Calibration Procedures; Precautions And Restrictions On Operation; Precautions And Restrictions; Warranty - Orion QuikRead go Instrucciones De Uso

7 CALIBRATION
PROCEDURES
Instrument calibration
The instrument is factory-calibrated. Proper func-
tioning of the instrument is checked by the self-
check procedure during every measurement. In the
event of malfunction, an error message is displayed.
Test calibration
The calibration data defining the overall assay curve
for each test are encoded on the cuvette label. This
information is transferred automatically to the in-
strument during every measurement.
CALIBRATION, PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
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8 PRECAUTIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS
ON OPERATION

Precautions and restrictions

• Caution: Federal Law restricts this device to sale
by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.
• Do not spill any liquids or drop any objects on or
into the instrument.
• For prescription only.
• Any spills of potentially infectious material
should be wiped off immediately with absor-
bent paper tissue and the contaminated areas
swabbed with a standard disinfectant or 70%
ethyl alcohol. Material used to clean spills, in-
cluding gloves, should be disposed of as haz-
ardous biological waste.
• Before use, carefully read the QuikRead go re-
agent instructions for use supplied with each
reagent kit. Follow these directions with care.
• Only QuikRead go reagents may be used.
• Do not mix components with different lot num-
bers.
• Never place a cuvette without a tightly attached
cap into QuikRead go.
• Ensure that the cuvette sealing foil is totally
removed.
• Use only the power supply supplied with the
instrument, and make sure that the plug is po-
sitioned such that it is readily removable.
• Use only the official QuikRead go battery pack
supplied by Orion Diagnostica.
• Do not put fingers or any external devices into
the QuikRead go instrument while measure-
ments are in progress.
• Do not remove or shut down a USB device dur-
ing data transfer.
• Do not open the instrument covers by turning
any screws. If the warranty seal is broken, the
instrument warranty is not valid.
• Use a secure internal network or Virtual Private
Network (VPN) when connecting QuikRead go
to LIS/HIS using LAN.
• Do not use or connect the instrument to a LAN
if the warranty seal is broken.

Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty for the QuikRead go
instrument covers defects in materials or manufac-
turing for a period of two years from the date of
purchase.
The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace the in-
strument if it becomes inoperative in consequence
of the failure of any internal part of the instrument.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by use
not in accordance with the instructions. This warran-
ty is valid for two years. The manufacturer is under
no obligation to modify or update the instrument
once it has been manufactured, unless a manufac-
turing defect is identified.
In the event of instrument malfunction, please con-
tact your local supplier.

Recycling

The QuikRead go instrument is a low-voltage elec-
tronic device, and it should be recycled as electri-
cal equipment waste. The packaging materials are
recyclable.