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10. Precautions
10.1 Intended Use
This device provides an
in-vitro
quantitative determination of equine Serum Amyloid A (SAA). This
device is intended for use with equine whole blood, serum or plasma using Stablelab SAA test
cartridges only. This device is an analytical, point of care device designed for veterinary use only.
10.2 Reader Care
• Do not operate close to fire or after the device has contacted water.
• Do not expose or immerse the device in liquid.
• The EQ-1 Reader is only for use with Stablelab SAA cartridges. Inserting incompatible products
may damage the device.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter the device.
• Do not use if the device is damaged.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the reader. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electrical shock. If the device needs repair, contact your local Zoetis
representative and/or distributor.
10.3 Operating/Storage Conditions
• This device is calibrated to operate between 15°C - 35°C. Using the device outside of this
temperature range may affect accuracy. Do not operate the device in direct sunlight.
• Performance of the EQ-1 Reader may be impaired if the device is stored below -10°C or above
50°C. Store the device in a cool, dry place. Do not store in locations exposed to extreme
temperatures or moisture.
10.4 Disclaimer
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval
system, without permission in writing from Zoetis, Inc. Zoetis, Inc. reserves the right to modify
its products and services at any time. Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change
without notice. Although prepared to ensure accuracy, Zoetis assumes no liability for errors, or
for any damages resulting from application or use of this information. No rights are granted for
diagnostic uses. No rights are granted for use of the product for commercial application of any
kind, including but not limited to manufacturing, quality control, or commercial services, such as
contract services or fee for services. It is the responsibility of the purchase/end user to acquire
any additional intellectual property rights that may be required.
10.5 Limitations of Use
Only Stablelab SAA test cartridges are to be used with the device. The device has a detection
range of 0–3000
μ
g/ml of equine SAA. Factors that might affect performance of the test include
the quality and volume of the sample, accuracy of the reagents, sample handling, time, and
temperature. Great care has been taken to ensure the quality and the reliability of this product.
However, it is possible that in certain cases unusual results may be obtained due to a high level of
interfering factors.