Luminex 100E Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

Luminex 100E User Manual
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Decontaminating
the Luminex 100E
Analyzer for Return
Shipment
Luminex Technical Support will provide a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number if they direct you to return the
analyzer to Luminex; they will also instruct you in returning the
analyzer according to Luminex procedures.
Before returning the Luminex 100E analyzer, sanitize and
decontaminate the accessible surfaces and internal fluidics system.
This is particularly important if you have analyzed biohazardous
samples. Make a copy of this page to complete and return with the
analyzer. Submit the completed checklist, both signed and dated,
with the Luminex 100E analyzer.
1. Replace the fluid in the sheath system with a freshly prepared
solution of 10% - 20% household bleach and water.
2. Using a solution of 10% - 20% household bleach and water,
sanitize the analyzer using maintenance tools in the LXR library.
Follow this by washing twice with distilled water.
3. Disconnect the power plug from the analyzer
4. Disconnect the fluidic lines.
5. Disconnect the sample probe from the host’s sample mount
sample probe line.
6. Wash all exterior surfaces with a mild detergent, followed by a
10%-20% bleach solution.
7. Remove the air filter from the analyzer and clean all accessible
surfaces with detergent followed by a 10%-20% bleach solution.
8. Pack the analyzer using a biohazard bag, place it in an approved
shipment box, and then insert it into a shipping crate. 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:______________________________________________
Note: You are responsible for
decontaminating the unit prior
to shipment.