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Figure 1 The Rapidpoint ENOX coagulation monitor card technology. Within the device an oscillating magnet moves the paramagnetic iron oxide particles (PIOP) on the card once the dry reagent dissolves from the added whole blood. After Factor Xa activation, coagulation occurs and the reduced motion of the iron particles is detected by a change in reflected infrared light.