Roche Diagnostics
Instructions for Use · Version 13.0 19
cobas b 123 POC system 1 Safety information
Safety precautions
Installation and deinstallation
Transport Risk of personal injury when lifting. The cobas b 123 POC system, without
consumables in the bottle compartment and AutoQC materials in the AutoQC
module, weighs approximately 20 kg.
o Perform the put out of operation procedure before moving the system.
u Put out of operation (p. 134)
o Do not attempt to relocate or transport the system without the assistance of
another individual.
o Do not attempt to lift the system with a Fluid Pack and AutoQC Pack in the
system. In addition, make sure that before lifting, there are no other objects
attached to the system.
o Lift the system only from its designated holding points.
u Holding points (p. 87)
Errors in installation Only trained Roche Service representatives may install the system.
o Leave installation that is not described to trained Roche Service representatives.
Disposal A biohazardous system may lead to infection.
o Treat the system as biohazardous waste. Decontamination (the combination of
processes including cleaning, disinfection, and/or sterilization) is required before
reuse, recycling, or disposal of the system.
o Dispose of the system according to the local regulations. For more information,
contact your Roche service representative.
Operating conditions
NOTICE
Unsuitable operating conditions
Operation outside of the specified ranges may lead to incorrect results or malfunction of
the system.
r Use the system indoors only, and avoid heat and humidity outside of the specified
range.
r Make sure that the system’s ventilation openings always remain unobstructed.
r Keep the analyzer away from all sources of liquids, such as sinks and wash basins.
r Keep the operating instructions undamaged and available for use. Operating
instructions have to be easily accessible for all users.
Electromagnetic interference Strong electromagnetic fields (originating from unshielded radio-frequency sources)
can interfere with proper operation and may lead to malfunction of the system and
incorrect results.
o Do not use this system near sources of strong electromagnetic fields because these
fields can interfere with its proper operation.
o Evaluate the electromagnetic environment before you operate the system.
o Take measures to mitigate the interference.
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