Hi Michelle That's great, thanks. I appreciate any responses that also suggest that it might not be an essential process for these analysers. Do you store consumables centrally in the lab? Thanks Michelle From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Miller Sent: 27 April 2016 16:01 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: GEM 4000 pre-acceptance testing Hi Michelle No we aren't doing anything for the GEMS, but we are for other POCT such as glucose strips etc. I really don't see the need to validate a validation product! We are monitoring the temperature of the packs/CVP in storage before use to ensure integrity but I really don't see why this isn't enough for ISO. Michelle Michelle Miller Biochemistry Laboratory and POCT Manager Biochemistry Department University Hospital of South Manchester [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 0161 291 4783 [cid:2F051E97-6C52-46C8-A0E5-171AE0EB25DC@local] From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bennett Michelle (BFWH) Sent: 27 April 2016 15:43 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: GEM 4000 pre-acceptance testing Hi All Of those of you that are currently using the GEM 4000 blood gas analysers, do any of you have a process in place for pre-acceptance testing, and if so would you be willing to share? Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes Michelle Michelle Bennett Point of Care Coordinator Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Department | Blackpool Victoria Hospital * 01253 (95) 7511 * [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [Dot_not_touch[1]]Stop and think - are you trained on a medical device? If not, don't touch!