ANALYSER CD4 (PIMA), 100-240V, 47-53Hz, 260300003
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CD4 ANALYSER (PIMA)
The PIMA CD4 analyzer has been discontinued by the manufacturer in May 2022.
The consumables and spare parts remain available. Contact your laboratory advisor for alternative options.
Definition
PIMA analyser is a benchtop and portable fixed-volume cytometer for the enumeration of CD4+ T cells with Pima™ CD4 test cartridge on capillary or venous blood.
Specifications
Cytometer for CD4 count
Quality standards
- EN IEC 61010-1, 2010, edition 3, +2019 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
- EN IEC 61326-1, 2020, edition 3, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements
Technical specifications
- Detection system LED illumination and CCD-based detection
- No external calibration
- 2 x USB ports: for USB storage media and PIMA Printer
- Cartridge slot door
- Graphical display screen, monochrome
- Languages (display): English
- User interface 16 button keypad
- Memory data storage capacity of approx. 1000 tests
- Throughput venous or capillary blood 20/day
- Battery & mains A/C powered device
- Voltage: 100-240 V (A/C) at 47-63 Hz
- Operating conditions:
- temperature 10 – 40°C
- relative humidity 10 - 95% (no condensation)
Dimensions
- Size : L 220 x W 130 x H 160 mm
- Weight : 2.54 kg
Transport Dangerous Goods
- UN3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment
- Class: 9
- Packing Instructions: 967 Section II
- The label must include the UN code of the battery + an emergency number to contact in case of an incident
- Limit per package:
- Pax A/C (Passengers & Cargo Aircraft) = 5 kg
- CAO (Cargo Aircraft Only) = 5 kg
Supplied with the Article
- Power transformer
- Power cable
- PIMA Analyser User Guide
- Control: PIMA Bead Standard (ref. 260400011)
To be Ordered Separately
- Finger stick sample collection kit (ref. 260400199):
- 4 x 28 safety lancets
- 4 x 25 gauze swabs
- 100 x alcohol swabs
- 4 x 25 plasters
- Sampling supplies and EDTA tubes can also be ordered as separate items (see checklist Blood collection by venipuncture)
- PIMA transport bag (ref. 260400001)
- PIMA Printer and thermal paper (ref. 260400007)
- Test cartridges (ref. 260100100)
- Control cartridges (Bead Standard) (ref. 260400011)
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Precautions for Use
- For use on capillary blood, refer to your laboratory advisor.
- Place the device on a clean, flat, level and stable surface for use. Protect from direct sunlight, humidity and dust.
- Secure all electrical devices in the laboratory with a UPS double conversion (see related articles below). To define the best sizing of the UPS, contact your biomedical or energy referent.
Storage
Store between 2 and 50°C
MSF requirements
Point of care testing for CD4 count.