Basic notes! Copyright: SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG is the copyright holder of these Instructions for Use. The Instructions for Use are intended only for the operating personnel and for the purchaser of the device. These Instructions for Use may not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part without the written consent of SARSTEDT AG &...
Thawing of cryopreserved leukapheresis products from mobilised donors ........10 10.1 Infrared sensor ............................10 10.2 Thawing ..............................10 Error messages and troubleshooting ....................11 SAHARA-TSC service and maintenance .....................12 12.1 System test ............................12 12.2 Cleaning ..............................13 Decommissioning and disposal ......................14 Servicing and transport ........................14 Technical Data SAHARA-TSC ......................14...
Instructions for use SAHARA-TSC Safety information • Please note the information in the service manual. • The device may only be operated by trained medical personnel. • The device may only be installed and operated in areas of professional health care facilities with no strong electromagnetic interference fields.
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Instructions for use SAHARA-TSC Permissible temperature range Store in a dry place Article number Serial number CE mark Medical device Manufacturer Country of manufacture Manufacturing date Unique product identification Separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment Alternating current...
• these instructions for use and • a service manual The protocol printer module is not in the scope of delivery of the SAHARA-TSC or SAHARA-TSC 115V respectively. It must be ordered separately (see Section 16). The use of the protocol printer module is necessary if the temperature of the leukapheresis products is to be displayed and documented during the thawing process, or if the system test or occurring errors are to be recorded.
Installation and commissioning SAHARA-TSC • Install SAHARA-TSC away from sources of heat and humidity. The installation base must be horizontal and should not be exposed to any vibration. • Connect SAHARA-TSC via the supplied mains cable to the local power supply.
• Connect the protocol printer to the serial interface at the rear of SAHARA-TSC by means of the data cable. • Turn on the protocol printer using the power switch at the rear of the device. The protocol printer automatically enters the standby mode.
The progress of the pre-warming process is indicated by the display of the degree of tempering on the keypad. • The adaptation compresses must remain within the SAHARA-TSC until the degree of tempering has reached 100 %. Do not remove the adaptation compresses from the SAHARA-TSC before a 100 % degree of tempering is reached as this could lead to an incomplete warming of the adaptation compresses.
While the adaptation compress cools off during thawing, the temperature of the warming shell is controlled by the heated warming plate. If the module Protocol printer is connected to the SAHARA-TSC the temperature of the leukapheresis product is continuously output via the protocol printer.
Error messages and troubleshooting In case of a system failure, the SAHARA-TSC issues an error message by illuminating the ERROR LED and the FREE OF ICE-LED or the LEDs of the degree of tempering. Furthermore, a permanent audible alarm signal sounds. If the module Protocol printer is connected the error will be documented in the printout.
1. Check if a leukapheresis product is lying within the scanning possible area of the infrared sensor. If this is not the case, switch off LED 2 and on again the SAHARA-TSC. Place a cryo-preserved leukapheresis product under the infrared sensor and start a temperature alarm new tempering process.
12.2 Cleaning To prepare the SAHARA-TSC for cleaning, the upper housing, the warming shell and the warming plate must first be removed. All the subsystems in the interior are now freely accessible and can easily be cleaned. Furthermore, the upper housing can be cleaned thoroughly at a more suitable site.
Instructions for use SAHARA-TSC Decommissioning and disposal This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled. Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the end of its life. This is indicated by this symbol on the product.
Warranty and guarantee In general, the “Delivery and Payment Terms” of SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG. apply. These are noted on the back of the invoice. During the warranty period, repairs on the device must only be carried out by SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG or by persons authorized by SARSTEDT AG &...
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Instructions for use SAHARA-TSC SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG P.O. Box 12 20 D-51582 Nümbrecht Phone: +49 2293 305 0 Fax: +49 2293 305 3992 export@sarstedt.com www.sarstedt.com...
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