Product Description And Intended Use; User Responsibility - 3M Petrifilm 6478 Instrucciones Del Producto

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Rapid Aerobic Count Plate

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE

The 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Aerobic Count (RAC) Plate is a sample-ready-culture-medium system which contains nutrients, a coldwater-soluble
gelling agent, and a dual-sensing indicator technology that facilitates colony enumeration. 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates are used for the enumeration of
aerobic bacteria in the food and beverage industries. 3M Petrifilm RAC Plate components are decontaminated though not sterilized. 3M Food Safety is
certified to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 for design and manufacturing. 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates have not been evaluated
with all possible food products, food processes, testing protocols or with all possible microorganism strains.
SAFETY
The user should read, understand, and follow all safety information in the instructions for the 3M Petrifilm RAC Plate. Retain the safety instructions for
future reference.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
To reduce the risks associated with exposure to biohazards and environmental contamination:
• Follow current industry standards and local regulations for disposal of biohazardous waste.
To reduce the risks associated with release of contaminated product:
• Follow all product storage instruction contained in the instructions for use.
• Do not use beyond the expiration date.
To reduce the risks associated with bacterial infection and workplace contamination:
• Perform 3M Petrifilm RAC Plate testing in a properly equipped laboratory under the control of a skilled microbiologist.
• The user must train personnel in current proper testing techniques: for example, Good Laboratory Practices
To reduce the risks associated with misinterpretation of results:
• 3M has not documented 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates for use in industries other than food and beverage. For example, 3M has not documented 3M
Petrifilm RAC Plates for testing water, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics.
• Do not use 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates in the diagnosis of conditions in humans or animals.
• Do not use 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates for U.S.-recognized laboratory pasteurized counts.
• Acceptance of the 3M Petrifilm RAC Plate method for the testing of water per an accepted local government regulation is at the sole discretion
and responsibility of the end-user.
• 3M Petrifilm RAC Plates do not differentiate any one microorganism strain from another.
Consult the Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
If you have questions about specific applications or procedures, please visit our website at www.3M.com/foodsafety or contact your local 3M
representative or distributor.

USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for familiarizing themselves with product instructions and information. Visit our website at www.3M.com/foodsafety, or
contact your local 3M representative or distributor for more information.
When selecting a test method, it is important to recognize that external factors such as sampling methods, testing protocols, sample preparation,
handling, and laboratory technique may influence results.
It is the user's responsibility in selecting any test method or product to evaluate a sufficient number of samples with the appropriate matrices and
microbial challenges to satisfy the user that the chosen test method meets the user's criteria.
It is also the user's responsibility to determine that any test methods and results meet its customers' and suppliers' requirements.
As with any test method, results obtained from use of any 3M Food Safety product do not constitute a guarantee of the quality of the matrices or
processes tested.
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Issue Date: 2015-01
Product Instructions
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1 , ISO 17025 2 or ISO 7218 3 .