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GUARDIAN™ HiSENSE™ TEST KIT
Serim® GUARDIAN™ HiSENSE Test Strips give a simple Positive/Negative indication for the presence or absence of total chlorine in treated water used to prepare dialysate. Serim Guardian HiSENSE Test Strips have a sensitivity of less than 0.1ppm total chlorine.
Collect a sample of water after the first carbon tank2, 3, 4 and test it according to the HiSENSE directions. If the results are positive, a second sample should be taken immediately after the water leaves the second tank. If there is chlorine leaving the second tank, dialysis should be discontinued in the facility. If there is no breakthrough after the second tank, the water can be used but the chlorine level should continue to be monitored after the second tank on an hourly basis until the primary tank is replaced.
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SERIM GUARDIAN HiSENSE TEST KIT | |
Features | Benefits |
Simple to interpret reaction; • Blue spot is a positive • No blue spot is negative |
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Detects water samples containing 0.1 ppm total chlorine |
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Proven reliability, stable performance |
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Product performance is not affected by high levels of common water constituents |
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Ready-to-use strips |
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Simple procedure with only 3 steps |
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Labeled for dialysis use4 |
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Each bottle clearly labeled with: • Lot number • Expiration date |
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Convenient packaging |
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References:
1.
Chloramines in Municipal Water: Considerations for Dialysis Facilities, Nephrology News & Issues, October 1997, pg 19-20
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AAMI Standards and Recommended Practices, Dialysis, 2008 Edition, RD62 - Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Arlington, Virginia.
3.
NANT Dialysis Technology – A Manual for Dialysis Technicians, 2nd Edition. (2000), page 103, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists, Dayton, OH.
4.
Proper mechanisms for assuring disinfectant concentrations for use in hemodialysis. Nephrol News Issues. 1999 Jun;13(6):18, 23, 27. Arduino MJ.
WHAT does this product do?
Serim® GUARDIAN™ HiSENSE Test Strips give a simple Positive/Negative indication for the presence or absence of total chlorine in treated water used to
prepare dialysate. Serim Guardian HiSENSE Test Strips have a sensitivity of less than 0.1ppm total chlorine.
WHY should I use this product?
Exposure to chlorine/chloramine in dialysis solution can cause hemolytic anemia in hemodialysis patients.1 Therefore, the dialysis facility must make sure that the level of chlorine/chloramine in final product water used to prepare dialysate or concentrates is below the AAMI Standards of 0.5 ppm chlorine and 0.1 ppm chloramine (or 0.1 ppm total chlorine).2
WHERE do I use this product?
Collect a sample of water after the first carbon tank2, 3, 4 and test it according to the HiSENSE directions. If the results are positive, a second sample should be taken immediately after the water leaves the second tank. If there is chlorine leaving the second tank, dialysis should be discontinued in the facility. If there is no breakthrough after the second tank, the water can be used but the chlorine level should continue to be monitored after the second tank on an hourly basis until the primary tank is replaced.
WHEN do I use this product?
Prior to starting each shift of dialysis patients, test the water after the first carbon tank for the presence of total
chlorine3. It is very important that the water system be in full operation for at least 15 to 20 minutes before you take your first test.
References:
1.
Chloramines in Municipal Water: Considerations for Dialysis Facilities, Nephrology News & Issues, October 1997, pg 19-20
2.
AAMI Standards and Recommended Practices, Dialysis, 2008 Edition, RD62 - Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Arlington, Virginia.
3.
NANT Dialysis Technology – A Manual for Dialysis Technicians, 2nd Edition. (2000), page 103, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists, Dayton, OH.
4.
Proper mechanisms for assuring disinfectant concentrations for use in hemodialysis. Nephrol News Issues. 1999 Jun;13(6):18, 23, 27. Arduino MJ.
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Test Strip Technique | Place a Serim GUARDIAN HiSENSE Test Strip in the strip holder (concentrator). |
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Results | POSITIVE for Total Chlorine - The circular Reaction Zone on the HiSENSE indicator paper flap will display a blue spot indicating that the concentration of total chlorine is at or above 0.1 ppm and should not be used. NEGATIVE for Total Chlorine - The circular Reaction Zone of the HiSENSE Test Strip will be no darker than the surrounding indicator paper indicating that the concentration of total chlorine in the water tested is less than 0.1 ppm. |
Store bottles of Serim GUARDIAN HiSENSE Test Strips at temperatures between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F). The lot number and unopened expiration date are printed on the bottom of the bottle. Serim GUARDIAN HiSENSE Test Strips have a 3-month opened use-life. |
References:
1.
Chloramines in Municipal Water: Considerations for Dialysis Facilities, Nephrology News & Issues, October 1997, pg 19-20
2.
AAMI Standards and Recommended Practices, Dialysis, 2008 Edition, RD62 - Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Arlington, Virginia.
3.
NANT Dialysis Technology – A Manual for Dialysis Technicians, 2nd Edition. (2000), page 103, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists, Dayton, OH.
4.
Proper mechanisms for assuring disinfectant concentrations for use in hemodialysis. Nephrol News Issues. 1999 Jun;13(6):18, 23, 27. Arduino MJ.
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GUARDIAN™ HiSENSE™ TEST KIT | |||
Product | Description | Packaging | ||
5109 | HiSENSE Test Kit | 5 Bottles of 20 Strips / Kit |