4.6 PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARDS
The QBC Capillary Centrifuge is intended for
in vitro
diagnostic tests. In order to obtain properly centrifuged
specimens and to avoid damage or hazards, the basic operating precautions below should be observed.
• For smooth operation and long service life, always place blood tubes on the rotor in a balanced array.
• Always install the rotor cover before closing the top lid.
• Never attempt to override the lid safety interlock.
• Never attempt to pick up or move the centrifuge while the rotor is spinning.
• ”Universal Precautions”
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should be followed in handling all items contaminated with blood or other body fluids.
• Exercise care when using QBC tubes. The tubes are made of glass and may break, possibly causing injury
and exposure.
• If a tube breaks, carefully remove broken glass with a hemostat or other device, using puncture-resistant
utility gloves, and dispose of properly.
• Disinfect rotor after a tube break. See Section 9.2.2.
• For continued safety, periodically inspect the rotor for signs of wear or defects as described in Section 9.2
of this manual.
• Blood products and other biological materials should always be disposed of in accordance with laws,
regulations, and institutional guidelines applicable to your facility.
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Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health Care Settings. MMWR 1987; 36 (Supplement #25).
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