Setup - Medtronic ACT Plus Manuel De L'utilisateur

8. Rotate the actuator heat block to the closed position. The instrument should
begin a test.
9. Terminate the test by pressing the Stop key. The actuator heat block should
rotate to the open position.
10. Insert the temperature verification cartridge. After 10 minutes, check both the
temperature indicator on the front panel and the temperature verification
cartridge to confirm that both show a temperature of 37°C ±0.5°C. Adjust the
temperature, if necessary (see Section 9, Maintenance, "Temperature
Verification Cartridge", for detailed instructions).
11. Insert a floppy disk or a USB storage device into the appropriate drive.
12. From the Main Menu, select [Transmit Test Results], then [Transmit
Unsent Patient Tests]. The results of the previous test should be sent to the
floppy disk or USB storage device.
13. If the instrument does not function properly, contact a Medtronic Service
Representative (see Section 10, Service and Troubleshooting).

Setup

Medtronic suggests taking the following steps prior to running tests with the ACT
®
Plus instrument. Consult your Point of Care Coordinator for details.
1. Set Instrument Parameters (see page 30).
2. Set QC Manager parameters (see page 34):
a. Enter Instrument Location.
b. Enter User IDs.
c. Select QC Interval.
d. Set QC Lockout.
e. Enable Cartridge Type.
f. Set Permanent Record.
3. Enter Cartridge Lot Information (see page 27).
4. Enter Control Lot Information (see page 32).
5. Run Controls.
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