Intended Purpose Of Microscopes - Leica DM5500 B Manuel D'utilisation

2. Intended Purpose of Microscopes

2. Intended Purpose of Microscopes
The Leica DM5500 B and DM6000 B micro-
scopes, to which this user manual belongs, are
designed for biological routine and research
applications. This includes the examination of
samples taken from the human body with a view
to providing information on physiological or
pathological states or congenital abnormalities,
or to determining the safety and compatibility
with potential recipients, or to monitoring thera-
peutic measures.
The Leica DM6000 M microscope is designed for
examinations in the field of materials research.
All 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 electri-
cal apparatus and 89/336/EEC concerning elec-
tromagnetic compatibility for use in an industrial
environment.
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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 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.