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

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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
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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.