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Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletins and Product Technical Updates

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/20 to 12/31/22

Difference between WHO 6th and WHO 5th manuals
Issue Date: September 26th, 2021
QwikCheck Test strips IFU and Label changes
Issue Date: December 26th, 2021
New LCD Screen SQA-V
Issue Date: August 28th, 2021
Linearity Testing Using the QwikCheck Validation and Training Kit
Issue Date: September 8th, 2021
QwikCheck Test Strips Quality Control Update
Issue Date: August 3rd, 2021
SQA-Vision | Adobe Flash End of Life
Issue Date: August 8th, 2021
SMI Contributing factor for assessing male fertility
Issue Date: May 6, 2021
SQA_How to Assess Debris Manually in order to Categorize it
Issue Date: Apr 11, 2021
Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis on the SQA-Vision AUA Guideline
Issue Date: Mar 16, 2021
Date format Advisory Notice
Issue Date: Mar 1, 2021
QwikCheck Test Strips Quality Control
Issue Date: Mar 3, 2021
SQA-Vision Counters_Visualization Features and Use
Issue Date: Feb 22, 2021
QwikCheck Test Strips _New test strips_WBC testing
Issue Date: Sep 07, 2020
Testing Stabilized Sperm Proficiency Samples on SQA-Systems - Post Vasectomy and Fertility Sample Types
Issue Date: Jul 22, 2020
SQA-Vision and CLIA
Issue Date: Jun 15, 2020
Testing API Proficiency Samples on the SQA-V and VISION
Issue Date: Apr 24, 2020
QwikCheck Liquefaction Kit
Issue Date: Feb 27, 2020
Temporary Use of Standard Slide For Semen Assessment
Issue Date: Jan 21, 2020

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/18 to 12/31/19

SQA Calibration_Maintenance and Controls
Issue Date: Dec 31, 2019
SQA_Blank screen
Issue Date: Jun 3, 2019
QwikCheck™ Vitality Kit QC / Proficiency
Issue Date: May 14, 2018
Testing CAP Proficiency Samples on the SQA-V and SQA-VISION
Issue Date: April 27, 2018
SQA Preventative Maintenance Recommendations
Issue Date: April 11, 2018
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life
Issue Date: April 11, 2018
DNA Integrity Assay On The SQA-Vision
Issue Date: March 15, 2018
Harnesses issue
Issue Date: Jul 4, 2018
Upgrade instructions Qwiklink 36.04.13
Issue Date: Mar 12, 2018
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life
Issue Date March 29, 2019

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/17 to 12/31/17

SQA-Vision, SQA-V and QwikCheck Gold Motility and Morphology Quality Control
Issue Date: May 14, 2018
Fixed Coverslip Slides Sperm/Bead Counting Principles
Issue Date: November 15th, 2017
QC of Morphology Pre-stained Slides
Issue Date: October 7th, 2017
How to Utilize the Backup and Restore Feature of the SQA-Vision
Issue Date: August 14th, 2017
Ransomware Prevention and Protection on MES Analyzers
Issue Date: June 1st, 2017
QwikCheck™ Liquefaction Kit Product Update
Issue Date: May 4th, 2017
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life
Issue date: May 4th 2017

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/16 to 12/31/16

Low Volume Testing Options on the SQA-V and SQA-VISION - Dilution Modes
Issue Date: May 26th, 2016
Testing CAP Samples on the SQA-V and SQA-VISION | 2016 Update
Issue Date: April 27th, 2016

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15

Temperature Controls for Storing QwikCheck™ Dilution Kits After Opening
Issue Date: August 19th, 2015
QwikCheck Semen Test Strips vs. Combur Urine Test Strips for WBC Assessment in Semen
Issue Date: August 13th, 2015
Testing Azoospermic and Low Count Fertility Samples
Issue Date: April 22nd, 2015
Testing Samples with High Levels of Debris
Issue Date: April 22nd, 2015
Sample Mixing, Viscosity Assessment and Liquefaction Recommendations
Issue Date: April 22nd, 2015
Testing Samples at Room Temprature
Issue Date: April 22nd, 2015
Semi-Automated Post Vasectomy Suggestions
Issue Date: March 15th, 2015
Printing the SQA Self Test Data Report for Calibration Confirmation
Issue Date: March 15th, 2015

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/14 to 12/31/14

SQA-V Gold and QwikCheck Gold Accessory Storage Conditions
Issue Date: August 18th, 2014
NEW SQA and QwikCheck Instrument Cleaning Instructions
Issue Date: May 25th, 2014
Stabilized Sperm Proficiency Challenge for LOW LEVEL Target Values
Issue Date: April 27th, 2014
Reason for WBC assessment when using the SQA-V
Issue Date: February 6th, 2014

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13

SQA-V Post Vasectomy Workflow Recommendation
Issue Date: December 11th, 2013
Understanding Semen Sample Liquefaction and the QwikCheck Liquefaction Kit
Issue Date: November 21st, 2013
Using Test Strips Before Sample Treatment
Issue Date: November 5th, 2013
Manufacturers Semi-Annual Calibration Confirmation | Updated
Issue Date: October 24th, 2013
Testing Samples at "Room Temperature" on the SQA-V (defined)
Issue Date: July 24th, 2013
Cleaning the SQA Concentration Channel While Monitoring REF. 2
Issue Date: June 20th, 2013
The Influence of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) on the SQA-V Gold Sperm Quality Analyzer
Issue Date: June 18th, 2013
QwikCheck™ Quality Control Beads WHO Manual Compatibility (3rd, 4th, 5th Editions)
Issue Date: January 31st, 2013

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/12 to 12/31/12

Treating Viscous Semen Samples According to WHO 5th Edition
Issue Date: November 26th, 2012
WHO 4th and 5th Edition (Kruger Strict) Morphology on the SQA-V
Issue Date: October 25th, 2012
QwikCheck™ Test Strips Quality Control
Issue Date: March 18th, 2012
SQA-V Gold Visualization System Sample Volume Calculator (slide/coverslip sizing table)
Issue Date: February 7th, 2012

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/11 to 12/31/11

Running NOVEMBER 2011 NEQAS Stabilized Sperm on the SQA-V (UK ONLY)
Issue Date: November 29, 2011
QwikCheck™ Quality Control Beads Open Box Shelf Life Update
Issue Date: August 17, 2011
Capillary Sensor Cover Installation
Issue date: May 22, 2011
Understanding Sensitivity and Specificity as They Relate to Semen Analysis
Issue date: May 17, 2011
QwikCheck™ Gold vs. SQA-V™ Gold Differences
Issue date: May 15, 2011
SQA-V™ Processor Re-Seating and Replacement
Issue date: March 18, 2010
SQAII Series vs. WHO 5th Edition
Issue date: March 2, 2011
WHO 5th Edition vs. WHO 4th Edition SQA-V Reporting Compliance
Issue date: February 13, 2011

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/10 to 12/31/10

QwikCheck™ Beads Negative Control Reporting a Positive Reading
Issue date: December 15th, 2010
SQAIIC-P Results Printing Bug
Issue date: December 7, 2010
Troubleshooting Blank Lower Operational Screen
Issue date: October 12, 2010
Replacement of the I-button Port Cable
Issue date: September 28, 2010
QwikCheck Beads Storage Conditions
Issue date: August 4, 2010
Motility Longevity Testing on the SQA-V GOLD
Issue date: March 18, 2010
I-Button Loading SQA-V version 2.48/V-Sperm version 3.48
Issue date: March 3, 2010
I-button Loading in SQA’s with I-button Clips
Issue date: February 23, 2010
I-button Clip - Installation instructions
Issue date: February 23, 2010
How to Replace the Capillary Sensor Cable
Issue date: February 3, 2010
Post Vasectomy Mode
Issue date: January 19, 2010
QwikCheck™Test Strips – change in testing time and product label
Issue date: January 12, 2010

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/09 to 12/31/09

QwikCheck™Test Strips – pH labeling on Lot # 20074_200709 and 19776_200709
Issue date: November 04, 2009
QwikCheck™Liquefaction Kit – Storage
Issue date: October 27, 2009
Cleaning the LED of the SQA-V
Issue date: September 9, 2009
Running controls on QwikCheck™ Test Strips using IRISpec CA and CB
Issue date: June 10, 2009
SQA-V – NEQAS Stabilized Sperm
Issue date: March 19, 2009

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/08 to 12/31/08

QwikCheck Beads: Level 2 Low Readings
Issue date: August 4, 2008
QwikCheck Beads: Clumping may result from mixing with the vortex
Issue date: June 23, 2008
SQA-V Testing Swim-up samples
Issue date: May 19, 2008
SQA-V Azoospermic Samples
Issue date: May 19, 2008
NEQAS procedure
Issue date: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
CAP Proficiency Testing Update
Issue date: January 14, 2008
Morphology parameter: SQA-V version 2.47.13/V-Sperm Version 3.47.10
Issue date: December 30, 2007

Technical Bulletins from 1/1/00 to 12/31/07

QwikCheck Beads Use
Issue date: December 27, 2007
Communication Failure SQA-V version 2.47, 2.48 and 2.49
Issue date: September 23, 2007
SQA-V Capillary Blue Valves (pistons)
Issue date: August 13th, 2007
Upgrading old systems – Impact of new parameters OD CORRECTION + OD VALUE and LB OD AMP
Issue date: April 30, 2007
QwikCheck™ Beads assayed control
Issue date: April 30, 2007

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May 10, 2022
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Booth 1742 - July 26 - 28, 2022
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Booth 903 - October 24 - 26, 2022
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) | Baltimore, MD. | Booth 1522
October 18th - 20th, 2021

Technical Support Updates

SMI (Sperm Motility Index) A Contributing Predictor of Male Fertility
May 7, 2022
Missing the Target on QC Testing
March 9, 2022
Validation with No Backup Method
January 26, 2022
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