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Performing IMT Dilution Check on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above

Performing IMT Dilution Check on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above

This job aid provides instructions on how to perform the as needed maintenance task of IMT Dilution Check for the Atellica® CH Analyzer.

Performing IMT Dilution Check on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid SIEMENS Healthineers Perform IMT Dilution Check The IMT Dilution Check is performed to calibrate and verify the system dilution ratio delivered by the dilution arm on the IMT system. The operator performs the IMT Dilution Check: A • When troubleshooting a consistent shift in QC recovery. CH-01 System SH-01 Processing Connected to PCC CH-02 IM-01 CI-01 • After parts replaced on IMT system or dilution probe. B 1. Unlock and open CH front cover Unlock Front Cover Unlock Back Cover Service Diagnostics Patient Sample Processing A. In the System Status area, select the appropriate CH analyzer, and ensure the analyzer is in the stopped state (the operator must stop the 3 analyzer before unlocking the cover) B. Select Front Cover C. Wait for the lock glyph to indicate unlocked and then open the front cover Note: The lock glyph indicates whether the cover is locked or unlocked. When unlocked, the cover automatically re-locks unless the operator opens the cover within 30 seconds. 2. Fill a 1 mL tube-top sample cup with 500-750 µL IMT dilution check Note: The IMT dilution check must be performed within 15 minutes of opening the ampule. 3. Place the tube-top sample cup in the dilution check position behind the 1 IMT multisensor Template Effective Date: 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2223 *This procedure is continued on the next slide. Effective Date: 30-AUG-2024 | QR700012136 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Performing IMT Dilution Check on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid SIEMENS Healthineers Perform IMT Dilution Check (continued) 4. Close the cover and select the Resume button from the Troubleshooting > Operator Diagnostics 8 H1-SCI1 abManager System Status area 6 CH-01 Module State : Ready 5. Navigate to Troubleshooting > Operator Diagnostics Subsystems Diagnostic Name Description 6. Select the appropriate CH analyzer All Prime All Perform Prime All. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. 9 Perform Autocheck Prime Standard A Perform Prime Standard A. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. View Status 7. Under Subsystems, select IMT Cancel Cuvette Prime Standard B Perform Prime Standard B. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. Fluid Prime Salt Bridge Prime Salt Bridge. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. 8. Select IMT Dilution Check 7 IMT Prime IMT Diluent Perform Prime IMT Diluent. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. 9. Select Perform > OK Inspect and Clean 8 IMT Dilution Check Perform IMT Dilution Check. To perform, place the analyzer in Ready, Processing, or Standby state. Lamp Replacing the IMT Peristaltic Pump Tubing Unlocks the CH cover and pauses the IMT. 10. Wait for dilution check to complete Mixer Probes 11. When an IMT Dilution Check completes, review the IMT Dilution Check Status and Recommendation areas 12. Select Apply Correction, if appropriate (an unacceptable IMT Dilution Check will generate a failed status) Enter Diagnostics *This procedure is continued on the next slide. 2 Effective Date: 30-AUG-2024 | QR700012136 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Performing IMT Dilution Check on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid SIEMENS Healthineers Perform IMT Dilution Check (continued) 13. Unlock and open CH front cover A. In the System Status area, select the appropriate CH analyzer, 15 and ensure the analyzer is in the stopped state B. Select Front Cover C. Wait for the lock glyph to indicate unlocked and then open the front cover 14. Remove and dispose of the dilution check sample cup according to laboratory protocol 15. Close the cover and select the Resume button from the System Status area 16. Review the report for acceptance criteria ➢ For more information on reviewing the acceptance criteria and resolving failing IMT dilutions, refer to the Online Help 3 Effective Date: 30-AUG-2024 | QR700012136 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note this learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Siemens Healthineers HQ I Siemens Healthineers AG Siemensstr. 3 91301 Forchheim Germany Phone: +49 9191 18-0 siemens-healthineers.com 4 Effective Date: 30-AUG-2024 | QR700012136 Unrestricted I Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024

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