The Gem Premier 5000 uses real-time monitoring and self-contained cartridges to provide results for blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites from a single sample.


RT’s Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Continuous Quality Monitoring: The iQM2 system with IntraSpect technology provides real-time automated quality assurance before, during, and after every whole blood sample analysis.
  2. Simplified Maintenance: Self-contained Gem Pak cartridges are maintenance-free, require no refrigeration, and typically only need to be replaced once every 31 days.
  3. Enhanced Connectivity and Security: The platform includes GemWeb Plus 500 for remote management and features cybersecurity protocols to protect against malware and unauthorized access.


Werfen offers the Gem Premier 5000 with iQM2 blood gas testing system, a platform designed for both point-of-care and centralized laboratory testing that provides results for arterial blood gas, electrolytes, metabolites, and CO-oximetry from a single sample, according to the company.

The system features next-generation Intelligent Quality Management (iQM2) with IntraSpect technology, which detects potential errors before, during, and after sample analysis. This real-time monitoring allows for immediate correction and documentation, reducing error detection time from hours to minutes compared to traditional quality control (QC) methods, according to a product brochure from Werfen.

To simplify the testing process, the Gem Premier 5000 utilizes all-in-one, multi-use Gem Pak cartridges. These self-contained units incorporate all components required for testing and have a 31-day onboard use life, with the exception of the 600-test PAK which lasts 21 days. The cartridges do not require refrigeration, providing flexibility for various healthcare environments, said the company.

Management and compliance are handled through GemWeb Plus 500 Custom Connectivity. This interface allows for the supervision of operators and analyzers from the lab, at the point of care, or remotely via a tablet or PC. The system also includes integrated Wi-Fi and cybersecurity features to monitor for malware and prevent unauthorized access, according to Werfen.

The analyzer measures a variety of analytes, including pH, pCO2, pO2, Na+, K+, Ca++, Cl–, Glu, Lac, Hct, tHb, O2Hb, COHb, MetHb, HHb, tBili, sO2.

The Gem Premier 5000 is designed to ensure quality results and compliance regardless of the testing location or the experience level of the point-of-care operator, according to the company. Additional features include remote support capabilities that allow for screen sharing with technical support during telephone calls to further streamline troubleshooting and maintenance.


Sources

  1. https://respiratory-therapy.com/products-treatment/diagnostics-testing/diagnostics/products-2024-blood-gas-analyzers/
  2. https://www.werfen.com/na/en/point-care-testing-devices/gem-premier-7000-iqm3-whole-blood-hemolysis-detection