Response Biomedical RAMP READER - Summary of Warnings and Precautions

Operator’s Manual, RAMP
®
Reader
1.5.2
Summary of Warnings and Precautions
Observe the following precautions when operating the RAMP
1.5.2.1 WARNING!
Reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage.
Unplug and power off the Reader before cleaning.
Do not immerse the Reader in water.
1.5.2.2 WARNING! R
educe the risk associated with potenti
Do not spill sample on the Reader
biohazard.
If a spill occurs, disinfect external surfaces only using a soft cloth containing a
solution of 0.5% bleach, 70% isopropyl alcohol or 70% ethanol.
Use appropriate precautions in the collection, handling and disposal of specimens,
including diluted specimens and
(Refer to analyte specific package insert for instructions).
Dispose of instrum
ent and accessories in accordance with federal, state, and local
requirements
for potential biohazards.
1.5.2.3
WARNING! Reduce the risk associated with inaccurate results.
Keep movement of the Reader to a minimum while an assay is in process, however sitting
t
he Reader in an idling or moving vehicle should not inh
1.5.2.4 CAUTION! R
educe the risk of
Do not spill sample
near
contact with electrical components inside the Reader may damage the Reader.
enters the Cartridge
port, power off the device immediately to prevent damage and no not
power on until any spill is dry.
Do not touch the gold contact pads
Store Lot Cards in the anti
Use only Response Biomedical
DO NOT connect the barcode wand to Reader
may result
in damage to the barcode wand
.
Reader
Summary of Warnings and Precautions
Observe the following precautions when operating the RAMP
®
System.
Reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage.
Unplug and power off the Reader before cleaning.
Do not immerse the Reader in water.
educe the risk associated with potenti
ally infectious patient samples.
Do not spill sample on the Reader
or the outside of a Cartridge
as they become a po
If a spill occurs, disinfect external surfaces only using a soft cloth containing a
solution of 0.5% bleach, 70% isopropyl alcohol or 70% ethanol.
Use appropriate precautions in the collection, handling and disposal of specimens,
including diluted specimens and
Test Kit contents
as these items are potential biohazards
(Refer to analyte specific package insert for instructions).
ent and accessories in accordance with federal, state, and local
for potential biohazards.
WARNING! Reduce the risk associated with inaccurate results.
Keep movement of the Reader to a minimum while an assay is in process, however sitting
he Reader in an idling or moving vehicle should not inh
ibit the development of a test.
educe the risk of
instrument or accessory damage.
near
the Reader Cartridge port
or on the outside of a
contact with electrical components inside the Reader may damage the Reader.
port, power off the device immediately to prevent damage and no not
power on until any spill is dry.
Do not touch the gold contact pads
on the Lot Cards.
Store Lot Cards in the anti
-static pouches provided.
Use only Response Biomedical
-
supplied or recommended accessories with the Reader.
DO NOT connect the barcode wand to Reader
while
the Reader is turned ON.
in damage to the barcode wand
.
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ally infectious patient samples.
as they become a po
tential
If a spill occurs, disinfect external surfaces only using a soft cloth containing a
Use appropriate precautions in the collection, handling and disposal of specimens,
as these items are potential biohazards
.
ent and accessories in accordance with federal, state, and local
Keep movement of the Reader to a minimum while an assay is in process, however sitting
ibit the development of a test.
or on the outside of a
Cartridge. Liquid
contact with electrical components inside the Reader may damage the Reader.
If a spill
port, power off the device immediately to prevent damage and no not
supplied or recommended accessories with the Reader.
the Reader is turned ON.
Doing so