BD BACTEC™ FX40 Instrument User’s Manual
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1.4 Use of this Manual
This user's manual is designed as an integral part of instrument operation for technologists, supervisors,
and other personnel who operate and maintain the
BD BACTEC™ FX40
instrument on a regular basis.
Every attempt has been made to include all information that would be required during normal use and
maintenance of the system. Should a question arise which is not answered in this manual, please contact
the following parties:
•
Technical Information:
In the United States contact BD Technical Service and Support at
1.800.638.8663 or bd.com.
• International contacts are listed in Section 9. Contact your local BD representative or bd.com.
Other documentation required for proper system operation includes:
BD BACTEC™ Media Package Inserts – These documents contain important information on the use,
storage, inoculation, performance, and limitations of each type of BD BACTEC™ medium. They are
included with each carton of media, and are available upon request from BD Technical Service and
Support.
BD EpiCenter™ System Help – The online Help utility provided with the BD EpiCenter™ system
provides comprehensive instructions on the operation of BD EpiCenter™ and the
BD BACTEC™ FX40
module within BD EpiCenter™.
1.5 Conventions
1.5.1 User Interface
Screen buttons are shown in bold (e.g., select
Save
or select
OK
).
System prompts and messages are shown in a monospaced typeface (e.g.,
Report By does not
apply
).
Various displays are named in initial capital letters (e.g., Vial Entry display). Fields are shown as they appear
on the displays (e.g., Accession).
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