HistoDream EW
MM164-001-Operator Manual
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1.5. Warning information
PERSONAL DATA SAFETY
The Device described herein is not intended for managing personal data of natural persons. Personal data of
natural persons shall not be inserted into the Device during the use of the Device. The organization that uses
the Device shall implement appropriate measures to ensure that no personal data of natural persons are
inserted into the Device. All the data referred to a person and inserted into the device shall use, at least, the
“pseudonymization”, in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data
subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately
and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to
an identified or identifiable natural person.
DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT'S BODY. Failure to comply with the instructions in the
documentation might lead to a reduction in the device's safety. Should the
equipment not work correctly you are kindly requested to contact the supplier or
manufacturer.
Do not remove the instrument, optional parts, panels or cover. Only authorised and
qualified personnel may repair and access the instrument's internal components.
It is important that normal standards for safety and good laboratory practices are
applied. Always use common sense and the best-known laboratory practice when
operating the instrument.
The Competent Authority who owns the instrument has the primary responsibility for
incidents due to operations on the instrument performed without attending
personnel in charge of use or repairs.
Only use the reagents listed in chapter 1.7 Compatible reagents to avoid damaging
the instrument. Failure to comply with the instructions might lead to decreased
instrument safety.
The instrument must not be used in the presence of flammable gases. Moreover, the
instrument must not be exposed to conditions where hazardous gas concentrations
may occur.
All instrument containers are only suitable for wax and not for other flammable
materials.
The frozen parts of the cold module may cause hand injuries. The equipment must
only be used by properly trained laboratory personnel. We recommend using
protective gloves.
The surfaces marked with this symbol or referred to in this instruction manual as hot
can be very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
The specimens used during the intended operation of the instrument might be
potentially infectious. For this reason, it is recommended to comply with general
laboratory rules for biological hazard protection.
When working with infectious specimens, comply with all applicable safety
procedures. When working with infected material, adequate safety and disinfection
measures must be taken. Safety clothing must be worn according to the rules and
regulations for handling infected material in each laboratory (e.g. particle mask,
gloves, protective shoe covers). Infected waste must be disposed of according to
relevant regulations.