MAW
®
User Manual Rev. 3.0
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4 About the product
MAW, Multi-zone ART Workstation
®
is a laminar flow workstation with temperature con-
trol and humidified working environment.
This workstation is intended for work with gam-
etes and/or embryos at or near body temperature conditions during in vitro fertilization
(IVF)/assisted production technology (ART) treatments
.
The 12-zone heating system (8 table plates and 4 compartments) gives superior tempera-
ture conditions in comparison to conventional layouts.
To ensure maximum performance, the system has 12 separate temperature controllers, con-
trolling and regulating temperature
in each zone.
The workstation has been primarily developed and optimized for culturing with an overlay
of paraffin or mineral oil.
If an open culture is used,
the user can utilize the humidified gas system that is built into the
tabletop. The dish is placed under the gas hood where favorable pH conditions in a buffered
media without oil overlay can be maintained.
Open culture may lead to evaporation and a change in pH levels, if the required
conditions are not maintained.
The all-in-one PC that runs with the logger software is an integral part of MAW, Multi-zone
ART Workstation
®
.
The software functions as a constant surveillance system that gives the
user an early warning if any parameter drifts beyond safe limits. The monitor can be used
for displaying microscope camera images, as any warning will be brought to
user’s
attention
and a possibility to toggle between the modes will be available. The software includes data
logging, data storage and report functions for the compliance with ISO quality management.
The device is manufactured under a full EU certified ISO quality management system.
This product fulfils the requirements of EN60601-1 3
rd
edition standards as a Class I type B
equivalent device, suited for continuous operation. It also conforms to the requirements of
the EU Council directive 93/42/EEC, concerning medical devices, and is classified as a Class
I device under rule XII.
Personal Protective Equipment (89/686/EEC) and Machine Directive (2006/42/EC) are not
applicable for MAW, Multi-zone ART Workstation
®
.