

If an unexpected power interruption occurs during a test then the test results are no longer valid. Flashing "0000" on all displays indicates that power has been applied or that a power interruption has occurred.If an error occurs in the ORTHO ™ Workstation hardware for which corrective action is not provided or assistance is needed, or if you have any doubts about the safety of the equipment, please contact OCD Customer Technical Services.After placing additional cards, close lid immediately. Operator may place additional cards in the heated block at any time. To avoid temperature loss and potentially impacting test results, close the incubator lid as soon as operator is finished loading cards.When in doubt, discard the cards and repeat the test. Incomplete, interrupted or multiple cycles may produce erroneous results.This could cause damage to the electronics of the instrument. Do not repeatedly turn on and turn off the power switch.Use of the instrument in a different way than specified in this reference guide may damage the instrument and system parts.This equipment must only be operated by operators who are trained laboratory technicians and have a knowledge of immunohematology.Do not attempt to operate this instrument before thoroughly reading the instructions. Refer to the Instructions For Use for each product used with the ORTHO ™ Workstation for important information, including proper storage temperature. These warnings and safety precautions must be observed in order to avoid possible harm to personnel and the instrument, and to avoid false test interpretations. This section contains warnings and safety precautions applicable to the ORTHO ™ Workstation. The ORTHO ™ Workstation includes (refer to Figure 1): The ORTHO ™ Workstation is a combined bench top workstation providing incubation and centrifugation, utilizing ID-MTS ™Gel card Column Agglutination Technology. The ORTHO ™ Workstation is intended to support the in vitro immunohematology testing of human blood through the incubation and centrifugation of ID-MTS ™ Gel cards. ORTHO ™ Workstation for ID-MTS ™ Gel Cards Reference Guide 19 Cleaning Under the Incubator (As Needed). 17 When to Perform Qualification Procedures. Section 6 - Troubleshooting and Error Codes. 6 Section 3 - Installation & Specifications. ORTHO ™ Workstation for ID-MTS ™ Gel Cards Reference Guide Contents Cleaning Under the Incubator (As Needed).When to Perform Qualification Procedures.Section 6 - Troubleshooting and Error Codes.Section 3 - Installation & Specifications.

General warning symbols used in this guide.Ensure regular cleaning and maintenance.
