INRatio Monitor - Meter Hemosense Prothrombin Time COMES WITH 36 TEST STRIPS FREE Start Price USD 1,195.00 Current Price USD 1,195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,895.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 14, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 Location San Francisco, California See more about 'INRatio Monitor - Meter Hemosense Prothrombin Time ' Description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION   The INRatio monitor is a diagnostic Point Of Care system that provides Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR) results using fresh capillary whole blood from a fingerstick. The INRatio system reduces the headache of oral anticoagulation management, is easy to use, and features on-board quality controls with every test. Come with fingerstick and extra needles. The INRatio™ Meter: What it Does Thrombotic Disorders The human body has a complex mechanism that causes blood to clot if a wound occurs. Under normal circumstances this is a desirable response that enables wounds to heal, but under certain clinical conditions, called "thrombotic disorders", this same mechanism can cause an unwanted blood clot or "thrombus" that can be life threatening. Examples of thrombotic disorders include atrial fibrillation, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and acute ischemic stroke. Oral Anticoagulants Thrombotic disorders must be managed through the use of an oral anticoagulant, a drug which decreases the clotting ability of the blood so unwanted clots are prevented. More than 6 million people worldwide are treated with oral anticoagulants such as Coumadin® or generic sodium warfarin. The Prothrombin Time Test Oral anticoagulant treatments must be monitored carefully. If the dose is too low, an unwanted clot could form. If the dose is too high, there is risk of internal and external bleeding. A Prothrombin Time (PT) test is the most common way to measure the clotting tendency of blood, and is thus used to help manage oral anticoagulant therapy. The INRatio Meter The INRatio meter measures Prothrombin Time (PT), allowing oral anticoagulant patients to monitor the clotting time of their blood more effectively. The meter also reports results as an International Normalized Ratio (INR), a conversion unit which is a standardized method of reporting PT results. The advantages are clear: No need for external liquid quality control or extra strips No need for separate device to check electronic controls Test Strips do not require refrigeration Small one drop (15µL) sample size Reduces paperwork and materials cost Simple interface, easy to learn and use Ensures reliability on each and every test Entire test procedure requires fewer steps Portable size increases geographic freedom How it Works A Test Strip is inserted into the INRatio monitor. A drop of fresh whole blood from a fingerstick is applied to the test strip. The blood is drawn into the test area by capillary action where it mixes with reagents that cause coagulation to begin. The monitor performs the PT test AND 2 quality control tests (normal and therapeutic) simultaneously, and determines whether the controls are within preset limits. If they are, strip integrity is verified, and the monitor reports the PT test result. If they are not, the monitor displays an ERROR message. The test results are displayed in less than 2 minutes as an INR only, PT seconds and INR, or INR, PT, and QC, whichever the user prefers. Features Performs electronic system self-test automatically. System is self-maintaining, only routine cleaning needed. Easy interface to change the time, date, and other features. Uses four AA batteries or an AC adapter as a power source. Stores up to 60 test results in memory. Built-in port for printing / electronic communication.   Specifications Length: 6.5 inches (16 cm) Width: 3 inches (7.5 cm) Height: 2 inches (5 cm) Weight: 10.5 oz. (300 g) with batteries Place a Bid!