Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE MultiMixer User Manual page 5

maintenance on the instrument when it is under electrical tension. Until the instrument is
packaged, as supplied, the operator is protected against electric shock. Pay attention to the
power supply. The VACUETTE® MultiMixer is powered by low voltage, and it doesn't present
the same dangers of the equipment's powered by an electrical line. Even though it has a
voltage elevator circuit inside, and it could provoke strong electrical shocks, it is not dangerous
for the service assistance personnel. We suggest disconnecting the power supply every time a
technical operator make instrument maintenance.
2.3 Mechanical equipment
For the mechanical part of the mixing device we suggest do not open the machine before
having disconnected it from the power supply. If the power is on, it is not dangerous for the
operator, but instrument would damage if brought into contact with the parts in movement
2.4 Biohazardous material
As with all in vitro diagnostic equipment, patient samples and quality control (QC) products
that are assayed on this system, should be treated as potentially bio-hazardous. All
materials should be handled according to your facility's biohazard procedure. Always wear
the personal protective equipment recommended by your facility when using the mixing
device.
2.4.1 Human samples
Always wear gloves and eye protective glasses when handling human samples. Treat all
samples as potentially bio-hazardous and infectious. If any sample is spilt on the
instrument, utilize the correct personal protective equipment (PPE-gloves, lab coat, etc.),
wipe it up immediately and clean the contaminated surface with a disinfectant (e.g. Sodium
hypochlorite 0.5%) solution.
2.4.2 Waste solution and solid waste
Avoid direct contact with waste solution and/or solid waste. Both should be handled as
potentially bio-hazardous. Dispose of waste solution and/or solid waste according to local
governmental regulations.
2.5 Notes on safety measure
Please pay attention to the sample collection. The vacuum test tubes used for this
instrument, have been studied to draw the right level of blood. To fill the test tube with a
higher volume of blood, could cause a serious infection risk for tube leakage. Furthermore
the leakage could damage the inner optical part of the instrument and annul the guarantee.
2.6 Disposal and Recycling
Herewith we declare that this instrument is subject to the European Directive 2011/65/EU
(RAEE Directive) and 2011/65/EU). Therefore the instrument must be disposed
separately, not as urban waste and delivered to the specific collection centre in
accordance with the Directive 2011/65/EUand 2011/65/EU).
The user may request that the supplier collect the instrument for correct disposal, if a new
instrument is ordered
2.7 Bio-Hazardous Parts Disposal
All parts which have a direct contact with samples must be disposed as POTENTIALLY
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