Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics ID-MTS, Справочное руководство

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ORTHO
™
Workstation for ID-MTS
™
Gel Cards Reference Guide
Pub. No.: J55700ENna 7
2013-09-04
Section 2 - Warnings and Precautions
• Due to the risk of electromagnetic interference, the instrument should not be used adjacent to, or
stacked with, other equipment. The instrument should be observed to verify normal operation in
the configuration in which it will be used.
Biohazardous materials
• Use universal precautions when working with the ORTHO
™
Workstation. Use only materials and
substances for which the ORTHO
™
Workstation was designed. All materials and substances are
outlined in this reference guide or laboratory procedures. Follow the laboratory’s Standard
Operating Procedures when working with these materials and substances.
• Universal precautions and good laboratory working practices must be observed, and laboratory
procedures regarding personal protective equipment (lab coats, gloves, and eye protection) must
be followed.
• All areas of the instrument must be considered potentially biohazardous and handled with the
appropriate care as per the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedure.
MTS
™
Gel card handling
When preparing ID-MTS
™
Gel cards refer to the corresponding IFU.
Ensure regular cleaning and maintenance
• The ORTHO
™
Workstation is a precision instrument and requires regular cleaning and
maintenance to ensure accurate operation and positioning of its movable parts. Care must be
taken to ensure the maintenance schedule and procedures in this reference guide are followed.
• Failure to perform the appropriate cleaning, maintenance or quality control procedure at the
necessary time can result in damaged parts, operating inaccuracy and/or compromised sample
results.
• When cleaning the ORTHO
™
Workstation, do not use cleaning solutions past their expiration
date.
• Be sure to use 70% isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent. Do not use bleach.
General warning symbols used in this guide
Symbol Description
Important or Caution
General Warning
(Direct or indirect danger to personal safety or instrument)
Biohazard