Introduction
9
Safety Information
Disposal of the System
Operator qualification
Only trained healthcare professionals may operate the cobas h 232
meter. Operators must also have received comprehensive instruction in
the operation, quality control, and care of the cobas h 232 meter.
WARNING
Protection against infection
There is a potential risk of infection. Healthcare professionals using the
cobas h 232 meter to perform tests on more than one patient must be
aware that any object coming into contact with human blood is a poten-
tial source of infection.
■ Use gloves.
■ Use a new lancet and a separate lancing device for each patient.
Dispose of used lancets in a sturdy sharps container with lid.
■ Dispose of used test strips according to your institution’s infec-
tion control policy.
■ Follow all health and safety regulations in force locally.
WARNING
Infection by a potentially biohazardous instrument
The cobas h 232 meter or its components must be treated as potentially
biohazardous waste. Decontamination (i.e., a combination of processes
including cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization) is required before
reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Dispose of the system or its components according to the appropriate
local regulations.
WARNING
Exploding batteries
Do not throw rechargeable batteries into an open fire. They may explode.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
