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QIAcuity Safety and Installation Guide 04/2021
The QIAcuity system is intended for use by professional users trained in molecular biological
techniques and the operation of the QIAcuity system.
The QIAcuity system is intended for molecular biology applications. This product is not
intended for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease.
Requirements for QIAcuity users
This table covers the general level of competence and training necessary for transportation,
installation, use, maintenance and servicing of the QIAcuity systems.
Table 1. Competence level and training required for QIAcuity users
Task
Personnel
Training and experience
Delivery
No special requirements
No special requirements
Installation
Laboratory technicians or equivalent Appropriately trained or
experienced personnel familiar with
use of computers and automation in
general
Routine use (running protocols)
Laboratory technicians or equivalent Appropriately trained or
experienced personnel with use of
computers and automation in
general
Assay design and validation
Scientist or equivalent
Appropriately trained or
experienced personnel familiar with
molecular biological techniques
Dust filter replacement
Laboratory technicians or equivalent Appropriately trained or
experienced personnel familiar with
use of computers and automation in
general
Preventive maintenance
QIAGEN service personnel or
service technicians of an authorized
agent
Trained and authorized by
QIAGEN
Servicing
QIAGEN service personnel or
service technicians of an authorized
agent
Trained and authorized by
QIAGEN
