Edge Green Monitor Checker

Checking the System

There are two ways to check performance of THE EDGE Blood Lactate Analyzer. These
checks are simple and very important to ensure accurate lactate readings.
1. The Monitor Checker confirms the analyzer is operating properly.
2. The control solutions confirm the analyzer and test strips are working together
properly.

Monitor Checker Method:

It is recommended that THE EDGE analyzer is checked using this method when
the analyzer is new and when the performance of the system needs to be confirmed.

To check the analyzer using a monitor checker, perform the following steps.

Step 1: Insert the monitor checker into the test strip holder (when the analyzer is either
turned on or off) , THE EDGE analyzer will now perform a series of self-test.

Step 2: The analyzer display screen will show "OK" when self-testing is complete.
Remove the monitor checker from the test strip holder and the screen will then
display "Ctrl".

Step 3: Press "ENTER" button to exit checking the analyzer.

NOTE:

If the screen displays “nt OK”, repeat the test. If “nt OK” continues to appear, contact the
authorized dealer.

Control Solution Method:

Please ask your authorized distributor to purchase THE EDGE Lactate Control Solution.
The purpose of the control solution check is to validate the performance of THE EDGE
Blood Lactate Analyzer using a standard solution with a known concentration range of
lactate. A control solution test that falls within the acceptable range indicates the user’s
technique is appropriate and both the meter and the test strip are functioning properly.

When to perform a control solution test -

•  whenever there is doubt that the analyzer or the test strips are not working properly.
• if the analyzer has been dropped, stored below -20°C (-4°F) or above 50°C (122°F) ,
  or stored in humidity levels above 85%.
• if the test strip bottle has been left open or has been exposed to temperatures below
  4°C (39.2°F) or above 30°C (86°F) and/or light or humidity levels above 85%.
• if the readings appear to be abnormally high or low.