Abbott CELL-DYN 3200, System Operator'S Manual

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CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator’s Manual
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9140181K—July 2002
Section 8 Hazards
Hazard Information and Precautions
General
Automated hematology instruments require the handling of whole blood and blood
components by laboratory personnel. In addition, personnel must conduct
maintenance to ensure proper performance of the instrument. These activities
result in potential contact with infectious substances and other hazards. The
following are warnings, precautions, and standard practices to help prevent injury.
CAUTION: If the instrument is used or modified in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the instrument may be
impaired.
Biohazards
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Consider all clinical specimens,
reagents, controls, surfaces or components that contain or have contacted
blood, serum, or other bodily fluid as potentially infectious. Wear gloves,
lab coats, and safety glasses, and follow other biosafety practices as speci-
fied in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule (29CFR Part 1910.1030) or
other equivalent biosafety procedures.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. The aspiration needle and probe are
sharp and potentially contaminated with infectious material. Avoid contact
with the tips of the probe and needle.
Spills of potentially infectious materials should be cleaned up in accordance with
established biosafety practices. A generally accepted procedure for cleaning such
spills is to absorb the spill with toweling or other absorbent material, wipe the area
with an appropriate tuberculocidal disinfectant such as 0.5% sodium hypochlorite
solution (refer to formula in
Section 9: Service and Maintenance , Subsection:
Decontamination Procedures ).
Prior to maintenance, service, or shipping, the instrument should be
decontaminated in accordance with the procedures specified in
Section 9: Service
and Maintenance , Subsection: Decontamination Procedures and/or Preparation
for Shipping or Extended Period of Non-Use as appropriate. Remove and dispose
of contaminated disposables in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
Handling and Disposing of Biohazardous Materials
Dispose of liquid and solid waste in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations. Probes, needles, broken glass, and other sharps that are contaminated
with potentially infectious substances should be collected in a “sharps” container
for disposal as regulated medical waste. Contaminated gloves, wipes, swabs, and
other disposables should be placed in a standard medical waste container.