Section 2
Introduction to RI Witness™
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SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION TO RI WITNESS
Indications for Use for RI Witness Embryology Heated Plate
To maintain the temperature of human reproductive tissue such as oocytes and embryos through an
assisted reproduction (AR) cycle.
Contraindications
This device is not intended to be exposed to known sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI)
with medical devices such as diathermy, CT, MRI, RFID (except other RI Witness RFID components) and
electromagnetic security systems, eg metal detectors and electronic article surveillance systems.
Applicable indications for use are subject to the regulations of the country into which the device is sold.
Availability of RI Witness for clinical use is dependent on the regulatory approval status of RI Witness within
the country the device is intended to be sold into.
Applicable Part Numbers
* 6-70-807 can be supplied in several configurations depending on the required mounting type eg flush
fitted or sit on top.
Related Documents
6-70-121UM RI Witness Software Manual
Compatibility
RI Witness is used in conjunction with the following:
• Essential medical devices, eg dishes and tubes, maybe AR or non-AR specific.
• Non-essential medical devices, eg safety cabinets, incubators, micromanipulators, lasers.
• Non medical devices (general laboratory equipment), eg work benches, microscopes, PCs.
This device has RFID reader capability. If it is the intention that it be employed in a clinical lab, we recommend
its use alongside other medical devices and that the performance of these medical devices be monitored
for potential effects of EMI disturbances, and reported when appropriate.
Installation
Installations of the RI Witness Embryology Heated Plate should be carried out by a RI technician or other
RI authorised personnel. Incorrect installation could result in overall poor performance.
All relevant sections of this manual should be read and understood fully before any use of RI Witness takes
place. If the operator is unsure of any of the information contained in this manual, they should contact
Research Instruments or an appointed representative before attempting to use this equipment.
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Part Number
Description
6-70-807*
RI Witness Embryology Heated Plate
6-70-809
RI Witness Tube Reader