Chapter 1 – What the Illuminator Does
Section 1.6 – Warnings
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WARNING
Make sure the barcodes and chamber position of each
container are correctly entered into the illuminator.
Section 4.4 - Scan Barcodes
WARNING
Partial illumination has not been validated for pathogen
inactivation. Do not attempt to re-treat a partially treated
unit. Do not treat a blood product more than once. No claim
of pathogen inactivation can be supported for partially
illuminated units and they should be discarded.
Section 4.7 - Illumination Interruption
Section 4.8 - Unload the Processing Set(s)
Chapter 6: MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE,
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
WARNING
Lifting or carrying the illuminator should be done by a
minimum of two people or by using a mechanical lifting
device.
Section 6.2 - Selecting a Place for the Illuminator
Section 6.4 - Transportation and Storage
WARNING
Do not stack illuminators more than two-high.
Section 6.2 - Selecting a Place for the Illuminator
WARNING
Turn off the illuminator and disconnect the power source
before performing any maintenance on the illuminator.
Section 6.3 - Cleaning the Illuminator
WARNING
Blood products containing amotosalen should be treated like
all other blood products, that is, as biohazardous material.
Follow the guidelines for use of protective equipment,
cleaning and disposal, as laid out in your facility.
Section 6.3 - Cleaning the Illuminator
WARNING
If the blood product leaks into the tray, tilting the drawer
could cause the blood product to spill out. If the tray is above
the operator’s eye level, the operator should wear eye
protection when tilting the drawer.
Section 6.2 - Selecting a Place for the Illuminator
Section 6.3 - Cleaning the Illuminator