CELL-DYN 3000 System Operator’s Manual 8-3
9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 8 Precautions, Limitations and Hazards
Mechanical Safety Precautions
• Avoid contact with needle tips at all times.
• Wear rubber gloves and use extreme caution when performing
maintenance procedures on the following components, as they can
pinch or puncture:
• Shear valve assembly
• Closed sampler needle
• Sample Loader needles
• Sample Loader
• Wash block
Chemical Safety Precautions
Exposure to potential hazards of chemicals used in the operation and
maintenance of the CELL-DYN 3000 should be prevented by the use of
information on material safety data sheets (MSDS) and proper personal
protective equipment, work procedures, and equipment as specified on
the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200).
Infection Control
• Consider all blood specimens potentially infectious. Wear
disposable gloves while handling test samples. Do not smoke, eat
or drink in areas where test samples are handled. Do not pipette by
mouth.
• Consider all clinical specimens and controls, calibrators, etc. that
contain human blood or serum as potentially infectious. Use
established, good laboratory working practices when handling
these samples. Wear gloves, lab coats and suitable eye protection
and follow other biosafety practices as specified in the OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogen Rule or other equivalent biosafety
procedures.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Follow established
biosafety practices when performing maintenance, service or
troubleshooting procedures. Wear gloves, lab coat, and suitable
eye protection. Refer to Chapter 8, Precautions, Limitations and
Hazards, for additional information.
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