TissueLyser II User Manual 05/2016
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TissueLyser II system. We are confident it will become an integral part
of your laboratory.
Before using the TissueLyser II, it is essential you read this user manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the safety information. The instructions and safety information in the user
manual must be followed to ensure safe operation of the TissueLyser II and to maintain the
TissueLyser II in a safe condition.
About this user manual
This user manual provides information about the TissueLyser II in the following sections:
1.
Safety Information
2.
Introduction
3.
General Description
4.
Installation Procedures
5.
Operating Procedures
6.
Maintenance Procedures
7.
Troubleshooting Guide
Appendices
The appendices contain the following:
Technical data
Warranty terms
Intended use of the TissueLyser II
The TissueLyser II is intended for molecular biology applications. This product is neither intended for
the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease, nor has it been validated for such use either
alone or in combination with other products. Therefore, the performance characteristics of the
product for clinical use (i.e., diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic, or blood banking) are unknown.
The TissueLyser II is not designed for continuous operation, but for single 8-hour shifts with 30%
operating time. QIAGEN has successfully tested the TissueLyser II with the following adapter sets and
grinding beads:
