Roche cobas c 513 User manual

Brand: Roche

Model: cobas c 513

Type: User manual

Roche cobas c 513 analyzer is a fully automated, standalone clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in-vitro quantitative determination of analytes in body fluids. It enables efficient routine operation, high throughput, and easy maintenance. Advanced technology features such as Closed Tube Sampling (CTS) ensure safe and reliable sample handling. The system has extensive QC functions and features to maximize uptime and minimize downtime.

cobas c 513 analyzer

Safety Manual

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Publication information

Edition notice This publication is intended for operators of the

cobas c 513 analyzer.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all the

information contained in this publication is correct at the

time of publishing. However, the manufacturer of this

product may need to update the publication information

as output of product surveillance activities, leading to a

new version.

Where to find information The User Assistance contains all information about the

product.

The Safety Manual contains important safety

information. You must read the Safety Manual before

operating the system.

The Operator’s Manual focuses on operation and

maintenance. It contains the content below.

• System description

• Routine operation

• Maintenance

• Advanced operation

• Troubleshooting information

• Software description

General attention

To avoid serious or fatal injury, ensure that you are

familiar with the system and safety information before you

use the system.

r Pay particular attention to all safety precautions.

r Always follow the instructions in this publication.

r Do not use the system in a way that is not described in

this publication.

r Store all publications in a safe and easily retrievable

place.

Publication

version

Software version Revision date Change description

1.0 01-01 September 2015 Version 1.0

2.0 02-01 January 2016 Minor revisions.

3.0 02-02 October 2016 Minor revisions.

4.0 02-03 July 2017 Minor revisions.

5.0 02-04 January 2019 Minor revisions.

y Revision history

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Training Do not carry out operation tasks or maintenance actions

unless you have received training from Roche

Diagnostics. Leave tasks that are not described in the

user documentation to trained Roche Service

representatives.

Images The screenshots and hardware images in this publication

have been added exclusively for illustration purposes.

Configurable and variable data in screenshots, such as

tests, results, or path names visible therein must not be

used for laboratory purposes.

Warranty Any customer modification to the system renders the

warranty or service agreement null and void.

For conditions of warranty, contact your local sales

representative or refer to your warranty contract partner.

Always leave software updates to a Roche Service

representative or perform such updates with their

assistance.

reserved.

Trademarks The following trademarks are acknowledged:

COBAS and COBAS C are trademarks of Roche.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective

owners.

Feedback Every effort has been made to ensure that this publication

fulfills the intended use. All feedback on any aspect of

this publication is welcome and is considered during

updates. Contact your Roche representative, should you

have any such feedback.

Approvals The cobas c 513 analyzer meets the requirements laid

down in:

Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 27 October 1998 on in-vitro diagnostic medical

devices.

Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of

the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of

certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic

equipment.

The following marks demonstrate compliance.

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The cobas c 513 analyzer is manufactured and tested

according to the international safety standards below.

• IEC 61010-1

• IEC 61010-2-101

The RFID readers of the cobas c 513 analyzer meet the

requirements laid down in:

Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of

the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonization of the

laws of the Member States relating to the making

available on the market of radio equipment and repealing

Directive 1999/5/EC.

The full text of the 2014/53/EU declaration of conformity

is available at the following internet address:

http://e-labdoc.roche.com

Fluorinated greenhouse gas The product contains a fluorinated greenhouse gas in the

hermetically sealed refrigeration.

The insulation of the chamber includes foam blown with

fluorinated greenhouse gas.

Complies with the IVD directive 98/79/EC and the

directive 2011/65/EU on RoHS.

Complies with the IVD directive 98/79/EC.

Complies with the directive 2011/65/EU on RoHS.

Issued by Intertek to prove compliance with safety

standards for Canada and the US.

Type

Charge weight

(kg)

equivalent

(tonne)

Global

warming

potential

R-134a 0.160 0.23 1430

y Fluorinated greenhouse gas detail

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License agreement for UltraVNC software on

the control unit

UltraVNC is a piece of free software for all commercial

uses. It is installed on the control unit of the

cobas c 513 analyzer.

You can redistribute the software and/or modify it under

the terms of the GNU General Public License (version 2 or

later), as published by the Free Software Foundation.

A copy of the GNU General Public License (version 2) is

stored on the control unit of the cobas c 513 analyzer.

The pathway for the license is C:\Program Files\uvnc

bvba\UltraVNC.

The software is distributed without warranty. There is no

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a

particular purpose. For more information, see the GNU

General Public License at http://www.gnu.org/licenses.

The source code for the software is stored on the control

unit PC of the cobas c 513 analyzer. The pathway for the

source code is C:\DriversAndTools\UltraVNC.

Contact addresses

Inside the European Union and

EFTA member states

Outside the European Union and

EFTA member states

Manufacturer of

cobas c 513 analyzer

Hitachi High-Technologies

Corporation

1-24-14 Nishi-Shimbashi

Minato-ku Tokyo 105-8717

Japan

Authorized

representative

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Strasse 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

Manufactured by: Hitachi High-Technologies

Corporation

Manufactured for: Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Strasse 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

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able of contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Symbols and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safety classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About operator qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About safe and proper use of the system . . . . . . . 11

Miscellaneous safety precautions overview . . . . . 14

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Biohazardous materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reagents and other working solutions . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

QC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caution messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mechanical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reagents and other working solutions . . . . . . . . . 24

External media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fatigue due to long hours of operation . . . . . . . . . 25

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Analyzer damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Electromagnetic interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Data security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Emergency stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Safety labels on the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

List of safety labels on the analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Location of safety labels on the analyzer . . . . . . . 33

Safety information for lasers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Barcode reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Safety information for disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Preface 7

Preface

Use this publication together with the

cobas c 513 analyzer Operator’s Manual.

Intended use

The cobas c 513 analyzer is a fully automated,

standalone clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the

in-vitro quantitative determination of analytes in body

fluids.

Symbols and abbreviations

Product names Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, the

product names below are used.

Symbols used in the publication

Abbreviations The abbreviations below are used.

Product name Term

cobas c 513 analyzer system system

cobas c 513 analyzer analyzer

cobas c 513 analyzer

software

cobas c pack reagent cassette

cobas

user assistance

User Assistance

y Product names

Symbol Explanation

o List item

u Related topics containing further information

q Tip. Extra information on correct use or useful

hints.

w Figure. Used in figure titles and cross-references

to figures.

y Table. Used in table titles and cross-references to

tables.

y Symbols used in the publication

Abbreviation Definition

ANSI American National Standards Institute

CAS Canadian Standards Association

CTS Closed Tube Sampling

EC European Community

EN European Standard

y Abbreviations

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IEC International Electrical Commission

IVD In Vitro Diagnostic

LIS Laboratory Information System

QC Quality Control

RFID Radio Frequency Identification

RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances

SD Standard Deviation

UL Underwriters Laboratories

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Abbreviation Definition

y Abbreviations

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Introduction 9

Introduction

General attention

To avoid serious or fatal injury, read this publication

thoroughly before you use the system.

r Pay particular attention to all safety precautions.

r Always follow the instructions in this publication.

r Do not use the system in a way that is not described in

this publication.

r Keep this publication in a safe place to ensure that it

is not damaged and remains available for use.

This publication must always be easily accessible.

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10 Safety classifications

Safety classifications

The safety precautions and important user notes are

classified according to the ANSI Z535.6 standard.

Familiarize yourself with the following meanings and

icons:

Safety alert

r The safety alert symbol is used to alert you to potential

physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible damage to the

system, injury, or death.

These symbols and signal words are used for specific

hazards:

WARNING

Warning...

r ...indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution...

r ...indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Notice...

r ...indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

may result in damage to the system.

Important information that is not safety relevant is

indicated with the following icon:

q Tip...

...indicates additional information on correct use or useful

tips.

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Safety precautions

To avoid serious or fatal injury, read and

comply with the following safety precautions.

In this section

About operator qualification (11)

About safe and proper use of the system (11)

Miscellaneous safety precautions overview (14)

About operator qualification

Insufficient knowledge and skills As an operator, ensure that you know the relevant safety

precaution guidelines and standards, and the information

and procedures contained in these instructions.

r Do not carry out operation and maintenance unless

Roche Diagnostics has trained you to do so.

r Leave maintenance, installation, or service that is not

described to trained Roche Service representatives.

r Carefully follow the procedures specified in the

instructions for operation and maintenance.

r Follow good laboratory practices, especially when you

work with biohazardous material.

About safe and proper use of the system

Missing personal protective equipment Working without personal protective equipment means

danger to life or health.

r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment,

including, but not limited to, the following items:

o Eye protection with side shields

o Fluid-resistant laboratory coat

o Approved lab gloves

o Face shield if there is a chance of splashing or

splattering

r Follow good laboratory practices and regularly change

lab gloves to minimize the risk of infection and

contamination, especially after contact with waste or

sample material.

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Exposure to chemicals r Avoid exposure to chemicals.

Exposure to infectious waste Failure to place an appropriate waste container at the

waste outlet can lead to exposure to infectious waste

material.

r Always place a waste container at the waste outlet

during operation.

r Check the liquid level sensor is fully inserted into the

liquid waste container.

r Follow good laboratory practices and regularly change

lab gloves to minimize the risk of infection and

contamination, especially after contact with waste or

sample material.

Regular cleaning To prevent inaccurate results and unsafe operation of the

system:

r Regularly clean and/or decontaminate the analyzer as

required. Follow good laboratory practices for

cleaning and decontamination.

r Ensure that the laboratory is regularly cleaned and is

maintained in an orderly manner.

Approved cleaning solutions r Use only approved cleaning solutions for cleaning.

Errors in installation Only trained Roche Service representatives may install

the system.

r Leave installation that is not described to trained

Roche Service representatives.

Exchange or removal of parts Unauthorized exchange or removal of system parts can

damage the system or stop it from functioning correctly.

r Do not exchange or remove any part of the analyzer

that is not described in the user documentation.

r Leave replacement of parts not described in the user

documentation to trained Roche Service

representatives.

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Unsuitable environmental conditions Operation outside of the specified ranges may lead to

incorrect results or malfunction of the system.

r Use the system indoors only, and avoid heat and

humidity outside of the specified range.

r Make sure that the system's ventilation openings

always remain unobstructed.

r To maintain the environmental conditions of the

system, perform maintenance in accordance with the

specified intervals.

r Keep the operating instructions undamaged and

available for use. Operating instructions must be

easily accessible for all users.

u For the allowable environmental conditions, see the

user documentation.

Non-approved spare parts Use of non-approved spare parts or devices may result in

malfunction of the system and may render the warranty

null and void.

r Use only spare parts and devices approved by Roche

Diagnostics.

Non-specified third-party software Installation of third-party software is not approved by

Roche Diagnostics and may result in malfunction.

r Do not install third-party software.

Non-specified consumables Use of non-specified consumables can lead to incorrect

results.

r Do not use consumables that are not intended for use

with the system.

u For a list of supported materials, see the user

documentation.

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Miscellaneous safety precautions overview

Power interruption A power failure or momentary drop in voltage may

damage the system or lead to data loss.

r It is recommended to use an uninterruptible power

supply (UPS).

r Ensure regular maintenance of the UPS.

r Perform regular backup of results and system

parameters.

r Do not switch off power while the control unit

accesses the hard disk or storage device.

Electromagnetic compatibility The cobas c 513 analyzer complies with the standard

IEC 61326-2-6/EN 61326-2-6. It has been designed and

tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment it

may cause radio interference, in which case, you may

need to take measures to mitigate the interference.

The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated

prior to operation of the device.

• Do not operate this instrument in close proximity to

sources of strong electromagnetic fields (for example,

unshielded intentional radio frequency sources), as

they may interfere with proper operations.

• Do not operate the following devices in close

proximity to the instrument:

- Mobile phones

- Transceiver

- Cordless phones

- Other electrical devices that generate strong

electromagnetic fields.

The RFID reader in the cobas c 513 analyzer complies

with the emission requirements described in this part of

the FCC CFR 47, Part 15 Class A.

System not used for an extended period r Follow the extended shutdown procedure in the user

documentation.

r Set the main circuit breaker switches to OFF if you do

not use the system for an extended period.

r Remove and refrigerate any remaining reagents and

controls.

r For further information, contact your Roche Service

representative.

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Damage in transit r Do not attempt to relocate or transport the system.

r Leave relocation and transportation to Roche Service

representatives.

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Warning messages

List of warning messages

Failure to observe warning messages may result in death

or serious injury.

r Before operating the system, read the warning

messages carefully.

In this section

Electrical safety (16)

Biohazardous materials (17)

Reagents and other working solutions (18)

Maintenance (21)

QC (21)

Waste (21)

Electrical safety

Electric shock Removing the covers of electronic equipment can cause

electric shock because there are high-voltage parts

inside.

r Do not attempt to work on any electronic equipment.

r Do not remove any cover of the analyzer except those

covers specified in the instructions.

r Only Roche Service representatives may install,

service, and repair the analyzer.

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Biohazardous materials

Operator infection and injury Contact with system mechanisms, for example, sample

probes, reagent probes, rinse stations, the reaction cell

rinse unit, or with the system chassis or covers, may result

in personal injury and infection.

r Keep all covers and doors closed and in place while

the system is operating. An interlock system prevents

operation of moving parts when the covers are open.

r Always ensure that the system is powered off, in sleep

mode, or in standby mode, before you work with an

opened cover, for example, for cleaning or

maintenance.

r Do not open the covers while the system is performing

maintenance.

r Make sure the covers are fully open to avoid hitting

your head.

r Do not touch any parts of the analyzer other than

those specified.

r Never reach into the analyzer while parts are moving.

r Carefully observe all instructions given in this safety

manual.

Infectious samples Contact with samples containing material of human origin

may result in infection. All materials and mechanical

components associated with samples containing material

of human origin are potentially biohazardous.

r Follow good laboratory practices, especially when

working with biohazardous material.

r Keep all covers closed while the system is operating.

r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

r If any biohazardous material is spilled, wipe it up

immediately and apply laboratory disinfectant.

r If sample or waste comes into contact with your skin,

wash the affected area immediately with soap and

water and apply disinfectant.

Consult a physician.

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18 Warning messages

Sharp objects Contact with probes may result in infection.

r When you wipe probes, use several layers of lint-free

cloth and wipe from the top down.

r Take care not to puncture yourself.

r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Take extra care when working with lab gloves. They

can easily be pierced or cut, leading to infection.

r Take care not to touch the tips of the sample or

reagent probes without personal protective

equipment.

Smoke due to electrical malfunction Electrical malfunction can result in the emission of

hazardous smoke. Inhaling smoke emitting from the

analyzer can lead to personal injury.

r If you see smoke coming from the analyzer:

o Avoid inhaling

o Disconnect from power supply

o Contact your Roche Service representative

immediately

Troubleshooting procedures Corrective measures in troubleshooting procedures can

result in exposure to biohazardous materials.

r Always follow the troubleshooting procedures given in

software wizards and/or in the user documentation.

r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

when implementing corrective measures.

Reagents and other working solutions

Foam, clots, films, or air bubbles Incorrect results may occur due to foam, clots, films, or air

bubbles in reagents or samples.

r Ensure good sample preparation and reagent

handling techniques to avoid the formation of foam,

clots, and air bubbles in all reagents, samples,

calibrators, and controls.

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Warning messages 19

Evaporation of samples or reagents Evaporation of samples or reagents may lead to incorrect

or invalid results. The term reagent applies to all reagent

cassettes and system reagents.

r Sample material may evaporate if left open. Do not

leave samples open for any length of time.

r Open the cover of the reagent disk only when

necessary.

r Reagents may evaporate if the cover of the reagent

disk is left open. Do not leave the cover of the reagent

disk open longer than necessary.

r Do not use improperly stored reagents. Ensure that

reagents are stored according to the Instructions for

Use.

r Do not use expired reagents.

Expired calibrators or controls Use of expired calibrators or controls may lead to

incorrect or invalid results.

r Calibrators and controls may evaporate if left open. Do

not leave calibrators or controls open for any length of

time.

r Do not use improperly stored calibrators or controls.

Ensure that calibrators and controls are stored

according to the Instructions for Use.

r Do not use expired calibrators or controls.

Incorrect reagent volume Incorrect reagent handling may cause an undetectable

loss of reagent. The term reagent applies to all reagent

cassettes and system reagents.

r Always store reagents according to the specified

storage conditions as stated in the Instructions for Use

for the test.

r Do not use a reagent cassette or reagent bottle whose

reagent has spilled.

Overfilling of sample containers Overfilling of sample containers may cause splashing of

the sample during transportation.

r Leave approximately 10 mm clearance between the

sample liquid and the top of the tube or cup.

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Incorrect handling of samples Incorrect handling of samples may cause incorrect

results.

r Do not load samples on the analyzer that have an

unusually high viscosity.

r Before you load samples on the analyzer, wait for the

samples to be at room temperature.

Incorrect use of barcode labels Incorrect use of barcode labels may cause incorrect

results.

r Use barcode labels of the correct specification.

r When you attach barcode labels to sample tubes,

ensure they are readable.

r To prevent undetected barcode read errors, use

barcodes with check digits.

r Ensure that all ITF barcode labels used have the same

number of digits.

q For more information about barcode labels, see the

list of barcode specifications in the Operator’s Manual or

User Assistance.

Incorrect loading of sample containers on

racks

Incorrect loading of sample containers may cause

incorrect results.

r Load sample containers of the correct specification on

racks.

r Specify rack ranges for sample types. Load sample

containers and types in the correct rack ranges.

r Only use sample tube types on CTS racks that are

configured on the system.

r Load sample tube types in the correct rack ranges.

q For more information about sample containers, see

the list of sample container specifications in the

Operator’s Manual or User Assistance.

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