EZ2 Connect MDx Safety Instructions and Quick Start Guide 03/2022
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WARNING
Samples containing infectious agents
Samples used with the EZ2 Connect MDx may contain infectious
agents. Handle such samples with the greatest of care and in
accordance with the required safety regulations.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible persons (e.g., a laboratory manager) must take
the necessary precautions to ensure that the surrounding
workplace is safe and that the instrument operators are suitably
trained and not exposed to hazardous levels of infectious
agents as defined in the applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
or the OSHA*, ACGIH
†
, or COSHH
‡
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance
with all national, state, and local health and safety regulations
and laws.
* OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
†
ACGIH: American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
‡
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).
