INTRODUCTION
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product and follow the instructions for safe
operation.
PHC Corporation takes no responsibility for safety if the product is not used as intended or is used with
any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions.
Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place so that they can be referred to as necessary.
The operating instructions are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance or
function.
Contact our sales representative or agent if any page of the operating instructions is lost or the page
order is incorrect, or if the instructions are unclear or inaccurate.
No part of the operating instructions may be reproduced in any form without the express written
permission of PHC Corporation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PHC Corporation guarantees this product under certain warranty conditions. However, please note that
PHC Corporation shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the contents of the product.
INTENDED USE AND PRECAUTIONS
This equipment is designed for culture of cells, tissues, organs, and embryos.
The adapted culture condition depends on the kind of sample. It is necessary to determine the culture
temperature, CO
density, and culture period that is required.
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For culture of embryos, low O
For IVF/ART use, special attention should be paid to traceability, since incidents may be disclosed
several months or years later, at the baby's birth, or during its later life. It is therefore recommended that
the following data is maintained: product serial number, incubation term, and incubation parameters.
(Refer to details on MEDDEV 2.2/4.)
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density is desirable. Using an O
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/CO
incubator is recommended.
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