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RAPIDLab® 348EX Blood Gas SystemDeliver reliable and economical critical care testing in low-volume settings

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    Get trusted results for critical analytes with ease, efficiency, and economy.

     

    The RAPIDLab® 348EX Blood Gas System* is the cost-effective solution for smaller laboratories tasked with the challenge of performing fast-turnaround critical care tests. Fully-automated operation supports low-to-medium throughput on an easy-to-use analyzer that’s ready to generate accurate, on-demand results when clinicians need them, with a minimum of operator involvement.

    • Fast, accurate critical care results from whole blood and dialysate fluid
    • Easy-to-use design features a color touchscreen, bar-code scanner and front panel access to sensors, reagents, and waste
    • Proven Ready Sensor® technology for reliable, low maintenance operation
    • Automatic sample aspiration, calibration and washes increase workflow efficiency
    • Compact footprint fits easily in core laboratory and other testing locations
    • Advanced data management and connectivity with optional remote control and monitoring via the RAPIDComm® Data Management System

    Technical Specifications

    System Overview

    Sample Size

    Syringe: 95 µL

    Capillary: 95 µL

    Microsample mode: 50 µL

    Sample Type

    Whole blood

    Dialysate fluid

    Analysis time

    Approximately 60 seconds to result

    Calibration

    Automatic or on demand

    Input Parameters

    Temperature:

    10.0°C–43.9°C

    Hemoglobin:

    2.0–25.0 g/dL

    FIO2:

    15.0%–100.0%

    Patient/Operator IDs:                         

    Up to 16 characters (alphanumeric)

    Sample location:               

    Radial, brachial, femoral, cord, arterial line (with RAPIDComm® Data Management System)

    Display Interface

    Intuitive, icon-based color touchscreen

    Onboard Computer

    Storage

    Capacity/Memory               

    Up to 250 patient test records

    Up to 90 results for each level of QC

    Data Export

    Via integrated USB port/flash drive to PC, or direct to LIS/HIS or RAPIDComm® Data Management System

    Connectivity Options

    Serial

    RS232, LIS1, LIS2, LIS3 protocol

    Bi-directional                      

    Can be set up for monitoring/control and connectivity via the RAPIDComm Data Management System

    Peripheral Interfaces

    USB Port

    Standard USB 2.0

    External Barcode Reader

    Standard USB 2.0

    Environmental

    Temperature:

    15ºC–32ºC

    Humidity:

    max. 85% at 32ºC non-condensing

    Barometric Pressure

    400-825 mmHg

    Power Requirements

    Rating:

    80 VA

    Voltage:

    100–240 V

    Frequency:

    50/60 Hz

              

    General

    System Dimensions

    Width:           
    Depth:
    Height: 
    Weight :

    385 mm (15.2 in.)
    353 mm (13.9 in.)
    382 mm (15.0 in.)
     9.4 kg (20.7 lb)

    Approvals

    UL, CSA, IEC, EN-61010, CE Marked with full CB Scheme and all National Deviations. Complies with the IVD directive

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    The statements by Siemens' customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.

    *Available for sale only in select countries.

    The products/features (mentioned herein) are not commercially available in all countries. Due to regulatory reasons their future availability cannot be guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens organization for further details.