Hologic Panther System - Electrical and Mechanical Hazards

Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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Compliance and Safety
l Treat all specimens as potentially infectious material.
l Clean spilled waste immediately by wiping the surface with a 2.5%–3.5%
sodium hypochlorite solution. Let the sodium hypochlorite solution sit for one
minute and then wipe with DI water.
l Apply Universal Precautions when handling and disposing of both liquid and
solid waste. The Liquid Waste Bottle, a potential source of contamination,
may contain infectious biohazardous waste and sodium hypochlorite
solution. Handle and dispose of all solid and liquid waste according to
laboratory policies.
l System cleaning procedures do not guarantee that waste is not infectious.
l Do not apply excessive force to the waste bag while handling. If the waste
bag is punctured, remove any protruding tips while following Universal
Precautions, and place the entire bag and contents into a new bag.
l If a tip is present following a power loss, biohazardous material may remain
in the tip. Following Universal Precautions, use a paper towel treated with
sodium hypochlorite to carefully remove the tip. Appropriately dispose of the
tip according to laboratory policies.
l Leaks, splashes, and drips from the sample pipettor may contain
biohazardous materials.
l Thoroughly clean and disinfect all work surfaces (see Preparing a Clean
Workspace on page 199). Follow laboratory guidelines to clean up any
sodium hypochlorite solution spills that occur during system maintenance.
l If a biohazardous spill occurs outside the Panther System, follow the
procedure for disinfection (see Preparing a Clean Workspace on page 199).
Electrical and Mechanical Hazards
Warning—The following warnings apply to electrical and
mechanical hazards related to the use of the PantherSystem.
Additional warnings are listed throughout the manual.
l Never touch any switches or outlets with wet hands.
l Perform only maintenance or service procedures that are prescribed in this
manual. All other service and maintenance should be performed by Hologic
authorized personnel only.
l Do not operate the Panther System if liquid could have leaked, spilled, or
overflowed onto electrical components.
l The mains inlet connector located on the rear left of the instrument is used as
disconnecting device. Do not block or impede access to the mains inlet
connector with reagents, samples, consumables, or equipment. Ensure that
the mains inlet connector remains easily accessible during system
operation.
l Completely power down the Panther System before disconnecting the AC
power cord. Only Hologic authorized personnel should perform electrical
servicing.