Hologic ThinPrep, Operator'S Manual

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I
NTRODUCTION
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Imager Duo Operator’s Manual 1.17
IMAGER DUO HAZARDS
The ThinPrep Imaging System is intended to be operated in the manner speci-
fied in this manual. Be sure to review and understand the information listed
below in order to avoid harm to operators and/or damage to the instrument.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, then
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Warnings, Cautions And Notes
The terms WARNING, CAUTION and Note have specific meanings in this
manual.
• A
WARNING
advises against certain actions or situations that could
result in personal injury or death.
• A
CAUTION
advises against actions or situations that could damage
equipment, produce inaccurate data or invalidate a procedure, although
personal injury is unlikely.
• A
Note
provides useful information within the context of the instructions
being provided.
Symbols Used on the Instrument
The following symbols are used on this instrument:
SECTION
F
Symbol Title Description Standard information
Caution
Indicates the need for the
user to consult the instruc-
tions for use for important
cautionary information such
as warnings and precautions
that cannot, for a variety of
reasons, be presented on the
medical device itself.
ISO 15223-1 Medical
devices—Symbols to be used
with medical device labeling
and information to be sup-
plied, Section 5.4.4
Caution, risk of elec-
tric shock To identify equipment that has
risk of electric shock
IEC 60417 Graphical symbols
for use on equipment, symbol
5042