Legal notices – Leica Biosystems PELORIS_PELORIS II User Manual
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Leica PELORIS™ User Manual Rev K © Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd 2011
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Legal Notices
Intended Use Statement
The Peloris™ dual retort rapid tissue processor prepares tissue samples for sectioning by transforming fixed samples into wax
embedded samples. This is achieved by exposing the tissue samples to a sequence of reagents in the processing retorts.
Trademarks
Leica and the Leica logo are registered trademarks of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and used under license.
PELORIS, PELORIS II, Waxsol, Parablocks, ActivFlo and RemoteCare are trademarks of Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd
ACN 008 582 401. Other trademarks are the property of their owners.
Copyright
Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd owns the copyright on this document and any associated software.
Leica Biosystems Melbourne is part of the Leica Microsystems group of companies. Under law, our written permission is
required before either the documentation or the software is copied, reproduced, translated, or converted to electronic or
other machine-readable form, in whole or in part.
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Manufacturer
Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd
495 Blackburn Rd
Mt. Waverley VIC 3149
Australia
Important Information for All Users
Warranty claims can be made only if the system has been used for the specified application and operated according to the
instructions in this document. Damage resulting from inappropriate handling and/or misuse of the product will invalidate the
warranty. Leica Microsystems cannot assume liability for any such damage.
Due to a policy of continuous improvement, Leica Microsystems reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Only trained staff are to remove any covers or parts from the processor, and only if instructed within this manual. Repairs
must only be carried out by qualified service personnel authorized by Leica Microsystems.
The term “Leica Microsystems” when used in text in this document refers to Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd.
The term “Peloris” when used in text in this document refers to Peloris and Peloris II.
Revision Record
Persons operating the Peloris tissue processor MUST:
Follow the instructions for use exactly as described in this user manual. Any deviation from the
instructions may result in sub-optimal tissue processing, potential loss of the patient sample and the
consequent inability to make a diagnosis.
Receive sufficient training to ensure that the instrument is used in accordance with this user manual.
Be aware of any potential hazards or hazardous procedures before operating the instrument as described
in this user manual.
Rev.
Issued
Detail
K02
July 2011
Updates to Important Information for All Users and Safety Notices
Section 5.1.5 Tissue Marking added.