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1.3 Notes, cautions, and warnings
Throughout the instructions for use, important information is presented in boxes offset from the
regular text that are labeled as a NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING. These messages are
formatted as follows:
NOTE
Information worthy of special attention is presented as a NOTE.
CAUTION
Information on an activity which potentially could cause a product to malfunction
is presented as a CAUTION.
WARNING
INFORMATION ON AN ACTIVITY WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD CAUSE INJURY
TO THE USER IS PRESENTED AS A WARNING.
1.4 Symbols glossary
Some symbols listed below may not apply to this product.
US Customers only: For symbols glossary, refer to bd.com/symbols-glossary.
Symbol Meaning
CE marking; Signifies European technical conformity
In vitro diagnostic medical device
This only applies to US: “Caution: Federal Law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.”
Manufacturer
Authorized representative in the European Community
Authorised representative in Switzerland
Importer
Date of manufacture
Use-by date
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