Luminex MAGPIX Installation and Hardware User (IVD) - Manual (Page 21)

9
Safety and Regulatory Considerations
Indicator Light
The lights inside the front panel of MAGPIX indicate the status of the system and are
harmless. The blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) do not emit light in the UV spectrum.
Decontamination Procedure
Occasions may arise when it becomes necessary to decontaminate the entire MAGPIX
instrument. If you must decontaminate the instrument, sanitize the accessible surfaces
and the internal fluidics system. This is particularly important when biohazardous samples
have been run.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
parts that come into contact with potentially biohazardous
samples.
To decontaminate MAGPIX:
1. Remove all specimens and all Luminex MAGPIX reagents. Leave distilled water and
household bleach solution diluted to 10% to 20% in water in the off-plate reagent block
of the system.
2. Use the software to run a sanitize command with the diluted (10% to 20%) household
bleach solution followed by two wash commands with distilled water.
3. Empty the off-plate reagent block and the waste container and clean each with a 10%
to 20% bleach solution followed by a distilled water rinse.
4. Turn off MAGPIX and unplug the power cord.
5. Clean all exterior surfaces with mild detergent followed by a household bleach solution
diluted to 10% to 20%.
6. Open the side access door of the instrument.
7. Clean all accessible surfaces with detergent followed by the household bleach solution
(10% to 20%).
Disposal of Instrument
Within the European Union, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/
96/EC requires that you properly dispose of electrical and electronic equipment when it
reaches its end of life.
If you are disposing of a Luminex MAGPIX instrument, decontaminate the system. See
“Decontamination Procedure” on page 9. Next, contact Luminex Technical Support for a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number at +1-512-381-4397 (outside of the U.S.).
Return the equipment to the following Luminex location:
Luminex Corporation

12201 Technology Blvd., Suite 130

Austin, Texas 78727, USA
For information about disposal of MAGPIX outside of the European Union, contact
Luminex Technical Support at 1-877-785-2323 within the US and at +1-512-381-4397
outside of the US. For information about disposal of the barcode scanner, PC, or monitor,
refer to the manufacturer documentation.