Mechanical Hazards - Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Manual Del Usuario

The instrument is equipped with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug that has a third pin for grounding.
This plug only fits into a grounded power outlet.
This is a safety feature. Do not try to insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. If you cannot insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your local electrician to replace the outlet.
The instrument should only be operated from a power source that meets the specifications mentioned on the
product's electrical ratings label. If you have questions about the type of power source to use, contact your
authorized Miltenyi Biotec service provider or local power company. Do not use extension cords or power strips.
Do not overload an electrical outlet.

Mechanical hazards

Moving and revolving parts are potential mechanical hazards. When operating the instrument, keep the Trough,
Sleeves and Safety Shield attached to it. When the instrument's rotors are rotating, do not touch them or load or
remove tubes from the instrument. Only use properly installed gentleMACS™ Tubes with tightly closed caps. Do
not operate the instrument with only gentleMACS Tubes caps in place.
The exposed cutting edges of the gentleMACS Tubes caps may lead to incision wounds if touched while they
are rotating. Do not circumvent any safety measures or devices.
Chemical and biological hazards
Depending on the biological material used, contamination infection may lead to severe personal injury or
death. All clinical samples must be considered potentially infectious.
If biohazardous material is or has been used, the operator must choose and wear personal
safety equipment as indicated in the warnings and precautions for the particular substance. The above safety
precaution also accounts for any hazardous chemical, including toxic or corrosive chemicals, acidic or
radioactive substances that may be present in the sample. Wear protective gloves and clothing, as well as safety
glasses to prevent contact of the substance with skin and eyes. Defective or inadequate safety equipment is
hazardous. The instrument must be operated in a safety hood if hazardous or unknown material is being
processed. If hazardous material has been used or spilled, care must be taken to thoroughly decontaminate the
instrument. It is strictly prohibited to continue to handle contaminated accessories or parts of the instrument.
Tubes and any other consumable that were in contact with biohazardous material must be decontaminated
before disposal. All liquid and solid waste must be considered hazardous and, must be therefore handled taking
universal laboratory precautions. Waste disposal must be in accordance with any local regulations.
Optical radiation hazards
The instrument is equipped with powerful light emitting diodes (LEDs) for illuminating the Safety Shield and the
gentleMACS™ Tubes. According to the international standard IEC 62471, this lamp system has an exposure
hazard value (EHV) of 0.91 and is in excess of the Exempt Risk Group. The hazard distance (HD) for the Exempt
Risk Group is 61 cm. The hazard distance for Risk Group 1 is 20 cm. The viewer-related risk is dependent on how
the instrument is installed and used. The optical radiation emitted from these LEDs may be harmful to the eyes
at close viewing distances of the Trough is removed. Unplug the instrument before removing the Through. If
the Trough is removed, do not stare at the operating illumination LEDs from a distance lesser than 20 cm.
In addition, the integrated 2D code reader uses LEDs for illuminating the reading area. Do not stare directly at
the 2D code reader from a short distance while it is in operation.
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