CHAPTER 2 Safety Information
2-4 Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use
Revised July 2007
2.6 Handling of reagents
Warning!
• Do not directly touch reagents. Reagents can cause
irritation of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
• Should you inadvertently come in contact with
reagent, immediately rinse skin thoroughly with
water.
• If a reagent should get in your eyes, immediately
rinse thoroughly with water and see a physician
immediately.
• If reagent is accidentally swallowed, follow
recommendations on Material Safety Dade Sheets
(MSDS) and see a physician immediately.
• CELLPACK diluent is electrically conductive. If
diluent is spilled inadvertently near electrical cables
or appliances, there is a risk of electrical shock.
Switch the instrument off, unplug it and remove the
liquid.
• CELLCLEAN is a strong alkaline detergent. It should
not come in contact with skin or clothing. If it
happens nevertheless, rinse skin or clothing with
plenty of water to avoid injury or damage.
• CELLCLEAN contains sodium hypochlorite. If
CELLCLEAN comes in contact with the instrument’s
surfaces, there may be a possibility of corrosion.
Immediately wipe up CELLCLEAN with a damp
cloth.
• Make sure the reagents used with the instruments
are kept level or below the Main Unit of the
instrument. Do not put reagents on top of the
instrument.
Caution!
• Follow directions on reagent containers.
• Avoid letting reagents come in contact with dust, dirt
or bacteria especially when installing new cubes.
• Reagents must not be used after their expiration
date.
• Handle reagents gently to avoid bubbling. Never
shake reagents. Do not use reagents immediately
after moving them.
• Take care not to spill reagents. If a reagent is spilled,
wipe up with a damp cloth.
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