About This User Guide; Intended Use; Summary And Explanation; General Warnings And Precautions - Siemens Healthineers Atellica VTLi User Manual

Chapter 1 - Exploring the Atellica VTLi Immunoassay Analyzer

About this User Guide

This user guide describes the Atellica® VTLi Immunoassay analyzer features and explains
how to operate and maintain it. You should carefully read this user guide before using the
device and its consumables. Make sure to keep this user guide for future reference.
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
Symbols Description
Indicates additional information about a feature or screen.
Indicates important operations or safety information.
Indicates a potential biohazard danger. Always follow standard safety practices
and your local laboratory guidelines when working with biohazard materials.
Next > Finish
In instructions, indicates a series of commands you tap to reach a screen.

Intended use

The Atellica® VTLi Immunoassay Analyzer is intended to be used by healthcare professionals
in clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings, to measure the concentration of bio-
markers in whole blood or plasma using disposable cartridges.
The Atellica VTLi Immunoassay Analyzer is a solution for the quantitative evaluation of
immunoassays using Magnotech® technology.

General warnings and precautions

Always observe these safety and usage guidelines when testing patient samples using the
analyzer.
‒ Always follow your facilities established safety guidelines and standard procedures.
‒ Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, or aprons
when working with possible biohazard contaminants.
‒ Dispose of contaminated materials according to your laboratory's biohazard control
procedures.
‒ Do not use the analyzer in the proximity of a strong magnetic field.
‒ This device contains sensitive components. Handle with care, prevent shocks and
sudden changes in temperature and humidity.
For more information, see Safety Information, on page 14.

Cleaning the analyzer

You should clean the analyzer using the Siemens Healthineers recommended cleaning
guidelines.
For more information, see Cleaning and disinfection, on page 33.
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