Eppendorf epT.I.P.S.Version B - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
epT.I.P.S.
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1 Introduction
epT.I.P.S. pipette tips are disposable plastic tips made of polypropylene (PP). epT.I.P.S.
stands for Eppendorf Totally Integrated Pipetting System which means that form, material
properties and fit are optimized for Eppendorf’s manual and electronic piston-stroke
pipettes. The pipette tips are available in different finishes and with different properties
(filters, surfaces and purity grades). Pipette tips in the purity grade Sterile, Sterile + PCR
clean, and Biopur are sterilized by electron beam. Every tray is color-coded and
corresponds to the color of the control buttons of Eppendorf pipettes.
2 Instructions for use
• All tips and relevant pipettes must be used by trained laboratory workers.
• Before using tips familiarize yourself with the operating manual of the relevant
instrument.
• Before using the tips, check pack and contents carefully for any damage. For filter tips,
check whether there is a dualfilter in every tip and whether it is correctly positioned,
undamaged and not twisted. If you detect any fault, do not use the tip.
• The tips should always be emptied into a container so that no fluid sprays into the
environment.
• Dispose of tips in accordance with the relevant legal regulations.
• Tips should not be filled with fluids which attack PP, or in the case of filter tips also PE.
3 Intended use
The pipette tips epT.I.P.S. of the packaging units Reloads, Box, Set, Singles, and Racks of
the sizes 0.1 μL – 10 μL, 0.1 μL – 20 μL, 0.5 μL – 20 μL L, 2 μL – 200 μL, 20 μL – 300 μL,
50 μL – 1 000 μL, in combination with the corresponding pipettes, are designed for the
transmission of liquids with low contamination, especially to make it possible to use the in
vitro diagnostics according to their intended use for samples from the human body and/or
for reagents in the context of an in vitro diagnostic application. Therefore, the
above-mentioned pipette tips as accessories for in vitro diagnostics are themselves in
vitro diagnostics in terms of the guideline 98/79/EG of the European Parliament and
Council of October 27th, 1998, about in vitro diagnostics. The pipette tips only are
intended for application by trained specialists and only for single use.
4 Operation
You will find recommendations for handling in the operating manual for the instrument
you are using.
The dispensing techniques used most frequently are forward pipetting, reverse pipetting,
dispensing, sequential dispensing and diluting. Mechanical pipettes are only suitable for
forward and reverse pipetting.