Luminex 200 System User Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Decontaminating the Luminex 200 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 200
analyzer.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to decontaminate the analyzer before
shipment.
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 solution to
the analyzer.
4. Sanitize the system using the Sanitize command in the Luminex software. 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% household
bleach solution.
9. Open the front doors of the analyzer. Clean all accessible surfaces with mild detergent
followed by a 10% to 20% household 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 Number:
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Safety
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