Transferring instruments, trays, and carts
Use this procedure to transfer instruments, case carts, batches, or assemblies to a location.
For more information, see Launching the handheld application.
To transfer carts
- Log into the handheld application.
- Select SIM from the Mobile SCM main menu.
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Select Transfer from the Surgical Instrument Management main menu. The
Enter current location page is displayed.
Note:
You cannot transfer a cart to a sterilizer using the Transfer module.
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Specify this information:
- Company
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Select the company where you want to transfer the cart.
- Location
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Select the location where you want to transfer the cart.
- Tap Next. Select Sub-Location window is displayed.
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Select sub-location in the list or scan sub-location barcode
Note:
Specify the bin name in the Sub-Location field. The bin name will be matched to the corresponding value in the list.
- Tap OK. The Transfer Header page is displayed.
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Specify this information:
- Patient ID
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Specify the Patient ID
- Comments
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Optionally, specify additional information about the Transfer.
- Tap Next. The Transfer Detail page is displayed.
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Specify an instrument ID, assembly ID, case cart ID,
or batch ID in the Enter ID field.
Note:
You can also scan Assembly or Batch bar codes. Scanning will automatically populate the ASID list.
- Press Enter to add the assembly to the list to be transferred.
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Continue entering assembly IDs that you want to transfer.
If Tray Assembly is configured to display Sterilization Warning upon transfer, a warning message will prompt user if the ASID has not been sterilized. To display Sterilization Warning upon transfer, see "To modify sterilization settings" of the Configuring sterilization settings section.
- Tap Done. The Transfer Confirmation page is displayed.
- Tap OK to return to the Surgical Instrument Management main menu.