® Displays, Controls, and Indicators FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Displays, Controls, and Indicators Displays, Controls, and Indicators ScanPoint® Remote Display Icons The following table illustrates and describes the ScanPoint® Remote display icons. ScanPoint® Remote Display Icons Icon Meaning Battery power level: Four segments: The battery is fully charged. One segment: The battery is nearly depleted and should be charged at once. Scrolling segments: The battery is charging.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Icon Displays, Controls, and Indicators Meaning The third screen indicates that the following screen will display the peak flow rate in ml/s. Peak flow rate in ml/s is displayed for two seconds The Remote is ready to record an annotation, a voice recording is in progress (icon flashes), or the Remote is saving voice annotation data (icon flashes) ERR 45 ª ERR - followed by a number from 1-10 indicates an error in FloSensor and/or Remote function.
Displays, Controls, and Indicators ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System ScanPoint® Remote Buttons The ScanPoint® Remote has two buttons. The Start button, below the display, controls all the Remote operations and functions. The Reset button, in a recess on the back of the Remote, is used only to Start reactivate the Remote in case it won’t resume Button normal operation. Reset Button (on back) Use the Start button as follows: Press and Release the Button: Wakes up the Remote when it’s sleeping.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Displays, Controls, and Indicators Chirp Down: The urine flow has ended and the Remote has stopped receiving data from the FloSensor. High-pitched Repeating Beep: The Remote is not receiving data from the FloSensor. This alert is triggered if data transmission from the FloSensor is interrupted for 0.2 seconds. This condition is likely due to radio interference and can usually be remedied by moving the Remote closer to the FloSensor.
Displays, Controls, and Indicators ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System FloCharger Indicators The FloCharger contains an LED that communicates charging status as follows: Solid green: The FloSensor is fully charged and ready for use. Alternating green and orange: The FloSensor is being charged. Solid red: The FloCharger has stopped charging. There is either some foreign metal object in the FloCharger or the FloCharger or FloSensor may be malfunctioning.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Performing an Exam Performing an Exam Performing an Exam Preparing for the Exam Before you begin the exam: 1. Make sure you are familiar with the parts of the FloPoint® Elite system (see FloPoint® Elite Uroflow System Parts and Features on page 16). 2. Make sure you have performed all the steps in the setup procedure described in the “Getting Started” which begins on page 20. 3. Check the Remote battery icon to make sure the battery has sufficient power.
® Performing an Exam FloPoint Elite Uroflow System 5. Prepare the ScanPoint® Remote. Press and release the Start button on the Remote. The FloSensor will perform a set of internal self-test to ensure proper functioning. Start button If the FloSensor motor is warming up, the Remote will display circling arrows for several seconds. Next, the Remote will display a zero and sound a “chirp up” to indicate that the FloSensor and Remote are ready to perform an exam.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Performing an Exam 8. Ending the Exam. When the patient is finished, pick up the Remote and press the button once to end the exam. The Remote play will play a “chirp down” to signal the end of the exam. The FloSensor motor will continue to run for 20 minutes to provide time for cleaning. NOTE: The exam will end automatically if no flow is detected for 3 minutes.
® Performing an Exam FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Recording a Voice Annotation After performing an exam, you can record additional information about a patient to be stored with the exam results. To record a voice annotation: 1. Press and hold the Start button until you hear a beep (about three seconds). The recording icon is displayed. Continue to hold the button until you have finished recording the annotation. Microphone Recording Icon Start button 1. 2.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING! Possible device damage. Failure to heed the following warnings may cause device damage not covered by the FloPoint® Elite warranty. When cleaning FloPoint® Elite components, do not use any products that contain ammonia. Do not subject any FloPoint® Elite device to steam sterilization or ethylene oxide sterilization.
® Cleaning and Maintenance FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Solid Material Cleaning Procedure If any solid material enters the FloSensor, the top portion of the FloSensor may be disassembled to facilitate cleaning. CAUTION! Risk of equipment damage. The FloSensor disk is fragile. Take care to avoid damaging the disk while the funnel support is separated from the FloSensor. Do not drop or bump the FloSensor or lay it on its side while it is disassembled. Figure 8.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Cleaning and Maintenance FloCharger Cleaning Procedure 1. Unplug the FloCharger AC adapter from the mains (wall outlet). 2. Remove the clamshell from the FloCharger base. 3. Dry any liquid remaining in the charging well. 4. Using a disinfecting wipe, clean all the surfaces of the FloCharger. 5. Replace the clamshell on the FloCharger base. 6. Plug the FloCharger back into the wall outlet.
Cleaning and Maintenance ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Regular Inspections and Maintenance Verathon® recommends that the FloPoint® Elite system be calibrated once a year. For more information, please refer to the Calibration section in this manual and contact Verathon Medical® Customer Care at 1.800.331.2313 (US and Canada only). International customers, please refer to the contact information on page 21).
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint® with QuickPrint Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint® with QuickPrint Starting ScanPoint® with QuickPrint Once ScanPoint® with QuickPrint is installed, it starts automatically every time you turn on your computer. There is no need for you to open it manually.
® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Status Box symbols have the following meanings: Item Meaning Status Indicator Possible symbols are: Blue exclamation point: QuickPrint is waiting for you to input information. Green check mark: The instrument is ready to use. Red stop sign: The instrument is performing a process such as transmitting information to ScanPoint®.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint IMPORTANT! Unsaved exam data could be lost. If the battery is low or the ScanPoint® Remote goes into sleep mode (after 20 continuous minutes of non-use or charging), unsaved exam data is lost. 2. If you chose not to be prompted for exam information when you set your user preferences, the instrument automatically transmits the exam data.
® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System 4. Enter the appropriate information according to the following table: IMPORTANT! Required fields. Fields marked with a red asterisk (À) are required in order for the exam to be available later in ScanPoint®. Item Meaning Patient IDÀ The unique code you use to identify this patient. If you don’t know the Patient ID code, press the SEARCH button to display a list of the codes you have assigned to your patients.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint NOTE: You can reprint the most recent exam from QuickPrint. Use ScanPoint® to print older past exams. See “Viewing Exam Results in ScanPoint® Online” beginning on page 66 for more information on printing saved exam results from ScanPoint®. To Reprint the Most Recent Exam Results 1. Place the Remote used to take the exam in the ScanPoint® Docking Station. 2. From the QuickPrint File menu, select PRINT LAST EXAM. 3.
® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Figure 11. New Exams Results Window 2. In the ScanPoint® New Exam Results window, any exams that have not yet been viewed in ScanPoint® are displayed. By default, the exams are arranged in order by Patient ID. To arrange the exams in a different order, click the appropriate column heading. For example, to arrange the exams in order by Exam Date, click the Exam Date column heading.
® ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint Item Meaning Patient IDÀ The unique code you use to identify this patient. If you don’t know the Patient ID code, press the SEARCH button to display a list of the codes you have assigned to your patients. Patient Name The patient’s name as it appears in your records. OperatorÀ The person performing the exam. Physician The patient’s primary health care provider. Gender The patient’s gender.
® ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Viewing Exam Results in ScanPoint® Online QuickPrint automatically prints the current exam results from your instrument. To view or print previous exam results, you must use ScanPoint® Online. The information in this section explains how to view, approve, and print exam results in ScanPoint® Online. You can use any computer with an Internet connection to open ScanPoint® Online and view and print exam results.
® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint may need to expand the View Exam Results menu to see this option.). The New Exam Results page will open (Figure 14). Figure 14. New Exam Results Page 2. Sort and review exam data: Exam results are sortable. By default, exam results are displayed in order by the Patient ID number. To arrange the exams in a different order, click in the appropriate column heading.
® ® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint FloPoint Elite Uroflow System To Do this Accept the results of a new exam Click the CLOSE button at the bottom of the exam result page. Or, click the 7 in the upper right corner of the exam result window. Reject the results of a new exam Enter a reason for rejecting the exam in the Reject Reason text box at the bottom of the exam result page. Then click REJECT button. Print the exam details and scan images 1.
® ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint Figure 17. Patient Exams History screen - Search by Patient ID 2. To see a patient’s past exams, enter the appropriate Patient ID in the Patient ID text box and click SUBMIT. Or, to choose from a list of IDs used at your institution, click the SEARCH button and then click on the appropriate Patient ID. A list of viewed exams with the Patient ID you selected will appear(Figure 18). Figure 18.
® Managing Exam Results in ScanPoint with QuickPrint ® FloPoint Elite Uroflow System Information: Category Description Exam Date and Time The date and time the exam was performed. Patient ID The patient’s ID as entered into ScanPoint® with QuickPrint. Patient Name The patient’s name as entered into ScanPoint® with QuickPrint. Operator The instrument operator for this exam, as entered into ScanPoint® with QuickPrint.
