8 PRECAUTIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATION
Precautions and restrictions
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For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
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Caution: Federal Law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.
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Do not spill any liquids or drop any objects on
or into the instrument.
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For prescription only.
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Any spills of potentially infectious material
should be wiped off immediately with absor-
bent paper tissue and the contaminated areas
swabbed with a standard disinfectant or 70%
ethyl alcohol. Material used to clean spills, in-
cluding gloves, should be disposed of as haz-
ardous biological waste.
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Before use, carefully read QuikRead go re-
agent instructions for use supplied with each
reagent kit. Follow these directions with care.
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Only QuikRead go reagents may be used.
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Do not mix components with different lot num-
bers.
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Never place a cuvette without a tightly at-
tached cap into QuikRead go Instrument.
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Ensure that the cuvette sealing foil is totally
removed.
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Use only the power supply supplied with the
instrument, and make sure that the plug is po-
sitioned such that it is readily removable.
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Use only the official QuikRead go battery pack
supplied by Aidian.
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Do not put fingers or any external devices into
QuikRead go Instrument while measurements
are in progress.
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Do not remove or shut down a USB device
during data transfer.
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Do not open the instrument covers by turning
any screws. If the warranty seal is broken, the
instrument warranty is not valid.
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Use a secure internal network or Virtual Pri-
vate Network (VPN) when connecting Quik-
Read go Instrument to LIS/HIS using LAN.
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Do not use or connect the instrument to a LAN
if the warranty seal is broken.
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This equipment has been designed and test-
ed to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic en-
vironment it may cause radio interference, in
which case, you may need to take measures
to mitigate the interference.
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The electromagnetic environment should be
evaluated prior to the operation of the device.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for QuikRead go
Instrument covers defects in materials or manu-
facturing for a period of two years from the date
of purchase. For the warranty to be valid, the war-
ranty seal (see Image 3) needs to be untouched.
The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace
the instrument if it becomes inoperative in con-
sequence of the failure of any internal part of the
instrument. The warranty does not cover damage
caused by use not in accordance with the instruc-
tions. This warranty is valid for two years. The
manufacturer is under no obligation to modify or
update the instrument once it has been manufac-
tured, unless a manufacturing defect is identified.
In the event of instrument malfunction, please con-
tact your local supplier.
Recycling
QuikRead go Instrument is a low-voltage electron-
ic device, and it should be recycled as electrical
equipment waste. The packaging materials are
recyclable.
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