Art: 720672-00J, Rev. Date: 11-Oct-17 13Updating the Handheld SoftwareThe handheld’s software must be updated twice a year. The software expires in June andDecember. About six weeks before the current software expires, your facility will get asoftware update packet with complete instructions on how to perform the update.15 days before the software expires, the handheld will display “Software ExpiresDDMMMYY”. If you see this message and you have not received the update packet, callTechnical Support.Software updates require an i-STAT Serial Downloader or Downloader/Recharger and aPC with Windows 2000 or higher.Thermal Probe CheckThe handheld’s thermal probes should be checked every six months. The procedure can befound in the System Resources section of this manual.WarrantyAbbott Point of Care Inc. warrants this medical product (excluding disposables andconsumable supplies) against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from thedate of shipment. If Abbott receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, itshall, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. With respectto software or firmware, if Abbott receives notice of defects in these products during thewarranty period, it shall repair or replace software media and firmware which do not executetheir programming instructions due to such defects. Abbott does not warrant that theoperating of the software, firmware or hardware shall be uninterrupted or error free. If Abbottis unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition aswarranted, Buyer shall be entitled to a refund or the purchase price upon return of theproduct to Abbott Point of Care Inc.The warranty for the 9V rechargeable battery remains in effect for one year following theBorn on Date (BOD) noted on the battery’s label (pictured below).