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Warnings / Precautions
6. Warnings / Precautions
The CombiScan
®
500 must be used in the manner described and specified in this manual
in order to provide the saftety and performance standards specified.
The instrument is calibrated for CombiScreen
®
11SYS test strips. With other CombiS-
creen test strips or with test trips of other manufacturers, wrong results will be obtained.
In order to establish a final diagnosis and prescribe an appropriate therapy, the results
obtained with CombiScan
®
500 should be verified with other medical and diagnostic re-
sults.
To check the performance of the system (instrument+test strips) and to ensure reliable
results, it is recommended to use control solutions regularly and to record the results. Es-
pecially in the following situations, the use of urine controls is highly recommended:
a) at the beginning of the daily routine measurements
b) if a new bottle of test strips is opened
c) if test results are in doubt
d) if operators are trained on the system
Urine samples should be handled as a potentially infectious liquid. The equipment which
comes into contact with urine, should be disinfected thoroughly after having finished
working.
Always apply safe laboratory practices when operating the CombiScan
®
500
The CombiScan
®
500 is an electrical device. Take care that no liquids like water, urine or
disinfectants enter the instrument, because this may damage the device or may lead to a
dangerous situation for the user.
Do not open the housing of the CombiScan
®
500 when connected to power supply. In
case of problems, call your distributor.
Protect the instrument from extreme temperatures or high atmospheric humidity, and keep
it out of bright light! For measuring, keep the specifications concerning temperature (15 –
30°C) and relative atmospheric humidity (<85%).
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