ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 16)

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UNPACK THE IRMA TRUPOINT CARTRIDGES
IRMA TruPoint cartridges are shipped in an insulated shipping container. The
shipping temperature range is 0-50°C.
• Check the shipping temperature indicators that are enclosed with each
shipping container. Instructions accompany the indicators. If the
temperature indicators show that the shipping temperature range has been
exceeded, do not use the cartridges. Call your service provider for
replacement cartridges.
CARTRIDGE STORAGE AND EQUILIBRATION
PROCEDURE
Most cartridges are stored at room temperature. Some cartridges, however,
require refrigeration. Refer to Appendix B, Table B-7 for cartridge storage
temperature information for all cartridge types.
Room Temperature Cartridge Storage and Equilibration Procedure
• IRMA TruPoint cartridges that require storage at room temperature (15-
30°C/59-86°F), must be removed from their shipping container and
equilibrated to room temperature prior to use. Equilibration times depend
on the product type. Refer to Appendix B, Table B-7 for equilibration
times.
Equilibrate cartridges as follows:
• Remove cartridges from their shipping container upon receipt.
• Place cartridges in the area where they will be stored. The storage area
must have a stable temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F). The cartridge
storage temperature must not fluctuate more than 8°C (14.4°F). If it does,
the cartridges must go through an additional equilibration period before
they can be used.
• Proper storage conditions should be documented daily by recording the
minimum and maximum storage area temperatures.
Refrigerated Cartridge Storage Procedure
• The CR cartridges are stable through the expiration date indicated on the
package label. CR Cartridges must be removed prior to use from the
refrigerator and sit at room temperature (15-30°C) for a minimum of 15
minutes.
• CR cartridges must be used within 8 hours of removal from the
refrigerator.
• CR Cartridges that are not used within 8 hours should be discarded. Do
not place unused cartridges back into the refrigerator.