Introduction
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Disposal of the system
Battery pack
The meter contains a rechargeable battery pack that begins charging as soon as the power
adapter is connected or the meter is placed on an active Handheld Base Unit (i.e., one connected
to a power adapter).
WARNING
Infection by a potentially biohazardous instrument
The cobas h 232 meter or its components must be treated as potentially
biohazardous waste. Decontamination (i.e., a combination of processes
including cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization) is required before
reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Dispose of the system or its components according to the appropriate
local regulations. Always remove the battery pack before thermal
disinfection.
NOTICE
Use only the specially designed battery pack provided by Roche
Diagnostics. Using any other type of battery may damage the system.