EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator
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1.1 Warnings, restrictions and limited warranty
Users must agree to read and understand this user manual and observe the safety instructions
before operating the EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator.
• The EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator may only be used by persons who have been
trained in its use by a person certified by Vitrolife.
• The EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator may only be used with sterile disposable
EmbryoSlide culture dishes produced and sold by Vitrolife.
• The EmbryoSlide culture dishes may not be reused.
• The EmbryoSlide culture dishes must be covered with sterile lids before insertion into the
EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator.
• The EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator may not be used in a wet environment. No fluids
other than culture medium and oil and the cleaning agents specified in this user manual
may be used in or near the incubator.
• Never cover the vent holes on the back of the incubator in part or in whole as this may
cause the incubator to overheat.
• Users should contact Vitrolife immediately to report any incident and/or injury to a patient,
operator or maintenance employee that occurred as a result of operating the
EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator. Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to
the incubator should be reported to the competent authority of the Member State in which
the user is established.
• Should an accident occur while using the EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator, stop using
the time-lapse incubator until it has been checked by a person certified by Vitrolife.