Intended Purpose Of Microscopes - Leica DMi1 Gebrauchsanweisung

2. Intended Purpose of Microscopes

2. Intended Purpose of Microscopes
The Leica DMi1 microscope is an inverted light
microscope and is intended for use as a general
laboratory microscope suitable for routine exam-
inations of biological samples.
It is also designed and approved for applications
in industrial laboratory environment.
Indications for use
Inspection, counting, classifying, identifying and
controlling cell and tissue cultures, Reviewing
biological samples, liquids and sediments result-
ing in information regarding the physiological
and/or pathological conditions inborn anomalies,
monitoring therapeutic measures.
Any resulting actions are based on the interpre-
tation by the clinician.
Contra indications
Not suitable for examining potentially infectious
specimens.
Three basic microscope stands are available
for biological applications. One is the standard
bright field version with fixed eyepieces us-
ing the bright field (BF), phase contrast (Phaco)
methods. One is the standard bright field version
with exchangeable eyepieces using the bright
field (BF), phase contrast (Phaco) methods. The
other is the camera stand with exchangeable
eyepieces, which also offers camera module
in addition to the two transmitted light contrast
methods.
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All microscopy methods and the necessary ac-
cessories for the Leica DMi1 are described and
explained in the operation section of this instruc-
tions for use, including their function and opera-
tion.
Directives of European Community (EC-Direc-
tives)
The named microscope complies with and is de-
clared according to the Council Directive 98/79/
EC concerning in vitro diagnostics.
It also meets the requirements of the Council
Directives 2006/95/EC concerning electrical ap-
paratus and 2004/108/EC concerning electromag-
netic compatibility.