Hemochron Signature Elite

Hemochron Signature Elite Features

The Hemochron Signature Elite is a battery-operated whole blood micro coagulation system that can test fresh or citrated whole blood. The Signature Elite can complete ACT+, ACT-LR, PT, and APTT testing in a matter of minutes. A test cuvette is inserted into the test chamber and warmed to measure the clotting time of whole blood. This unit uses Hemochron Jr. disposable single-use cuvettes.

• Portable for use at the bedside
• Illuminated display
• Integrated barcode scanner
• Results from 600 patients and 600 QC tests can be stored. Stored results can be printed and/or downloaded to a computer

Hemochron Signature Elite Specifications

Dimensions

• Height: 2 in (5 cm)
• Width: 7.5 in (19 cm)
• Depth: 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
• Weight: 1.2 lbs (0.53 kg)

Performance

• Test Precision: ≤ 10% C.V. for whole blood samples

Operation

• Test Chamber: 1
• Timing Range: 0 second to 1005 seconds
• Incubation Temperature: 37 °C ±1.0 °C
• Incubation Warm-Up Time: 30 seconds to 90 seconds
• Full-Charge Operating Time: > 2 hours
• Battery Life: 500 recharges
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion
• Throughput (Full Charge): 49 test cycles (at 150 sec per test); 17 test cycles (> 500 sec per test)
• Operating Environment: 15 °C to 30 °C
• Transport and Storage: -20 °C to 50 °C

AC/DC Power Module

• Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
• Output Power 12.0 VDC, 3.4 Amps (40 Watts)

Barcode Reader

• Supported Barcode Formats UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar, and MSI Plessey
• Laser Class: IEC 60825-1 class 1 laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007.
• Laser Wavelength: Class 1: 630-670 nm
• Laser Power (peak): Class 1: 0.7mW @peak