Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System Manual Chapter 2 | Safety, Warnings, and Radiation Hazards 11
Chemical & Biological Safety
Normal operation may involve the use of test samples that are pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive. It is
your responsibility to ensure that all necessary safety precautions are taken before such materials are
used.
Dispose of all waste materials according to appropriate environmental health and safety guidelines.
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System before
requesting service by PerkinElmer technical support. Ask your laboratory safety officer to advise you
about the level of containment required for your application and about the proper decontamination
or sterilization procedures to follow.
Handle all infectious samples according to good laboratory procedures and methods to prevent the
spread of disease.
WARNING! Do not attempt to remove or modify the access tube in the sample
chamber. Doing so may lead to hazardous X-ray exposure.
CAUTION: Bind the tubes and cables injected into the sample chamber firmly as the
damage to the tubes or cables may be caused by contact with the gantry arm.
CAUTION: The image may be degraded if the contrast medium adheres to the bore
cover or sample bed. Wipe off any adherent contrast medium before it hardens and
dries.
CAUTION: If gas anesthesia is to be used, the RAS-4 Anesthesia System and the
Mouse Imaging Shuttle are recommended. Ensure adequate ventilation before using
gas anesthesia equipment. See the Mouse Imaging Shuttle Instructions (part no.
127820_RevA) on the use of the transfer bed and Mouse Imaging Shuttle.
CAUTION: Use the attachment screws to attach the bore cover to the face plate.
Loose attachment screws or incomplete attachment of the bore cover may result in
damage to the bore cover during imaging.
CAUTION: To avoid system malfunction, do not shut down the computer during
control software startup or quit the control software during CT imaging or live scan
modes.
CAUTION: Do not use this Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System for medical
purposes such as diagnosis or treatment.
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