VerifyNow Training Checklist
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1. vWD will give an error code because the internal QC will fail Improper Sample Collection may produce an error code Review proper sample collection once more discard tube Partial fill Greiner tube 21 gauge needle EDTA purple top drawn AFTER sample avoid traumatic collections Troubleshooting and Technical Support Refer to User Manual aa Demonstrate contents and location of VerifyNow System User Manual and Package Inserts Create an error Press QC Place a cartridge in the instrument When the picture of a tube appears remove the cartridge An error 12 will appear Look up the error in the User Manual and review the troubleshooting procedure Review other error screens using the User Manual Discuss the troubleshooting of attention messages 24 and 28 as part of this review Review Cleaning Device Use once every other week for preventive maintenance and for troubleshooting or when instructed by the instrument Discard cleaning device after use REMOVE STRIP Stress this VERY IMPORTANT STEP The instrument does not need to be on or in any particular test mode Point out location of fan Demonstrate removal of filter cover and filter cleaning perform when necessary Inspect filter biweekly when use cleaning cartridge Replace fan filter yearly per preventative maintenance recommendations NOTE INSTRUMENT MUST BE OFF WHEN FAN FILTER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION OR CLEANING USE NO TOOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT a Show location of2. Accumetrics Inc PART NO 94027FM 1 REVISION B FORM Effective Date JAN 30 2013 TITLE VerifyNow Training Checklist Page 1 of 1 APPROVAL SIGNATURES Originator ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON FILE Document Control ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON FILE Aoo ane APPROVED Revision History Summary of Change C 0 Eff Date New form 8231 10 30 12 Change P2Y12 to PRUTest 8388 1 30 13 VerifyVOwW training Checklist System Use this form to record the details of the training session Make a copy for each person being trained After completing a section the trainee should read and initial the box next to each statement in that section The trainer and trainee should both sign and date the last page Facility Date Name of Operator Trainee Products Trained Q Aspirin MQ PRUTest U llb llla Trainer Qualifications Setup Refer to User Manual Instrument components Test Device Port and Cover Display Screen Icon Keys Keypad Power On Indicator On Off Switch EQC Device Storage Bay Barcode Reader Window Fuse Compartment Power Cord Explain importance of instrument placement clean firm Ilevel benchtop free of excessive vibration avoid area next to a source of heat air conditioning or in direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Set date and time EQC frequency determine frequency and show how to set Patient ID Yes or No Length if yes Device components Finger Grip Protectiv
3. d in Bar Code for Calbraton ifomaion i Now Lot Run wet QC H newy T Do Nar remove the ube one i has been placed onthe cage needle 780 NOT remove the cartridge and tube from the device until the testis completed Tris mponantic remove the caridge aftr tet iscomplted VerifyNow PRUTest Refer to VerifyNow PRUTest package insert Perform VerifyNow PRUTest Review P2Y12 Reaction Units PRU Review How to Enter Optional Baseline and calculate inhibition Review recall results VerifyNow PRUTest Review cutoff value gt 550 non therapeutic Review recall results VerifyNow IIb Illa Test Refer to VerifyNow IIb Illa package insert Perform VerifyNow Ilb lila Test _ Review Platelet Aggregation Units PAU ae Review How to Enter Optional Baseline and calculate inhibition ae Review recall results Accumetrics 3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd San Diego California 92121 U S A 94027FM 1 B Customer Support Line Toll Free 800 643 1640 support accumetrics com Page 2 of 3 VerifyVOwW Training Checklist System Factors that Can Affect a Test i Review effect of Gylcoprotein IIb Illa inhibitors ReoPro Integrilin Aggrastat a Point out that Hematocrit and Platelet limitations may be found in the package inserts o Misc drugs that affect PLT function may be detected up to 14 days after ingestion e g refer to package insert for NSAIDS Certain inherited platelet disorders Glanzmann but not
4. e Sheath Sample Well Needle Staging Well Mixing Chambers Detection Wells Storage requirements room temp storage 2 25 C or 36 77 F for PRUTest and Aspirin refrigerated at 2 to 8 C or 36 46 F for Ilb Illa or 8 weeks at room temperature keep in sealed foil pouch until ready to test Sample tube needle CAUTION Never remove sample tube from test device Safety DO NOT insert fingers or anything other than a test device EQC or sample tube into test device port or sample well Spot Code on each test device lot test type expiration date linked to lot number Bar Code on test device pouch calibration values in bar code expiration date of lot number Review tube types and requirements Greiner Vacuette 2 mL partial fill tubes Lithium Heparin 3 mL for Ilb Illa required for Integrilin Discuss errors with inappropriate tubes Review sample collection 21 gauge or larger needle i e 20 gauge clean stick platelet testing GENTLY mix 5 x with complete inversions immediately upon collection Use discard tube For PRUTest or Aspirin the discard tube may be a blood culture sodium citrate or white top tube The discard may be a heparin tube only for the Ilb IIla Test if the sample is to be tested on a heparin tube It may NOT be a tube containing EDTA purple top e Store at room temperature Do not freeze or refrigerate samples e Avoid hemolysis and contamination by tissue factors e Do not test sample if ther
5. e is any evidence of clotting Redraw sample if there is evidence of hemolysis in any other centrifuged tube that was collected at the same time Pneumatic tube transport is not recommended Accumetrics 3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd San Diego California 92121 U S A 94027FM 1 B Customer Support Line Toll Free 800 643 1640 support accumetrics com Page 1 of 3 VerifyVOwW Training Checklist System Emphasize handling and time requirements NEVER centrifuge GENTLY mix 5 x with complete inversions prior to testing A discard tube MUST be drawn and CANNOT be an EDTA tube Time requirements for sample testing e 10 MINUTES to 4 HOURS of collection time for PRUTest e 30 MINUTES to 4 HOURS of collection time for Aspirin e 0 MINUTES to 15 MINUTES of collection time for IIb IIla Reemphasize time to anti coagulate and reiterate that samples with any evidence of clotting should not be used Review biohazard guidelines Universal precautions Perform EQC review frequency PASS vs FAIL Show section in the manual that discusses the parameters and their meaning Perform WQC new shipment delivery or lot every 30 days for IIb Illa recording outlier actions Visually inspect pellet prior to use How to Run Sample Refer to User Manual Open foil pouch immediately prior to test Remove needle cap by pulling straight up and immediately place in instrument Do not twist and do not put finger in the sample well Rea
6. fuse Review instrument cleaning Refer to User Manual Wipe outside when contaminated and at least monthly per preventative maintenance recommendation Point out Customer Support label Printer optional Discuss printer setup and operation Show troubleshooting steps if printer error is suspected shut down both instrument and printer remove all connections and reconnect prior to startup ae Provide an opportunity for any additional questions or discussion Operator Trainee Signature Date Trainer Signature Date Accumetrics 3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd San Diego California 92121 U S A 94027FM 1 B Customer Support Line Toll Free 800 643 1640 support accumetrics com Page 3 of 3
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