Leica DM4000M Microscope & Magnifier User Manual


 
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2. Intended purpose of the microscope
2. Intended purpose of the microscope
The DM4000 – DM5000 microscopes to which
these operating instructions belong, and which
have the identifying letter B, are intended for
biological routine and research applications.
This includes examining specimens taken from
the human body for the purpose of gaining infor-
mation about physiological or pathological con-
ditions or inborn anomalies, or testing for safety
and compatibility for potential recipients, or for
monitoring therapeutic measures.
The microscopes that have the identifying let-
ters M or P are intended for materials science,
geological or mineralogical examinations.
The above-named microscopes comply with the
Council Directive 98/79/EEC concerning in vitro
diagnostics. They also conform to the Council
Directives 73/23/EEC concerning electrical ap-
paratus and 89/336/EEC concerning electromag-
netic compatibility for use in an industrial envi-
ronment.
Caution!
The manufacturer assumes no liability for
damage caused by, or any risks arising from
using the microscopes 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 declaration of conformity
shall cease to be valid.
Caution!
These (IVD) instruments are not intended for
use in the patient environment defined by
DIN VDE 0100-710. Nor are they designed to
be combined with medical instruments in
accordance with EN 60601-1. If a
microscope is electrically connected to a
medical instrument in accordance with
EN 60601-1, the requirements defined in
EN 60601-1-1 shall apply.