PerkinElmer OPERA PHENIX PLUS, Manual

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The processing of samples on the Opera Phenix covers only probes at biosafety level
1 and 2 (BSL-1 or BSL-2, CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/labs/BMBL.html ).
BSL-1 includes “well-characterized agents not known to consistently cause disease in
healthy adult humans, and of minimal potential hazard to laboratory personnel and the
environment”. BSL-2 is “suitable for work involving agents of moderate potential
hazard to personnel and the environment”.
All procedures performed on the Opera Phenix should be done carefully to minimize
the creation of splashes. Biological substances higher than BSL-2 may not be used.
As though developed for easy cleaning and low internal contamination, a sufficient
sterilization and decontamination especially of internal mechanics and electronics
cannot be guaranteed!
It is fully within the responsibility of the operator to ensure that all appropriate
measures are taken to ensure that no substance processed by Opera Phenix exposes
any hazard to the system, personnel or the environment.
As supplied, Opera Phenix does not provide any particular protection against the
hazards evolving from aggressive chemicals, biological active substances or
radioactive substances.
2 Requirements
22 Opera Phenix Plus – Site Readiness