3M #3960, #3968 manual Operator Entry

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3M™ Rapid Detection Reader

Performing an Assay

NOTE: The message Lot # XXX Not Found, Insert Lot Card or Cancel will be displayed if a Test Cartridge is inserted and the Lot Card data is not stored in the CM. The Lot Card must be inserted within 40 seconds or the assay will be aborted. Touch OK to return to the Home screen.

1.Touch Run Assay. If prompted, enter Operator ID and/or Password (Figure 6) using either the touch screen or the barcode scanner. To accept the displayed information, touch Accept. NOTE: The Operator ID and Password entries are case- sensitive.

2.When prompted, enter the Patient ID/Sample ID using either the touch screen or barcode scanner (Figure 7). Touch Accept.

3.When prompted to Add Sample & Insert the Test Cartridge, the LED on a free port of the TM will flash blue and the corresponding

port icon on the display will illuminate blue (Refer to Test Kit Package Insert for detailed instructions on sample handling).

4.Prepare Sample and Test Cartridge as stated in the Test Kit Package Insert and insert Test Cartridge into the flashing port.

If the cartridge is not inserted within 5 minutes of the Add Sample & Insert prompt, the system will time-out. Touch OK to return to the Main Menu.

NOTE: The Test Cartridge must be inserted into the TM within ~30 seconds of sample application. Otherwise, FAIL will be displayed in the port icon and the assay will be aborted.

Figure 6. Operator Entry

Figure 7. Patient ID Entry

Do not use excessive force when inserting the Test Cartridge. The TM will guide the Cartridge into place.

NOTE: If the cartridge won’t fit or won’t enter the cartridge port, clear the cartridge port of any obstruction or blockage.

Once the Cartridge Inserted message clears, the previous screen is displayed and the active port

icon shows a timer that counts up until sample flow is detected, then counts down until the assay is complete.

Another assay can be started once Assay Initialization is complete by touching Run Assay.

5.To check the assay progress, touch the port icon. The details of the assay will be displayed. Touch Exit to return to the previous screen. Touching Abort Assay will cause the cartridge to be ejected and a Failed Assay to be recorded in the Events Log.

6.When an assay is complete, the Test Cartridge is ejected and the

corresponding port icon displays . To view the test details touch the icon.

7.Before removing the Test Cartridge from the TM, a predefined note can be added to the result from the drop down menu on the Result Details screen (Figure 8). Once the Test Cartridge is removed, a note cannot be added or changed.

Up to 10 notes can be defined using the RCU (Refer to Editing Settings Using the Reader Configuration Utility section).

8.Remove the Test Cartridge and discard according to local hazardous waste policy.

Figure 8. Results, prior to cartridge removal

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Contents Operator Manual Made in Canada for Table of Contents Maintenance Iii Read all contents of this manual prior to use Consult Accompanying Documents Consult Operator ManualSummary of Warnings and Precautions To reduce the risk of instrument or accessory damageTo reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage To reduce the risk associated with incorrect resultsOverview IntroductionIntended Use Optional Accessories Available from 3M Unpacking and Setup3M Rapid Detection Reader Components 3M Rapid Detection Reader Setup To set-up 3M Rapid Detection ReaderBarcode Scanner § 3M Rapid Detection Control Module CM3M Rapid Detection Reader 3M Rapid Detection Control Module 3M Rapid Detection Test Module CM Port3M Rapid Detection Reader Modules Reader Configuration Utility RCU supplied with the CM. ForTurning on the 3M Rapid Detection Reader Display Icons Port Identification NomenclaturePerforming an Assay Using Lot CardsStarting an Assay Operator Entry Running Quality Control AcceptLQC Icons Assay Status WarningsTo run IQC manually Running IQCTo run IQC automatically Viewing Saved Results Working with Results and LogsViewing Saved Logs Searching Results Searching LogsManually Transferring / Printing Results or Logs Results TransferManaging Settings LQCSettings View Tabs AssayTimer Login PrinterLogin Requirements Network SettingsFile Privilege RequirementsSettings View About Tab AboutSettings Edit Tabs Edit SettingsTimers Manual / Auto Transfer Mode Date/TimeLanguage MiscManaging Operators Restoring DefaultsSound Adding/Modifying an Operator To Add an OperatorSearching for an Individual Operator Touch Search or CancelTo Modify an Operator Editing Settings Using the Reader Configuration Utility RCU InstallationLogin Getting StartedEmergency Password Reset Mechanism Choosing a Configuration File Access MethodSetting Up a USB Flash Drive Setting Up Web Services AccessAccessing Configuration Files To open all files for a groupTo open an Individual Configuration File Setting Up Communications Between RCU and ReadersFiles Identifying Readers through the RCU Non-networked EnvironmentNetworked Environment Touch Export to USB Flash DriveImporting Files Exporting FilesDeleting Results Delete Results Prior to DateExterior Cleaning MaintenancePossible device damage Upgrading Device Software Disposal of EquipmentRestoring the Supervisor Operator ID / Password TroubleshootingGeneral Power On Self Test Message / IQC Messages Test Run MessagesNo Available Ports. IQC Failed To Start FailError Insertion Error Remove & Reinsert Followed by Timed OutLot Card Messages Settings Messages LQC Related Messages Printer Errors Communications Errors USB Device ErrorsUnrecognized USB Drive Attached, Remove Device Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperatureOperating Humidity Operating/StorageIndex 3M Rapid Detection ReaderRestoring Supervisor Operator ID Password Languages Upgrading Software See RCU USB