ITC Avoximeter 4000 Whole Blood CO-Oximeter - Manual (Page 11)

ITC AVOXimeter 4000 Operator’s Manual
Operating Precautions and Warnings
ostic use.
● Do not allow blood, water, or other liquids to enter the instrument.
● The ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument is designed for use only with ITC AVOXimeter
or dot on the desiccant pack indicates the presence of mositure.
use the
ation verification, use only the controls recommended
a
NOT perform testing while carrying or holding the
instrument.
● In order to charge the ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument, the AC power cord should
be plug
to an ele ice outlet and the AC/DC power module while the
DC p d from th ower module is plugged into the DC port in the
back of the instrument.
● DO NOT expose the ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument to extreme temperature
(above 35°C, 95°F). Such exposure coul
ance of any type of
electronic instrumentation.
● DO NOT drop the ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument, and do not use the results if
the instrument is dropped during a test.
● Only properly qualified personnel should attempt rm work on the
ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument as identified in this manual.
● DO NOT remove the AC/DC power module from the ITC AVOXimeter 4000
instrument by
● The use of accessory equipment (e.g., printers, etc.) not identified in this manual
that does not comply with either the equivalent
ipment or UL/IEC 60601-1 or IEC 60601-1-2, may
lead to a reduced level of safety with the resulting system.
● For in vitro Diagn
4000 cuvettes.
● Do not re-use test cuvettes.
● Always keep cuvettes in sealed bag with desiccant, and replace desiccant if the
indicat
● When filling cuvette, do not use excessive pressure on the syringe or ca
vent patch to bulge outward by overfilling the cuvette.
● For proper calibration and calibr
in this manual. Controls from other sources may yield erroneous results.
● The ITC AVOXimeter 4000 instrument is designed to be used for testing in
stationary position. DO
ged in
ower cor
ctrical serv
e AC/DC p
d affect the perform
to open and perfo
pulling on the cord.
either in the patient vicinity, or
safety requirements of this equ
Any items ex
biohazardous
local regulatio posed to human blood, plasma or serum must be handled cautiously as a
material in accordance with laboratory safety practices and federal and
ns. Federal, state and local laws and regulations require that hazardous
r
t
waste be disposed of in a specific manner. Waste material from the ITC AVOXimete
4000
which may be classified as biohazardous include used cuvettes. It is importan
that steps be taken to dispose of these materials in accordance with the prevailing
regulations in your location.
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