Roche 9180 - Operator Qualification; Safe and Proper Use of the System; Safety Precautions

Roche Diagnostics
Instructions for Use · Version 10.0 19
9180 Electrolyte Analyzer 1 Safety information
Safety precautions
Safety precautions
To avoid serious or fatal injury, read and comply with the following safety
precautions.
Operator qualification
CAUTION
Insufficient knowledge and skills
As an operator, ensure that you know the relevant safety precaution guidelines and
standards and the information and procedures contained in these instructions.
r Do not carry out operation and maintenance unless Roche Diagnostics has trained you
to do so.
r Leave maintenance, installation, or service that is not described to trained Roche
Service representatives.
r Carefully follow the procedures specified in the instructions for operation and
maintenance.
r Follow standard laboratory practices, especially when you work with biohazardous
material.
Safe and proper use of the system
WARNING
Personal injury and infection due to sharps, rough edges, and/or moving parts
r Good Laboratory Practice can reduce the risk of injury. Be aware of your laboratory
environment, well-prepared, and follow the instructions for use. Some areas of the
instrument may have sharps, rough edges, and/or moving parts. Wear personal
protective equipment to minimize the risk of injury from bodily contact with such parts,
especially in less accessible areas, or while cleaning the instrument. Your personal
protective equipment should be appropriate to the degree and type of potential hazard,
e.g. suitable lab gloves, eye protection, lab coat, and footwear.
WARNING
Missing personal protective equipment
Working without personal protective equipment means danger to life or health.
r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as, but not limited to, the
following items:
o Eye protection
o Lab coat
o Lab gloves
System not used for an extended
period
o Place the analyzer into Standby mode if you do not use the analyzer for an
extended period.
o Remove and refrigerate any remaining reagents.
o For further information, call your Roche Service representative.
Non-approved parts Use of non-approved parts or devices may result in malfunction of the system and
may render the warranty null and void.
o Use only parts and devices approved by Roche Diagnostics.