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Instrumentation Laboratory
ACL
Coagulation Systems
Quality Control Analysis Training Guide
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NOTICE OF INTENT
This training document is not intended to replace the information in the ACL TOP Operator’s Manual. Information in the ACL TOP Operator’s Manual supersedes information in any other document.
REVISION STATUS
Revision AA Initial Issue [April, 2008] Software Release: TOP 500 CTS 3.0.2/9.8 Revision AB [April, 2009] Software Release: ACL TOP® 500 CTS 3.0 ACL TOP® 4.0 ACL TOP® CTS 4.0 ACL TOP® 700 LAS 3.5 ACL TOP® Family 4.3
TRADEMARKS
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ACL TOP®, HemosIL® and AccuTrak® are registered trademarks of Instrumentation Laboratory company in the Unites States and several international jurisdictions. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER-TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY PROCEDURE BEFORE CAREFULLY READING ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT LABELING AND MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. IF IN DOUBT AS TO HOW TO PROCEED IN ANY SITUATION, CONTACT YOUR BECKMAN COULTER REPRESENTATIVE.
HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows: WARNING – Can cause injury. CAUTION – Can cause damage to the instrument. IMPORTANT Can cause misleading results. BECKMAN COULTER, INC. URGES ITS CUSTOMERS TO COMPLY WITH ALL NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS SUCH AS THE USE OF BARRIER PROTECTION. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT IT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR, GLOVES AND SUITABLE LABORATORY ATTIRE WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS OR ANY OTHER AUTOMATED LABORATORY ANALYZER.
WARNING
Risk of operator injury if:
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All doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation.
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The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised.
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Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
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You contact moving parts.
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You mishandle broken parts.
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Doors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced with care.
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Improper tools are used for troubleshooting. To avoid injury:
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Keep doors, covers and panels closed and secured in place while the instrument is in use.
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Take full advantage of the safety features of the instrument. Do not defeat safety interlocks and sensors.
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Acknowledge and act upon instrument alarms and error messages.
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Keep away from moving parts.
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Report any broken parts to your Beckman Coulter Representative.
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Open/remove and close/replace doors, covers and panels with care.
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Use the proper tools for troubleshooting.
CAUTION
System integrity might be compromised and operational failures might occur if:
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This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals.
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You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate your system’s computer with software authorized by Beckman Coulter.
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You install software that is not an original copyrighted version. Only use software that is an original copyrighted version to prevent virus contamination.
IMPORTANT
If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter distributor, and, if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter service maintenance agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the most current information bulletins concerning the product. If you purchased this product from a third party and would like further information concerning this topic, call your Beckman Coulter Representative.