Laser Product Classification; Biosafety - Agilent Technologies NovoCyte Quanteon Operator's Manual

Prologue
photokeratitis, otherwise known as snow blindness or welder's flash, which results
from radiant energy–induced damage to the outer epidermal cell layer of the
cornea. These effects can be the result of laser exposure lasting only a fraction of
a second.

Laser Product Classification

Laser hazard levels depend on the wavelength used and the energy content. A
numbered system is used to categorize lasers according to different hazard levels.
The higher the classification number, the greater the potential hazard is. Agilent
flow cytometer is a Class I laser product according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. The
lasers and the laser energy are fully contained within the instrument structure and
do not require a special work area except during service procedures. These service
procedures, including laser maintenance and repair, can only be carried out by
qualified Agilent service professionals.
In order to avoid the risk of exposure to laser light, be sure to follow the
WARNING
guidelines listed below.
Modification or removal of the optical covers or laser shielding could result in
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exposure to hazardous laser radiation. To prevent irreparable damage to
human skin and eyes, do not remove the optics covers or laser shielding,
adjust controls, or attempt to service the instrument at areas where laser
hazard warning signs are attached.
Operating the instrument under conditions other than those specified in this
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guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Keep all doors and covers closed during operation of the instrument. When
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operated under these conditions, the instrument poses no danger of exposure
to hazardous laser radiation.

Biosafety

All biological specimens and materials in contact with biological specimens
WARNING
are potentially biohazardous. In order to avoid exposure to biohazardous
material, be sure to follow the guidelines listed below.
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