Section E: Internal Quality Control - Hologic ThinPrep Operator's Manual

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NTRODUCTION
This product is in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment.
This product contains a device classified per EN 60825-1 as a Class I LED product.
SECTION
INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL
E
Power On Self Test (POST)
At the time the Integrated Imager is powered on, the system goes through a self-diagnostic test. All
electrical, mechanical and software/communication systems are tested to confirm each performs
properly. The operator is alerted to any malfunction via a message on the user interface. If the system
does not function or there are persistent errors, contact Hologic Technical Support(refer to Chapter 7,
Service Information).
Post Scan Functional Checks
At the completion of slide imaging and slide review, the instrument will do functional checks to
ensure integrity of the data gathered during imaging or review. The operator is alerted to any
malfunction via a message on the user interface. If the system does not function or there are
persistent errors, contact Hologic Technical Support(refer to Chapter 7, Service Information).
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