including the performance of the test cartridges and assay-specific

reagents.

Each assay-specific liquid control set includes a high and a low liquid control. Each

liquid control in the set must be registered prior to first use. Operators may register the

liquid controls only if the Supervisor granted registration permission in the default

settings; otherwise, Supervisors must register the liquid controls.

See the assay-specific controls product insert for storage instructions when the liquid

control set is not in use. Additional liquid controls may be ordered from Astute Medical,

Inc. at www.astutemedical.com or by contacting your Astute Medical, Inc. sales

representative.

For each liquid control set, the liquid control registration process must be carried out

twice: once for the high liquid control and once for the low liquid control. To register

each control, perform the following steps:

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1. Locate the RFID card for the liquid control lot to be registered (i.e. the high liquid

control RFID card if registering the high liquid control, or the low liquid control

RFID card if registering the low liquid control).

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2. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu (if registering

the liquid control lot immediately after successful log in, the Main Menu will

automatically be displayed).

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Operator icon.

[Insert photo of Main Menu with Operator icon highlighted]

4. Press the right soft key to display the Operator Menu.

5. When the Operator Menu is displayed, Manage Lots is highlighted. Press the

right soft key to display the Manage Lots screen.

6. When the Manage Lots screen is displayed, Manage Test Lots is highlighted.

Use the [down arrow navigation key] to highlight Manage LQC Lots and press

the right soft key to display the Registered LQC Lots screen.

7. On the Registered LQC Lots screen, press the right soft key to display the

Options pop-up menu.

8. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Print List is highlighted. Use the

[down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Register Lot and press the right soft

key.

9. When prompted, hold the RFID card for the liquid control to be registered next to

or against the numeric keypad to register the liquid control lot information and

press the right soft key to select OK.

10. If registered correctly, a screen indicating that the liquid control lot number was

successfully read from the RFID card will appear, and the lot number will be

displayed. Press the right soft key to select Accept. The lot that was just

registered should now appear in the list of Registered LQC lots.

11. If registered incorrectly, an error message will appear. Press the right soft key to

select OK and close the error message. Repeat steps 9-10. If registered

incorrectly a second time, contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (for

contact information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. XX).

12. After use, return the RFID card to its sleeve and store with the corresponding

liquid control.

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13. To register the second liquid control in the set, or to register another liquid control

set from a different lot, repeat steps 7-12.

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ExternalLiquidQualityControl(LQC)

High and low liquid controls must be run to verify the precision and accuracy of the

assay procedure, including the performance of the meter, test cartridges and assay-

specific reagents.

It is recommended that LQC be performed at the following times:

 Every 30 days

 With each new lot number of test cartridges

 With each new shipment of test kits

 In accordance with the laboratory’s standard quality control procedures

The required frequency for running LQC may be set by a Supervisor in the general

Meter default settings (for instructions on setting the required frequency, see “Quality

Control Settings”, p. X).

Prior to running the first LQC procedure, both the high and low liquid controls in the

liquid control set must be registered if they are from a new liquid control lot (for

instruction on registering liquid controls, see “Liquid Control Registration”, p. X).

The LQC procedure must be run twice: once with the high liquid control and once with

the low liquid control. Both high and low liquid controls must have passed for a given lot

of test cartridges within the time window set in the default settings before patient

samples can be run using test cartridges from that lot.

To run the LQC procedure, perform the following steps and repeat for the second

control in the liquid control set:

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu if needed.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Run LQC icon.

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[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Run LQC icon highlighted]

3. Press the right soft key to select Run LQC.

4. A screen showing all liquid control lots previously registered and their expiration

dates will be displayed. Controls displayed as “Control +” correspond to high

liquid controls and those displayed as “Control –“ correspond to low liquid

controls.

[{Insert photo showing screen shot of “Run LQC – Select Lot” screen]

5. Use the [up and down arrow navigation keys] keys to highlight the correct liquid

control lot being tested and press the right soft key. If the liquid control lot is not

listed, register the liquid control lot to be tested by following the steps outlined in

“Liquid Control Lot Registration” on p. XX. After the lot is registered, repeat steps

1-6.

6. After selecting the liquid control lot to be tested, the Meter drawer will

automatically open.

7. Prepare the test cartridge with the liquid control (high or low) as instructed in the

assay-specific Control Product Insert.

8. When prompted, place the prepared test cartridge into the recess inside the

Meter drawer in the direction of the arrow marked on the test cartridge, and

gently close the drawer until it clicks.

[Insert photo of gloved hand correctly inserting the cartridge into the Meter]

9. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the Meter

is running the LQC procedure and the amount of time remaining until test

completion will be displayed.

10. When the LQC procedure completes, the Meter drawer will automatically open

and the results will be displayed along with the word “passed” if the procedure

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passed or “failed’ if it did not. If the LQC procedure failed, run the LQC

procedure again following the steps below:

a. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

b. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Next Control and

press the right soft key.

c. Repeat steps 4-9. When the LQC procedure completes, the results will be

displayed along with the word “passed” if the Meter passed the LQC

procedure or “failed” if it did not. If the procedure failed a second time,

contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (For contact information,

see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X). Press the eject button to

open the drawer.

11. Remove the cartridge from the Meter drawer and discard according to the

laboratory’s standard practices for the type of biological sample used.

12. To manually print the LQC results if Autoprint is disabled:

a. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

b. When the options menu is displayed, Print is highlighted. To print the

LQC results, press the right soft key.

c. To hide the Options Menu, use the [down arrow navigation key to highlight

Hide Options and press the right soft key.

d. To return to the Main Menu, press the left soft key.

13. To run the next liquid control (high or low) after viewing or printing the LQC

results, press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu. Use the

[down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Next Control and press the right

soft key. Repeat steps 4-12.

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TestLotRegistration

Assay-specific test cartridges that are uniquely compatible with the Astute140 Meter are

used to test patient samples. The test cartridges approved for use with the Astute140

Meter should not be used with any other testing device. Similarly, only test cartridges

approved for use with the Astute140 Meter can be used with the Meter. For a list of

approved tests for use with the Astute140 Meter and to purchase assay-specific test

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cartridges, go to www.astutemedical.com or consult your Astute Medical, Inc. sales

representative.

Each new test lot must be registered prior to use of any test cartridges from that lot.

Operators may register the test lot only if the Supervisor granted registration permission

in the default settings; otherwise, Supervisors must register the test lot.

See the assay-specific product insert for test cartridge storage instructions.

To register a test lot, perform the following steps:

1. Locate the RFID card included in the test kit from the test lot to be registered.

2. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu if needed.

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Operator icon.

[Insert Main Menu screen shot with Operator icon highlighted]

4. Press the right soft key to display the Operator Menu.

5. When the Operator Menu is displayed, Manage Lots is highlighted. Press the

right soft key to display the Manage Lots screen.

6. When the Manage Lots screen is displayed, Manage Test Lots is highlighted.

Press the right soft key to display the Registered Test Lots screen.

7. On the Registered Test Lots screen, a list of all the previously registered test

lots will be displayed. If the lot being registered appears on the list, it has already

been registered and need not be registered again. Press the left soft key to

return to the Main Menu. If the test lot does not appear on the list, proceed to

step 8.

8. On the Registered Test Lots screen, press the right soft key to display the

Options pop-up menu.

9. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Print List is highlighted. Use the

[down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Register Lot and press the right soft

key.

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10. When prompted, hold the RFID card for the test lot next to or against the numeric

keypad to register the test lot information and select “OK” by pressing the right

soft key.

11. If registered correctly, a screen displaying the test lot number, the test type, and

the analytes detected by the test will appear. Press the right soft key to select

“Accept”. The test lot that was just registered should now appear in the list of

registered test lots.

12. If registered incorrectly, an error message will appear. Press the right soft key to

select OK and close the error message. Repeat steps 10-11. If registered

incorrectly a second time, contact Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (for

contact information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc., Inc.” on p. XX).

13. After use, place the RFID card in its sleeve and return it to the test cartridge kit

from which it came. Once all the cartridges in the kit have been used, the RFID

card and the test cartridge kit may be discarded.

14. To register another test lot, locate the RFID card for the test lot to be registered

and repeat steps 7-13.

TestingaPatientSample

Assay-specific test cartridges that are uniquely compatible with the Astute140 Meter are

used to test patient samples. The test cartridges approved for use with the Astute140

Meter should not be used with any other testing device. Similarly, only test cartridges

approved for use with the Astute140 Meter can be used. For a list of approved tests for

use with the Astute140 Meter and to purchase assay-specific test cartridges, go to

www.astutemedical.com or consult your Astute Medical, Inc. sales representative.

Each new test lot must be registered prior to use of any test cartridges from that lot. For

test lot registration instructions, see “Test Lot Registration” on p. X.

To test a patient sample, perform the following steps:

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1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu (if running

patient sample immediately after successful log in, the Main Menu will

automatically be displayed).

2. When the Main Menu is displayed, use the navigation keys to highlight the Run

Patient icon. Press the right soft key to select Run Patient.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Run Patient icon highlighted]

3. When the Run Patient screen is displayed, Patient ID will be highlighted. Enter

the Patient ID manually using the numeric keypad or an external keyboard (if

connected), or, if applicable, by scanning the barcode on the patient sample with

the optional barcode scanner (if connected).

4. If available, a Sample ID may be entered; otherwise, this field may be left blank.

To enter a Sample ID, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight

Sample ID and enter the Sample ID manually using the numeric keypad or an

external keyboard (if connected), or, if applicable, by scanning the barcode on

the patient sample with an optional barcode scanner (if connected). NOTE: an

external keyboard and barcode scanner are optional devices that are not

included with the Astute140 Meter kit.

5. After confirming that the correct Patient ID and/or Sample ID have been entered,

press the right soft key to select Run Patient.

6. After selecting Run Patient, the Meter drawer will automatically open.

7. Prepare the test cartridge with the patient specimen according to the assay-

specific Product Insert for the test to be run.

NOTE: Each test cartridge must be run immediately after inoculation with the

patient sample, and the next cartridge should not be prepared until testing on the

first has completed. The Meter times the incubation period for the test, and only

one test can be run at a time; therefore, inoculating additional samples before

testing on the first has completed may result in inaccurate test results due to a

time delay in testing after inoculation.

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8. When prompted, place the prepared test cartridge into the recess inside the

Meter drawer in the direction of the arrow marked on the test cartridge, and

gently close the drawer until it clicks.

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9. After closing the drawer, a temporary screen will appear indicating that the Meter

is reading the test lot information to determine if the test lot is registered and

whether high and low LQC measurements have passed for the test kit lot.

[Insert screen shot of temporary screen “Reading Test Lot Info Please Wait”]

a. If the lot has not been registered, an error message will appear. Press

the right soft key to select OK and close the error message. Register the

lot (see “Test Lot Registration”, p. X) before running the test again.

b. If the lot has been registered, but high and low LQC measurements have

not passed for the test kit lot, the patient test will not be run and a

message indicating that passed LQC measurements are required will be

displayed.

[Insert screen shot of error message showing “Cassette Lot Locked”]

If high and low LQC measurements are required, follow these steps:

1. Press the right soft key to select OK and close the error message.

2. Discard the test cartridge prepared with the patient sample

3. Run high and low LQC measurements (for instructions, See “External

Liquid Quality Control”, p. X).

4. When high and low LQC measurements have passed, repeat steps 1-

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10. If LQC measurements for the cartridge test lot have passed, a screen indicating

the amount of time remaining until test completion will be displayed. To abort the

test for any reason, select Cancel by pressing the left soft key.

11. Once the test is complete, the Meter drawer will automatically open and test

results will be displayed.

12. To manually print the patient test results if Autoprint is disabled:

a. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

b. When the options menu is displayed, Print is highlighted. To print the

patient test results, press the right soft key.

c. To hide the Options Menu, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to

highlight Hide Options and press the right soft key.

d. To return to the Main Menu, press the left soft key.

13. Remove the cartridge from the Meter drawer and discard according to the

laboratory’s standard practices for the type of biological sample used.

14. To run the next patient sample after viewing or printing the patient test results,

press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu. Use the [down

arrow navigation key] key to highlight Next Patient and press the right soft key.

Repeat steps 4-13.

ReviewandManageTestResults

Patient, LQC, and EQC test results can be recalled, printed, or sent to the LIS at any

time. To perform these functions, follow the instructions below.

PatientResults

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Using the navigation keys, highlight the Review Data icon and press the right

soft key.

[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Review Data icon highlighted]

3. When the Review Data menu is displayed, Patient Results is highlighted. Press

the right soft key to display the Patient Results screen.

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4. On the Patient Results screen, patient results can be selected by entering a

range of dates, a range of test sequence numbers, or by entering a specific

patient ID, sample ID, or Operator ID. Use the [up and down arrow navigation

keys] keys to select the desired data elements, and enter the data using the

numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected. (Note: date fields must

be entered in the format specified in the default settings)

5. Once the selection criteria are entered, press the right soft key to display a list of

the patient results meeting the selection criteria.

a. To print the list of patient test results

i. Display the Options pop-up menu by pressing the right soft key.

ii. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Print List.

iii. After printing is complete, the list of patient results will again be

displayed.

b. To display and/or print detailed test results for a particular patient

sample

i. Use the [up and down navigation keys] to highlight the test of

interest.

ii. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

iii. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Show Details will be

highlighted. Press the right soft key to select Show Details.

iv. Details of the patient test results will be displayed. To print the test

results, press the right soft key to select Print.

v. After printing is complete, press the left soft key to return to the list

of patient results.

LQCResults

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Using the navigation keys, highlight the Review Data icon and press the right

soft key.

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3. When the Review Data menu is displayed, Patient Results is highlighted. Use

the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Liquid QC Results and press

the right soft key to display the Review LQC Results screen.

4. On the Review LQC Results screen, LQC results can be selected by entering a

range of dates, or by selecting a specific control lot or test lot number.

a. To select LQC results using a range of dates

i. Start date will be automatically highlighted. Use the numeric

keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter a date (Note:

date fields must be entered in the format specified in the default

settings.)

ii. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight End Date and

enter the end date in the same manner and format.

b. To select LQC results from a specific control lot

i. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Control Lot.

ii. The default selection is to display LQC results from all control lots.

To select a specific control lot, use the [left and right navigation

keys] keys to display the desired control lot.

c. To select LQC results from a specific test lot

i. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Test Lot.

ii. The default selection is to display LQC results from all test lots. To

select a specific test lot, use the [left and right navigation keys] keys

to display the desired test lot.

5. Once all selection criteria are entered, press the right soft key to display a list of

the LQC results meeting the selection criteria.

a. To print the list of LQC test results

i. Display the Options pop-up menu by pressing the right soft key.

ii. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Print List.

iii. After printing is complete, the list of LQC results will again be

displayed.

b. To examine and/or print test results for a particular patient sample

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i. Use the [up and down navigation keys] to highlight the LQC result

of interest.

ii. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

iii. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Show Details will be

highlighted. Press the right soft key to select Show Details.

iv. Detailed LQC results for the selected test will be displayed. To

print the detailed results, press the right soft key to select Print.

v. After printing is complete, press the left soft key to return to the list

of patient results.

EQCResults

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Using the navigation keys, highlight the Review Data icon and press the right

soft key.

[[Insert screen shot of Main Menu with Review Data icon highlighted]

3. When the Review Data menu is displayed, Patient Results is highlighted. Use

the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Electronic QC Results and

press the right soft key to display the Review EQC Results screen.

4. On the Review EQC Results screen, all EQC controls can be selected, a

specific EQC control can be selected, or multiple results can be displayed by

entering a range of dates, as follows.

a. The default selection is for all EQC control results to be displayed. To

display all EQC control results, press the right soft key.

b. To select a specific EQC control device, use the [right and left arrow

navigation keys] keys to display the desired control device and press the

right soft key.

c. To select EQC results falling within a range of dates:

i. Use the down arrow navigation key to highlight Start Date. Use the

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numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to enter a

start date (Note: date fields must be entered in the format specified

in the default settings).

ii. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight End Date and

use the numeric keypad or an external keyboard, if connected, to

enter an end date (Note: date fields must be entered in the format

specified in the default settings).

5. Once all selection criteria are entered, press the right soft key to display a list of

the EQC results meeting the selection criteria.

a. To print the list of EQC test results

i. Display the Options pop-up menu by pressing the right soft key.

ii. Use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Print List.

iii. After printing is complete, the list of EQC results will again be

displayed.

b. To examine and/or print test results for a particular EQC result

i. Use the [up and down navigation keys] to highlight the EQC result

of interest.

ii. Press the right soft key to display the Options pop-up menu.

iii. When the Options pop-up menu is displayed, Show Details will be

highlighted. Press the right soft key to select Show Details.

iv. Detailed EQC results for the selected test will be displayed. To

print the detailed results, press the right soft key to select Print.

v. After printing is complete, press the left soft key to return to the list

of patient results.

SendResultstoLIS

1. Press the [picture of menu button] key to display the Main Menu.

2. Using the navigation keys, highlight the Review Data icon and press the right

soft key.

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3. When the Review Data menu is displayed, Patient Results is highlighted. Use

the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight Send Results (LIS) and press

the right soft key.

4. On the Send Results to LIS screen, results for all patients, unsent patients, all

LQC, unsent LQC, all EQC, and unsent EQC may be sent to the LIS. Results for

all patients will be automatically highlighted. To choose any of the other types of

results to send to the LIS, use the [down arrow navigation key] key to highlight

the desired results and press the right soft key.

5. Once sending to the LIS is complete, the Send Results to LIS screen will again

be displayed. Repeat step 4 to send additional results to the LIS.

Once all desired results have been sent to the LIS, press the left soft key to

return to the Review Data menu.

Shutdown

To power off the Meter, toggle the power switch on the back of the Meter upwards, and

the Meter should immediately shut down.

CareandMaintenance

No maintenance is required other than routine external cleaning, changing the paper,

and changing the batteries.

Remove batteries to reduce risk of electrical shock.

ClCleaningandDecontamination

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Gently wipe only the external surface of the Meter and the inside of the Meter drawer

with a soft cloth slightly dampened with disinfectant (70% alcohol or 0.5% bleach

solution). Do not clean with soap or other solutions. To open the Meter drawer,

press the eject button on the left side of the LCD display.

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ChangingthePaper

To change the paper in the internal printer, see instructions for “Installing and Changing

the Paper” on page XX.

ChangingtheBatteries

For information on when and how to change the batteries in the Meter, see “Batteries”

on page XX.

DisposingoftheBatteries

In conformance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and

accumulators, (also known as the EU Battery Directive), batteries are to be removed

from the Asute140 Meter and disposed of or recovered separately. Do not dispose of

the batteries in municipal waste; please check with your local waste disposal authorities

for specific requirements for battery disposal.

DisposingoftheMeter

In conformance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive,

the Meter should be considered infectious waste. Dispose of the Meter according to the

Laboratory’s best practices for disposal of biohazardous waste. 

LabelsandSymbols

The following table defines the symbols located on the bottom of the Meter.

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TroubleShootingTips

Problem Action to Take

Meter will not power on When AC power is being used:

1. Ensure that the proper AC power adapter is connected

correctly and securely to a power source and to the

meter.

2. If the problem continues, connect the AC power

adapter to a different power source

3. If the problem persists, call Astute Medical, Inc.

Technical Support (for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.

When battery power is being used:

1. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the meter.

2. Ensure that the 4 AA batteries are correctly installed,

with the ends of the batteries facing up according to

the + and – signs diagrammed in the battery

compartment (see p. X).

3. If the problem continues, replace the 4 AA batteries

4. If the problem persists, call Astute Medical, Inc.

Technical Support (for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.

Test cartridge drawer is

jammed

Press the Eject button.

Do not pull or force the drawer open or closed. Reset the

meter by disconnecting the AC power adapter (or removing

the AA batteries if the power adapter is not being used). Wait

30 seconds and reconnect the AC power adapter (or reinsert

the batteries if the AC power adapter is not being used). If

the drawer is still jammed, insert a paper clip into the small

hole on the back of the meter to manually open the drawer.

[Insert photo of paper clip being inserted into small hole]

If the drawer still does not open, call Astute Medical, Inc.

Technical Support (for contact information, see “Contacting

Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

Keypad and/or Power

On/Off button do not

respond

Reset the meter by disconnecting the AC power adapter (or

removing the AA batteries if the power adapter is not being

used). Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the AC power

adapter (or reinsert the batteries if the AC power adapter is

not being used). If the keypad still does not respond, call

Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support (for contact

information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

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Unable to register

cartridge lot

Operators can only register a cartridge lot if permission has

been granted by the Supervisor in the default settings. If

logged in as an Operator, contact the Supervisor to verify

registration permissions. If Operator permission has been

granted, or if logged in as a Supervisor, and a cartridge lot

still cannot be registered, memory capacity may be full.

Delete a registered cartridge lot and try to register a new

cartridge lot. If this approach fails, then call Astute Medical,

Inc.Technical Support (for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

Unable to register an EQC

Device

Operators can only register an EQC device if permission has

been granted by the Supervisor in the default settings. If

logged in as an Operator, contact the Supervisor to verify

registration permissions. If Operator permission has been

granted, or if logged in as a Supervisor, and an EQC device

still cannot be registered, memory capacity may be full.

Delete a registered EQC device and try to register a new

EQC device. If this approach fails, then call Astute Medical,

Inc.Technical Support (for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

Unable to register a liquid

control lot

Operators can only register a liquid control lot if permission

has been granted by the Supervisor in the default settings. If

logged in as an Operator, contact the Supervisor to verify

registration permissions. If Operator permission has been

granted, or if logged in as a Supervisor, and liquid control lot

still cannot be registered, memory capacity may be full.

Delete a registered LQC lot and try to register a new LQC lot.

If this approach fails, then call Astute Medical, Inc. Technical

Support (for contact information, see “Contacting Astute

Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

Unable to run EQC Make sure the EQC device has been registered. If the device

has not been registered, register it and try running EQC again

(See “EQC Device Registration” on p. X for registration

instructions). If the device has been properly registered and

EQC will not run, call Astute Medical, Inc. Technical Support

(for contact information, see “Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.”

on p. X.).

Unable to run LQC Make sure both high and low liquid control lots have been

registered. If the liquid control lots have not been registered,

“Liquid Control Lot Registration” for registration instructions).

If both high and low liquid control lots have been registered

and LQC will not run, call Astute Medical, Inc. Technical

Support (for contact information, see “Contacting Astute

Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

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ErrorMessages

Error Type What it Means Action to Take

Start-up/Self-test Error Hardware, initialization,

or check firmware errors

during start-up.

Power the Meter off and then on

again. If the self-test fails a

second time, discontinue use and

call Astute Medical, Inc. Technical

Support (for contact information,

see “Contacting Astute Medical,

Inc.” on p. X.).

is incorrect, or the user is

expired or disabled.

Carefully re-enter a valid user ID

and password. If the Error

persists, call Astute Medical, Inc.

Technical Support (for contact

information, see “Contacting

Astute Medical, Inc.” on p. X.).

Cartridge Errors

Barcode reader error The barcode was not

read properly.

Check that the barcode is not

damaged or incomplete, and

rescan. If the barcode repeatedly

cannot be read, retest with a

cartridge with a valid barcode. If

the problem persists, call Astute

Medical, Inc. Technical Support

(for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.”

on p. X.).

No such test lot error The test lot is not

registered.

Lot Registration, p. X). If the

problem persists, call Astute

Medical, Inc. Technical Support

(for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.”

on p. X.).

Test lot expired error The test lot is expired. Properly discard the expired test

lot and use a valid test lot.

Test Lot Locked Passing positive and

negative LQC

measurements for the

test cartridge lot is

required.

Perform LQC for the test lot. If the

problem persists, call Astute

Medical, Inc. Technical Support

(for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.”

on p. X.).

Measurement Errors

Measurement Locked A passing EQC

measurement is

required.

Perform an EQC measurement. If

it fails repeatedly call Astute

Medical, Inc. Technical Support

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(for contact information, see

“Contacting Astute Medical, Inc.”

on p. X.).

Print Errors

Printer out of paper error The internal printer is out

of paper.

Refill printer with paper. See

“Installing or Changing the Paper”

on p.X for instructions.

There is a paper jam in

the internal printer.

Open internal printer cover and

remove the paper roll. Reinsert

the roll according to instructions

given on p. X.

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EndUserLicenseAgreement

PURCHASE AND/OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL CONSTITUTE

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Astute Medical, Inc. hereby grants to the purchaser of this product the limited license to

use this product solely for the purpose as specified on the approved label therefor. You

hereby agree that you shall use this product solely for such purpose and for no other

purpose.

If you do not agree each of the terms and conditions set forth in this End User License

Agreement, please contact Astute Medical, Inc. within ten (10) days after receipt of this

product to return the unused and unopened product for a full refund.

LIMITED WARRANTY. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, ASTUTE

MEDICAL WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE (A) OF GOOD QUALITY

AND FREE OF MATERIAL DEFECTS, (B) FUNCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCED IN THE PRODUCT MANUAL, AND

THE SALE OF PRODUCTS FOR THEIR INTENDED USE (THE “LIMITED

WARRANTY”). IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE

LIMITED WARRANTY, THEN AS CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY, ASTUTE MEDICAL

SHALL EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT ASTUTE MEDICAL'S DISCRETION, THIS

PRODUCT. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED IN THIS SECTION,

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ASTUTE MEDICAL DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-

INFRINGEMENT REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. ASTUTE MEDICAL'S MAXIMUM

LIABILITY WITH ANY CUSTOMER CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE NET

PRODUCT PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER. NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY

OTHER PARTY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, DATA OR

REVENUE, EVEN IF A PARTY RECEIVES NOTICE IN ADVANCE THAT THESE

KINDS OF DAMAGES MIGHT RESULT.

The Limited Warranty above shall not apply if this product has been subjected to

physical abuse, misuse, abnormal use, use inconsistent with the Product Manual or

Insert, fraud, tampering, unusual physical stress, negligence or accidents. Any warranty

claim by the purchaser pursuant to the Limited Warranty shall be made in writing within

the applicable Limited Warranty period.

You agree to shall use this product in strict accordance with all applicable local, state

and federal laws, regulations and guidelines, and industry practices.

You further agree that you shall not resell or otherwise transfer this product to any other

person or entity, without the prior express written approval of Astute Medical, Inc.

Information about commercial resale or distribution of the products of Astute Medical,

Inc. may be obtained by e-mailing us at info@astutemedical.com or by writing to us at

Astute Medical Inc., General Atomics Court, MS 02/641, San Diego, CA, 92121, USA.

This End User License Agreement sets forth the complete and entire agreement of the

parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates all prior

representations, agreements and understandings between the parties. No amendment

or addition to this End User License Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless

reduced to writing and signed by the respective authorized officers of the parties.

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NephroCheck™ products and/or the technology incorporated therein and their use may

be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications. For more

information, please visit www.astutemedical.com..

ASTUTEMEDICALTM,theAstuteMedicalLogo,NEPHROCHECKTM,andASTUTE140TMare

trademarksofAstuteMedical,Inc.

GlossaryofTerms(listedalphabetically)

Analyte A substance or chemical constituent

that is undergoing analysis.

Assay Analysis to determine the presence,

absence, or quantity of one or more

components of a substance

Barcode A code consisting of a group of printed

and variously patterned bars and

spaces and sometimes numerals that

is designed to be scanned and read

into computer memory and that

contains information (as identification)

about the object it labels

Barcode Reader An electronic device for reading printed

barcodes

Calibration The act of checking, adjusting, or

determining the graduations of a

quantitative measuring instrument by

comparison with a standard.

Electronic Quality Control (EQC) A procedure to checks the calibration,

alignment, optical system, and other

internal systems of the Meter to confirm

that the Meter is functioning properly.

Immunoassay A technique of identifying a substance

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by its ability to bind to an antibody

In Vitro Diagnostic Any medical device which is a reagent,

reagent product, calibrator, control

material, kit, instrument, apparatus,

equipment, or system, whether used

alone or in combination, intended by

the manufacturer to be used in vitro for

the examination of specimens,

including blood and tissue donations,

derived from the human body, solely or

principally for the purpose of providing

information:

 Concerning a physiological or

pathological state, or 

 Concerning a congenital

abnormality, or 

 To determine the safety and

compatibility with potential

recipients, or 

 To monitor therapeutic

measures” 

Liquid Quality Control (LQC) Positive and negative external quality

control procedures to verify the

precision and accuracy of the assay

procedure, including the performance

of the meter, test cartridges and assay-

specific reagents.

Operator User Type of user with privileges to perform

day to day meter operations.

Quality Control (QC) An aggregate of activities designed to

ensure adequate quality, especially in

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manufactured products, or accuracy,

reliability, and consistency of data,

assays, or tests.

RFID card Radio Frequency Identification: A data

collection technology that uses tags for

storing data. The RFID card contains

information that can be automatically

transmitted to the Meter via an internal

reader.

Supervisor User Type of user with privileges to perform

advanced meter operations, in addition

to operator user functions

Test Cartridge A module that holds the biological

sample and is designed to be inserted

into the meter for testing. The cartridge

contains reagents that react with the

biological sample, allowing the Meter to

detect the level of the analyte present

in the sample.

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Appendix

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MainMenuStructure

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ReviewDataMenuStructure

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Astute140

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OperatorMenuStructure

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Astute140

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SupervisorMenuStructure

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Astute140

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Manufactured for Astute Medical, Inc.

3550 General Atomics Ct.

Building 2

San Diego, CA 92121

USA

MDSS GmbH

Schiffgraben 41

30175 Hannover, Germany

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LRE Medical Esterline 8047000 Laboratory Equipment with RFID User Manual

LRE Medical GmbH Esterline Corporation Laboratory Equipment with RFID

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