Leica Aperio GT 450 DX, User Manual

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Aperio GT 450 DX User’s Guide, Revision B © Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. 2022 7
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B May 2022 Page 75 Corrected a typographical error.
A April 2022 All New version for Aperio GT 450 DX product. Based on existing
Aperio GT 450 DX Scanner User’s Guide, MAN-0458, Revision A
Cautions and Notes
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Serious Incidents Reporting - Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the Aperio GT 450 DX shall be
reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user and/or the patient
is established.
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Specifications and Performance - For device specifications and performance characteristics, refer to the document
Aperio GT 450 DX Specifications .
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Installation - Aperio GT 450 DX must be installed by a trained Leica Biosystems Technical Services representative.
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Repair - Repairs may be done only by a trained Leica Biosystems Technical Services representative. After repairs
are done, ask the Leica Biosystems technician to perform operation checks to determine the product is in good
operating condition.
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Accessories - For information on using Aperio GT 450 DX with third-party accessories such as a Laboratory
Information System (LIS) not provided by Leica Biosystems, contact your Leica Biosystems Technical Services
representative.
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Quality Control - For information on image quality checks, see, “Image Quality Control for Histotechnicians and
Pathologists” on page 45 .
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting - For information on maintenance, see “Chapter 5: Maintenance” on page
46 . For information on troubleshooting problems, see “Chapter 6: Troubleshooting” on page 60 .
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Cybersecurity - Be aware that workstations are susceptible to malware, viruses, data corruption, and privacy
breaches. Work with your IT administrators to protect workstations by following your institution’s password and
security policies.
To protect workstations from malware intrusion, use caution when inserting USB drives and other removable
devices. Consider disabling USB ports that are not in use. If you plug in a USB drive or other removable device, you
should scan the devices with an anti-malware utility. For Aperio recommendations on protecting your workstations
and servers, see the document
Aperio GT 450 DX IT Manager and Lab Administrator Guide.
If a suspected Aperio GT 450 DX cybersecurity vulnerability or incident is detected, contact Leica Biosystems
Technical Services for assistance.
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Training - This manual is not a substitute for the detailed operator training provided by Leica Biosystems or for other
advanced instruction.
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Safety - Safety protection may be impaired if this device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.