Abbott Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer
Abbott · Model Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer
MULTIPLE ANALYTES ON ONE INSTRUMENT The Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer makes it fast and easy to test quantitative determinations of HbA1c and ACR. MULTIPLE SAMPLE TYPES The Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer is designed to enable simple and fast on-the-spot testing, regardless of the sample type, which may be whole blood, plasma or urine, and to deliver accurate results during patient consultation for improved patient management. CONNECTED The Alere Afinion™ Data Connectivity Converter (ADCC) is also included for simple transfer of patient and controls results from the Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer to your LIS/HIS system of choice, including the Alere RALS® system. ALL-IN-ONE TEST CARTRIDGE The Analyzer and test cartridges have been precision engineered with each test cartridge containing an integrated sample collection device and all necessary reagents for a single test. AUTOMATIC SELF-CHECK SYSTEM The Alere Afinion™ AS100 Analyzer eliminates erroneous results with integrated error detection and self-check systems. NO ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION NECESSARY Each lot of test cartridges includes calibration data stored in the barcode label. The calibration data is read by the integrated camera and used for calculating results.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Calibration drift
HighSymptoms: Readings out of tolerance on verification check.
Root cause: Reference component aging.
Battery / power fault
MediumSymptoms: Won't power on, unexpected shutdown mid-test.
Root cause: Aged internal battery or PSU.
Test lead / connector wear
MediumSymptoms: Intermittent or no reading through a specific lead.
Root cause: Repeated connect/disconnect cycles.
Display / readout fault
LowSymptoms: Blank, frozen, or garbled display.
Root cause: Display module or driver board aging.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Calibration reference module
Send out for annual re-certification.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Test lead set
High-turnover; keep spares.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Display module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calibration reference module Send out for annual re-certification. | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Test lead set High-turnover; keep spares. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Display module | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Calibration drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically readings out of tolerance on verification check - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: reference component aging.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the calibration reference module per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Battery / power fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically won't power on, unexpected shutdown mid-test - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: aged internal battery or PSU.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the rechargeable battery pack per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
- 10002472 v10 Alere Afinion SW Upgrade Guideline_11166.pdfUser Manual · External
- 2000353 v03 Afinion AS100 Analyzer_User Manual US_11.pdfUser Manual · External
- 10003629E v01 Value of Point of Care brochure ENUS e-.pdfBrochure · External
- 10002577 v01 Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer - ASTM conn.pdfDocument · External
- 10002578 v01 Alere Afinion AS100 Analyzer - HL7 conne.pdfDocument · External
- 10003261 v01 Value-Based Care News - RGV ACO story.pdfDocument · External
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