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Safety Precations
The intelliPATH is designed for use with formalin-fixed tissue samples or non-infectious cell smears. Fresh (unfixed)
tissue or cell smears may contain infectious organisms. Use only tissue sections or cell smears that have been fixed in a
biocidal/virocidal/fungicidal fixative. Infectious sample use is limited to tissues/specimens that are specified on Biocare’s
product datasheets. Handle control slides and test formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) slides as if capable of
transmitting infectious agents, and dispose with proper precautions. It is recommended that the specimens are handled
using established good laboratory working practices.
Reagents and Chemicals
Some of the reagents and chemicals recommended by Biocare for use on the intelliPATH are hazardous. They
must always be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and good laboratory practices. Always wear
gloves, eye protection and a protective lab coat when handling any chemical solution used on the automated
slide stainer, and when cleaning the equipment or emptying waste carboys. Obtain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
from the manufacturer for each chemical constituent. Do not use any flammable chemicals on the intelliPATH
automated slide stainer. Danger from hazardous fumes, fire or explosion may result with the possibility of injury
to the operator or damage to the instrument. Maintenance and cleaning procedures may recommend the use
of flammable chemicals. These procedures specify solutions with concentrations below the flash point of the
chemicals and are to be used only when the instrument has been disconnected from the power source.
Instrument
Use only the authorized software program that is supplied with the instrument, or authorized updates.
Do not install any other software applications onto the intelliPATH dedicated computer system. This may cause
unexpected operation of the stainer or corrupt the operating software and will void the instrument warranty.
Do not switch off power to the computer until the intelliPATH program is properly closed.
Do not turn off power to the automated slide stainer until all motion has stopped and the robotic arm is in the
home position.
The front door of the instrument must be closed before operation will begin.
Keep carboy assemblies below the level of the stainer.
Proper cleaning is important for the reliable operation of the instrument. Follow the recommended cleaning
procedures in the System Cleaning chapter (page 49).
The robotic arm must be stopped before the instrument door can be opened. The system door status can be
observed from the intelliPATH software screen.
Programming Cautions
Errors in programming staining protocols could cause false positive or false negative results. If such errors occur,
check the programming first. The intelliPATH provides the option to enter patient information for each slide.
Make sure to enter the correct information for patient, physician, etc., for each slide to prevent misidentified and
incorrectly reported results.
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