Principles Of The Procedure; Use Of This Manual; Conventions; User Interface - BD Veritor Plus Instructions D'utilisation

BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer Instructions for Use
BD Veritor Plus Connect – Optional
When implemented with BD Synapsys™ Microbiology Informatics Solution, BD Veritor Plus Connect enables BD Veritor Plus Analyzers
equipped with an InfoScan Module to securely transmit test results to a facility's information system via an Ethernet connection. The
Connect software runs on a separate dedicated computer networked to the BD Veritor Plus Analyzer with the USB cable provided with the
InfoScan Module. This is shown schematically below.
1.3

Principles of the Procedure

The BD Veritor Plus Analyzer is an optoelectronic instrument that uses image processing and a specific algorithm to determine the
presence or absence of any target analyte(s).
The BD Veritor Plus Analyzer detects the insertion of a BD Veritor Test Device and reads the device barcode to detect the assay type. Once
it registers the test type, the Analyzer uses a reflectance-based measurement method to evaluate the line signal intensities on the assay
test strip. The Analyzer determines the line intensity at each of the spatially-defined test and control line positions, interprets the results
using a scoring algorithm, and reports a positive, negative, or invalid result based on pre-set thresholds. A liquid crystal display (LCD) on
the instrument communicates status and results to the operator.
Because the BD Veritor Plus Analyzer and Test Devices are designed as an integrated system, it is not possible to replicate the result
determination visually. Therefore assay result determination by operator visual readings of the BD Veritor System Test Devices is not
recommended.
The instrument is maintenance-free and is configured with a single button design (power switch) for ease of operation.
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Use of this Manual

This manual is designed as an integral part of instrument operation for technologists, supervisors, and other personnel who operate the
BD Veritor Plus Analyzer instrument on a regular basis. Every attempt has been made to include all information that would be required
during normal use and maintenance of the system. Should a question arise which is not answered in this manual, please contact the
following parties:
In North America:
Technical Services 1-800-638-8663
International contacts are listed on page 197, or contact your local BD representative.
Comments or recommendations on this manual may be expressed via e-mail to LabelingDD@bd.com.
1.5

Conventions

1.5.1

User Interface

System prompts and messages are shown in CAPITAL LETTERS (e.g., INSERT TEST DEVICE).
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