1. AQT90 FLEX – the product
28/11/2018

2. What is what?

3. User interface Adjustable color touch screen
Clear screen layout and menu structure
Same user interface as ABL analyzers
Customizable user interface
Traffic light and parameter bar
Onboard tutorials
Same user interface as ABL analyzers - same approach for all POC equipment from Radiometer
Customizable user interface - Analyzer screens customized to fit user’s needs
Traffic light and parameter bar - Quick overview of analyzer status and more detailed info with the push of a button
Onboard tutorials - Immediate operator access to assistance when needed

4. Easy logistics Always ready:
- no need for a new set of consumables before each test
Only three types of consumables
Cartridge
Reagent Pack
Printer paper
Save hassle of constant replacement and better inventory management

5. 15 Cartridge Customizable configuration:
Each parameter-specific cartridge contains up to 16 test cups
The instrument can be loaded with up to 15 cartridges according to your needs - max 240 tests
Pre-barcoded cartridges for automatic loading into analyzer
Ensures minimum time spent on replacements 15
Every cartridge is test-specific. It contains 16 tests of the same parameter except for CRP and D-dimer. These two tests require a dilution cup per test and therefore contain 8 tests per cartridge.
The cartridge is barcode-labeled with data of test name, lot number and expiry date. The barcode is read automatically by an internal scanner.
The AQT90 FLEX storage wheel accepts up to 15 cartridges; that means altogether a maximum of 240 tests are available.
The combination of the different cartridges in the instrument is random and allows for complete customization according to patient population.
Test Cartridges come in test-specific kits (boxes) with 10 cartridges and a CAL Cartridge.

6. Reagent Pack Same pack for all parameters
1 pack contains reagents and waste container for 200 tests
Storage at room temp
Plug-and-play
Automatic registration by ID chip
Discarded as biohazardous waste

7. Easy testing Just choose the parameters and press start1
Place the closed tube directly into the inlet 2
Choose parameters on screen and press start
Results are printed and sent to the HIS/LIS or directly to patient monitors
Place the closed tube directly into the inlet
No sample preparation is required
Whole blood measurement
Choose parameters on screen and press start
The sample is automatically mixed, pipetted into the cup and measured
After 30 seconds, the AQT90 FLEX is ready for the next sample
The third sample can be added 2 minutes later etc. 3

8. Parameter flexibility
Cardiac, coagulation, infection and pregnancy markers in a single instrument
Random access
Choose your parameters and press start
Up to 5 parameters per sample

9. The CAL Cartridge Factory-defined calibration curve
CAL adjustment of the individual instrument
Every 6 month or with new lot of tests
CAL adjustment starts automatically
8 background cups and 8 analyte cups
8 calibration cups with known analyte concentration
The factory-defined calibration curve has to be adjusted to each individual instrument to eliminate/minimize differences in results which occur due to variations among instruments, e.g. due to small differences in optical sensitivity.
Calibration adjustment is performed by the operator with each new lot of tests or every 6 months.
The adjustment proceeds automatically when inserting a CAL Cartridge, and all 8 background cups and all 8 analyte cups are measured.
The operator is prompted for calibration adjustment when inserting Test Cartridges of a new lot. The new lot cannot be used for patient samples before the calibration adjustment has been completed.
8 background cups

10. Built-in quality control
The built-in quality control can be divided into five categories:
Environmental check
Ensures that the instrument is ready for testing and that the reagents are not expired
System check
Performs a high number of snapshot tests of the system components such as the flash lamp, optical unit and incubation temperature. Test results are stored and documented
Process check
Checks that errors have not occurred during testing process
Verification check
Ensures that reagents have not been damaged during storage prior to installation
Pre-analytical check
Ensures that only tests compatible with chosen anticoagulant can be selected

11. Quality control
Built-in QC detects immediate errors and reduces the number of liquid QC
Liquid QC
Multi level liquid QC
Ready to use

12. AQT90 FLEX - Liquid QC Multilevel QC in 3 levels
(Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin, NT-proBNP and CRP)
Separate QC for D-dimer in 2 levels
Separate QC for hCG in 2 levels
Ready to use after thawing
Place vial in inlet
Choose parameter(s)
Press start

13. Sample material and tubes supported
Sample types
Whole-blood (max 3 hours at °C)
Plasma specimens (max 24 hours at 2-8 °C, or frozen)
Anticoagulation
EDTA or lithium heparin
D-dimer assay: EDTA, lithium heparin, or citrate
Sample tubes
Generic evacuated blood collection receptacles
13 × 75 mm tubes from Becton, Dickinson and Company, Terumo and Greiner bio-one
13 × 65 mm tubes from Sarstedt AG & Co
Sample volume
2 mL in sample tube
Note: Tube cap color differ with anticoagulation substance and sometimes also from one manufacturer to another.

14. AQT90 FLEX – the product
28/11/2018