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1.3.3 Process Liquids or Substances
Danger! Biohazard!
This device is designed for analyzing biological substances at
biosafety level 1 and 2 (BSL-1 or BSL-2).
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Do not use more hazardous substances due to limited
possibilities of decontamination.
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Observe the safety instructions for the substances used.
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Observe the instructions for decontamination and cleaning.
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Always make sure to comply with national and international
laboratory safety instructions.
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Always wear your personnel safety equipment.
The processing of samples on the Operetta covers only probes at biosafety level 1 and
2 (BSL-1 or BSL-2, CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4s3.htm ).
BSL-1 includes “well-characterized agents not known to consistently cause disease in
healthy adult humans, and of minimal potential hazard to laboratory personnel and the
environment”. BSL-2 is “suitable for work involving agents of moderate potential
hazard to personnel and the environment”.
All procedures performed on the Operetta should be done carefully to minimize the
creation of splashes. Biological substances higher than BSL-2 may not be used. As
though developed for easy cleaning and low internal contamination, a sufficient
sterilization and decontamination especially of internal mechanics and electronics
cannot be guaranteed!
It is fully within the responsibility of the operator to ensure that all appropriate
measures are taken to ensure that no substance processed by Operetta exposes any
hazard to the system, personnel or the environment. It is also within the responsibility
of the user to attach a biohazard label as soon as potential infective substances are
used.
As supplied, Operetta does not provide any particular protection against the hazards
evolving from aggressive chemicals, biological active substances or radioactive
substances.
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