Leica DM1000 LED manual Intended Purpose of the Microscope

2. Intended Purpose of the Microscope

2. Intended Purpose of the Microscope

The Leica DM1000/DM1000 LED microscope, to which this user manual belongs, is designed for biological routine and research applications. This includes the examination of samples taken from the human body with a view to provide information on physiological or pathological states or congenital abnormalities, or to determine the safety and compatibility with po- tential recipients, or to monitor therapeutic measures.

The above-named microscope complies with the Council Directive 98/79/EEC concerning in vitro diagnostics. (It also conforms to the Council Directives 2006/95/EC concerning

electrical apparatus and 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility for use in an industrial environment.)

Caution!

The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage caused by, or any risks arising from using the microscope for other purposes than those for which they are intended or not using them within the specifications of Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH.

In such cases the conformity declaration shall cease to be valid.

Caution!

These (IVD) devices are not intended for use in the patient environment defined by DIN VDE 0100-710. Neither are they intended for combining with medical devices according to EN 60601-1. If a microscope is electrically connected to a medical device according to EN 60601-1, the requirements defined in EN 60601-1-1 shall apply.

Not suitable for examining potentially infectious specimens.

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