McKesson Consult - Important Safety Instructions and Radio Interference Notes

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CONSULT
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HEMOGLOBIN TESTING SYSTEM USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES ON RADIO INTERFERENCE
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Hemoglobin Analyzer
• Only use the analyzer for the purpose described in the intended use.
• Avoid strong mechanical shocks to the analyzer.
• Do not expose the analyzer to liquids.
• After storage or transport, allow the analyzer to acclimatize to operating temperature
of 10 to 42 °C (50 to 107 °F) to prevent condensation damage.
• Do not place the Consult
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Hemoglobin analyzer in direct sunlight or near a
heat source.
• Do not place the Consult
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Hemoglobin analyzer in, or next to, wet areas such as
sinks or wash basins.
• Do not insert anything other than the USB cable into the socket in the back of
the analyzer.
Power Supply
• Only use the power supply provided with the instrument.
• Do not place the power supply near heat sources or expose it to direct sunlight.
• Do not use the power supply if its cable has a visible kink in it or becomes damaged.
Blood
Always handle blood as potentially infectious. Use gloves and avoid direct skin or mucous
membrane contact with donated blood, blood specimens, blood from transfer pipettes, DIFF-
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blood dispensers, blood from filled cuvettes or blood on the cuvette holder / Consult
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Hemoglobin analyzer. Dispose of contaminated items in proper hazardous waste containers.
• Do not expose the power supply to liquids.