Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3 User Manual
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MAP Technology
Safety
PN 89-00002-00-072 Rev. C
2 - 9
Decontaminating
the Luminex 100
Analyzer for Return
Shipment
Luminex Technical Support will give you a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number if they direct you to return the system.
They will explain how to return the system according to Luminex
procedures.
The accessible surfaces and the internal fluidics system must be
sanitized and decontaminated before returning the analyzer. This is
particularly important when biohazardous samples have been run.
Make a copy of this page to fill out and return with the system.
Complete the following checklist, signed and dated, and return it
with the Luminex 100 analyzer.
1.
Remove all specimens, disposables, and reagents from the system.
2.
Disconnect the sheath line going from the SD system to the analyzer.
3.
Connect a sheath bottle filled with a solution of 10% to 20% household
bleach and water to the analyzer.
4.
Sanitize the system using the Sanitize command on the main screen of
the system. Follow this by washing twice with distilled water.
5.
Disconnect the system from AC power by turning off the power switch
on the rear of the system, then unplugging the analyzer power cord
from the wall source.
6.
Disconnect the SD system and waste and sheath containers.
7.
Rinse the waste container with 10% to 20% household bleach solution
and drain.
8.
Wash all exterior surfaces with a mild detergent, followed by a 10% to
20% bleach solution.
9.
Open both front doors of the analyzer and clean all accessible surfaces
with mild detergent followed by a 10% to 20% bleach solution.
10. Pack the system within a biohazard bag, place it in the corrugated box,
then insert it in its original packaging or an approved shipping
container. Attach this checklist to the top of the corrugated box prior to
packaging in the crate.
Was there an internal leak in the system? Yes No
Print Name:
Signature:
Date: Instrument Serial No.
Note:
It is the user’s
responsibility to
decontaminate the
analyzer before
shipment.