Owner manual

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Section 2
System Overview
Principle and Intended Use
For in vitro diagnostic use in concentrating cells onto a microscope slide.
The Cytofuge
®
12 Cytocentrifuge is a microprocessor-controlled cell preparation system that uses
centrifugal force to deposit cells onto microscope slides. Samples are centrifuged in reusable or
disposable gasket-sealed chambers (Cell Concentrators), or in disposable chambers (Filter
Concentrators) that include a filter material to absorb and capture suspension fluid during centrifugation.
A dual row 12-position rotor with transparent lid is supplied as standard equipment. The system is
designed to be operated on a laboratory bench or, if potentially biohazardous samples are processed, in
a biological safety cabinet. A cover interlock system prevents operation until the cytocentrifuge cover is
securely latched, and prevents access to spinning parts until the rotor has come to a complete stop.
Speeds from 200 rpm to 2000 rpm and cycle times from 1 minute to 99 minutes may be selected. The
system features three acceleration rates and dynamic braking to protect delicate samples.
Symbols and Definitions
Product/Reference Number
Indicates the Iris Sample Processing
product/catalog number
Caution
Statement of caution/warning: Read
carefully.
Biohazard
Indicates potential biohazard
EC Representative
European Community Authorized
Representative
For in vitro diagnostic use
Indicates for use only as in-vitro diagnostic
device
Date of manufacture
Indicates instrument manufacturing date
Serial Number
Indicates instrument serial number
Consult Instructions
Refers operator to the instruction manual
for additional information
European Community
Compliance to IVD Directive
Agency
Listed device with Intertek testing agency
Fuse
Rating: (located on serial number label,
replace with same value and type)
AC
Single Phase Alternating Current
IVD