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March 2022 

EZ2 Connect MDx  
Safety Instructions and 
Quick-Start Guide 

 

The EZ2 Connect MDx is intended for in vitro diagnostic use. 

Summary of Contents for EZ2 Connect

Page 1: ...Sample to Insight__ March 2022 EZ2 Connect MDx Safety Instructions and Quick Start Guide The EZ2 Connect MDx is intended for in vitro diagnostic use ...

Page 2: ...sal 13 Mechanical hazards 13 Heat hazard 14 Radiation safety 15 Maintenance safety 15 Symbols on the EZ2 Connect MDx Instrument 18 Installation Procedures 20 Site requirements 20 Unpacking and setting up the EZ2 Connect MDx 20 To set up the EZ2 Connect MDx 21 Connecting the EZ2 Connect MDx via Wi Fi 24 Connecting the EZ2 Connect MDx via LAN cable 24 Connecting the EZ2 Connect MDx with LIMS system ...

Page 3: ...f the EZ2 Connect MDx system Important The EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual this Quick Start Guide and the available translations for both documents are electronically available in PDF format These documents can be downloaded from the Product Resources tab of the EZ2 Connect MDx webpage https www qiagen com de products ez2 connect mdx The product name catalog number and version number on the instructio...

Page 4: ...term CAUTION is used to inform you about situations that could result in damage to the instruments or other equipment Details about these circumstances are given in a box like this The advice given in this guide is intended to supplement not supersede the normal safety requirements prevailing in the user s country Note This Quick Start Guide is supplementary to not a replacement for the Instrument...

Page 5: ...nds underneath the bottom of the instrument WARNING CAUTION Risk of personal injury and material damage Do not attempt to move the EZ2 Connect MDx during operation CAUTION Damage to the instrument Avoid spilling water or chemicals onto the EZ2 Connect MDx Instrument damage caused by water or chemical spillage will void your warranty WARNING Risk of fire or explosion When using ethanol or ethanol b...

Page 6: ...ed on or inside the EZ2 Connect MDx the user is responsible for carrying out appropriate decontamination Note Do not place items on top of the EZ2 Connect MDx Note In case of emergency power OFF the EZ2 Connect MDx and unplug the power cord from the power outlet CAUTION Damage to the instrument Ensure that the EZ2 Connect MDx is switched off power OFF and the main plug is removed from power outlet...

Page 7: ...d inside or outside the instrument or disconnection of the protective conductor terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Lethal voltages inside the instrument When the instrument is connected to line power terminals may be live and opening covers or removing parts is likely to expose live parts WARNING Damage to electronics Before powering ON the i...

Page 8: ...not adjust or replace internal parts of the instrument Do not operate the instrument with any covers or parts removed If liquid has spilled inside the instrument and has not been wholly contained in the tray power OFF the instrument disconnect it from the power outlet and contact QIAGEN Technical Services for advice before attempting troubleshooting If the EZ2 Connect MDx becomes electrically unsa...

Page 9: ...mosphere The EZ2 Connect MDx is not designed for use in an explosive atmosphere WARNING Risk of overheating To ensure proper ventilation maintain a minimum clearance of 10 cm at the sides and rear of the EZ2 Connect MDx Slits and openings that ensure the ventilation of the instrument must not be covered WARNING Risk of explosion The EZ2 Connect MDx is intended for use with reagents and substances ...

Page 10: ...erately operated high frequency sources or mobile radio devices because these can interfere with the proper operation Biological safety Samples and reagents containing materials from humans should be treated as potentially infectious Use safe laboratory procedures as outlined in publications such as Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories HHS https www cdc gov labs pdf CDC Biosafe...

Page 11: ...ns to ensure that the surrounding workplace is safe and that the instrument operators are suitably trained and not exposed to hazardous levels of infectious agents as defined in the applicable Safety Data Sheets SDSs or the OSHA ACGIH or COSHH documents Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all national state and local health and safety regulations and laws OSHA Occup...

Page 12: ...rdous levels of toxic substances chemical or biological as defined in the applicable Safety Data Sheets SDSs or the OSHA ACGIH or COSHH documents Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all national state and local health and safety regulations and laws OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration United States of America ACGIH American Conference of Government In...

Page 13: ...the EZ2 instrument see Appendix A Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE of the EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual WARNING Hazardous chemicals and infectious agents The waste may contain toxic material and must be disposed of properly Refer to your local safety regulations for proper disposal procedures Mechanical hazards The hood of the EZ2 Connect MDx must remain closed during operation of the ...

Page 14: ...g correctly contact QIAGEN Technical Services WARNING Moving parts Avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the EZ2 Connect MDx Under no circumstances should you place your hands under the pipetting arm during movement Do not attempt to remove any plasticware from the worktable while the instrument is operating Heat hazard The EZ2 Connect MDx worktable contains a heating system WARNING ...

Page 15: ...ectly into UV light Do not expose your skin to UV light WARNING Risk of personal injury Hazard Level 2 laser light Do not stare into the light beam when using handheld barcode scanner Maintenance safety Perform the maintenance as described in the Maintenance Procedures section of the EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual QIAGEN charges for repairs that are required due to incorrect maintenance Operate the E...

Page 16: ...ect MDx with alcohol based disinfectant leave the instrument door open to allow flammable vapors to disperse Only clean the EZ2 Connect MDx with alcohol based disinfectant when worktable components have cooled down CAUTION Damage to the instrument Do not use bleach solvents or reagents containing acids alkalis or abrasives to clean the EZ2 Connect MDx CAUTION Damage to the instrument Do not use sp...

Page 17: ...le with paper towels make sure that no residual pieces of paper towel remain Pieces of paper towel remaining on the worktable could lead to a worktable collision WARNING CAUTION Risk of personal electric shock Do not open any panels on the EZ2 Connect MDx Only perform maintenance as described in the EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual ...

Page 18: ... must be handled with gloves On the back of the instrument UV radiation hazard Avoid looking directly into UV light Do not expose your skin to UV light On the handheld barcode scanner Hazard Level 2 laser light Do not stare into the light beam when using handheld barcode scanner Robotic arm inside instrument Crush hazard The nozzle unit may crush your fingers or hand Type plate at the back of the ...

Page 19: ...ipment WEEE mark for Europe Type plate at the back of the instrument Legal manufacturer Type plate on the back of the instrument Unique Device Identifier UDI as a 2D bar code in Data Matrix format Type plate on the back of the instrument Global Trade Item Number Type plate on the back of the instrument Serial number Type plate at the back of the instrument In vitro diagnostic medical device Type p...

Page 20: ... oversee the installation Site requirements The EZ2 Connect MDx must be located out of direct sunlight away from heat sources and away from sources of vibration and electrical interference Refer to the EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual for the operating conditions temperature and humidity and detailed site power and grounding requirements Unpacking and setting up the EZ2 Connect MDx This section describ...

Page 21: ...a and lift up the outer carton box 5 Remove the two pieces of protector from the unit 6 Move the unit to the workbench or trolley from the packaging When lifting the EZ2 Connect MDx slide your fingers under the side of the instrument and keep your back straight Important Two persons are required to lift the EZ2 Connect MDx Important Do not hold the touchscreen display while unpacking or lifting th...

Page 22: ...e during transportation of the EZ2 Connect MDx 17 Before turning on the instrument and if you intend to use the Wi Fi function on the EZ2 plug the Wi Fi adapter supplied with the Connectivity package in certain regions into one of the USB ports located on the front of the instrument or on the rear of the touchscreen 18 Connect the barcode scanner to one of the USB ports located on the front of the...

Page 23: ...etting tabs 24 Before first use in the final installation site the camera exposure calibration must be performed through the Maintenance menu Camera LED tab 25 To ensure that your EZ2 Connect MDx has the latest Software and Protocol versions installed please visit the EZ2 Connect MDx webpage at https www qiagen com de products ez2 connect mdx For detailed instructions on how to update software and...

Page 24: ...orks Enter the Wi Fi password and connect Connecting the EZ2 Connect MDx via LAN cable From the Configuration menu under the LAN tab enter the local network settings to set up the LAN network Note You might need the help of an IT professional to enter detailed network settings Connecting the EZ2 Connect MDx with LIMS system The EZ2 Connect MDx can be connected with a LIMS system The connection can...

Page 25: ...uick Start Guide For further support with technical difficulties please contact QIAGEN Technical Services at www qiagen com For up to date licensing information and product specific disclaimers see the respective QIAGEN user manual QIAGEN kit handbooks and user manuals are available at www qiagen com or can be requested from QIAGEN Technical Services or your local distributor ...

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Page 27: ... 2022 27 Trademarks QIAGEN Sample to Insight EZ2 QIAGEN Group Registered names trademarks etc used in this document even when not specifically marked as such are not to be considered unprotected by law HB 2924 001 03 2022 1125024 2022 QIAGEN all rights reserved ...

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