Mission Plus Hb Hemoglobin Meter – Starter pack (incl. 50 test strips)
Mission Plus Hb is a professional hemoglobin and hematocrit system for those who want fast, precise and cost-effective blood measurements right where the patient is. 🩸 With only a small drop of blood (approx. 10 μl) you get laboratory-level results in less than 15 seconds. The starter pack contains everything you need for 50 measurements and is perfect for clinics, GPs, occupational health services, sports medicine, ambulance and other professional environments that want reliable Hb and Hct values ​​without relying on large laboratory equipment.

Health benefits
Mission Plus Hb does not measure health per se, but provides important decision-making support to healthcare personnel by making it easy to monitor blood values:
• 🩸 Hemoglobin values provide information on the blood's ability to transport oxygen and can be used as part of the assessment of general blood status
• 💧 Hematocrit (Hct) says something about the ratio between blood cells and plasma and can support assessment of blood volume, fluid status and circulation
• 🏃 Less well-known, but useful: Quick and easy access to Hb/Hct data can be a valuable tool in sports medicine and performance environments where you want to follow developments in the blood profile over time (for example during hard training, staying at altitude or recovery), without the device being used for diagnosis or treatment

Technical details and specifications
The Mission Plus Hb has been developed as a portable, simple and robust system that provides laboratory-level precision in a compact format:
• ⚙️ Measuring principle: Reflection photometry (wavelength 525 nm), detects methemoglobin for quantitative Hb determination and calculates Hct
• ⏱ Fast: Results in less than 15 seconds for both hemoglobin and hematocrit
• 🩸 Sample amount: Only 10 μl capillary or venous whole blood (one small drop of blood)
• 📊 Measuring range:
– Hemoglobin: 4.5–25.6 g/dL (45–256 g/L, 2.8–15.9 mmol/L)
– Hematocrit: 13–75%
• 📐 Units: g/dL, g/L or mmol/L - easy to adapt to local practice
• 🔁 Calibration: Automatic via codechip (less errors, easier routines)
• 💾 Memory: Stores up to 1,000 measurements with date, time and ID number - practical for follow-up, auditing and documentation
• 🔌 Connection: Mini USB port for data transfer to PC and further documentation or record keeping
• 🔋 Power: 4 x AAA batteries (included) or mains adapter (5 V DC, 50 mA). Battery capacity approx. 2700 tests or 360 operating hours
• 🌡 Area of use: Operating temperature 10–40 °C, relative humidity ≤ 90%
• 📦 Strips: Shelf life 6–18 months unopened and up to 3 months after opening (store dry and cool, 2–30 °C, ≤ 85% RH)
• 📏 Size and weight: Approx. 137 × 79 × 26 mm, weight approx. 145 g (without batteries) – easy to keep in a bag, suitcase or first aid kit
• ✅ Quality: CE0123, ISO quality system, manufactured by ACON in FDA registered factory

In short:
• 🚀 Fast workflow – from drop of blood to value in less than 15 seconds
• 💼 Mobile and light - perfect in the clinic, in the office, home visits or in the ambulance
• 💰 Cost-effective – provides laboratory-like precision without stationary equipment

Label information
Contents of the Mission Plus Hb Starterpack (incl. 50 strips):
• ✅ 1 Mission Plus Hb hemoglobin meter
• ✅ 50 Mission Plus Hb test strips with codechip
• ✅ 1 lancing device
• ✅ 110 lancets
• ✅ 60 capillary tubes for blood transfusion (10 μl)
• ✅ 4 AAA batteries
• ✅ 1 carrying bag/case
• ✅ 1 user manual

Area of use
• Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin (Hb) and calculation of hematocrit (Hct) in capillary or venous whole blood in humans.
• Developed for professional use in clinics, doctors' offices, laboratories, ambulances and other healthcare services.

Important usage and safety points
• 🧤 Always use disposable gloves and alcohol wipes for good hygiene and a reduced risk of contamination
• ⛔ Test strips are sensitive - avoid touching the reagent field
• ⏳ Do not use strips more than 3 months after opening the container
• 📚 Always read the user manual before first use and follow the test protocol carefully to ensure correct results

Storage
• Meter: 0–50 °C, ≤ 90% relative humidity
• Test strips: 2–30 °C, dry and tightly closed container, ≤ 85% relative humidity

Manufacturer and distributor
• Manufacturer: ACON Laboratories (USA), FDA registered production, GMP/QSR and ISO 13485
• Authorized European partner: Swiss Point of Care
• Importer and distributor in Norway: Uno Vita AS, Moss, Norway

Reservations (devices and hardware)
Use of diagnostic equipment and measuring equipment is at your own risk and should always be done in consultation with a doctor or other qualified healthcare personnel. The device has been developed for professional use and must be used in accordance with applicable guidelines, procedures and the user manual. Results must always be interpreted by qualified personnel in an overall clinical context and must not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or treatment selection. Keep out of the reach of children. Uno Vita AS does not claim that the device can prevent, treat or cure disease, regardless of what research in the area may suggest.

Disclaimer
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