Luminex 100 IS User Manual, Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 22)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.1 x MAP Technology
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Decontamination of
the Luminex 100 IS
for Return Shipment
Before return shipment of the Luminex 100 analyzer, the accessible
surfaces and the internal fluidics system must be sanitized and
decontaminated. This is particularly important when biohazardous
samples have been analyzed. Make a copy of this page to fill out and
return with the instrument.
The following checklist must be completed, signed, and returned
with the Luminex 100 analyzer.
1. Replace the fluid in the sheath bottle with a solution of 10%
household bleach and water.
2. Remove all specimens, disposables, and reagents from the
system.
3. Using a solution of 10% household bleach and water, sanitize the
system using the Sanitize command on the main screen of the
system. Follow this by washing twice with distilled water.
4. Disconnect the system from ac power by turning off the power
switch on the rear of the system, then unplug the Luminex 100
analyzer power cord from the wall source.
5. Disconnect the sheath fluid and waste containers.
6. Drain the sheath fluid and waste containers.
7. Rinse the waste container with 10% household bleach solution
and drain.
8. Wash all exterior surfaces with a mild detergent, followed by a
10% bleach solution.
9. Open both front doors of the instrument and clean all accessible
surfaces with mild detergent followed by a 10% bleach solution.
10. Pack the system within a biohazard bag, place it in the
corrugated box, then insert it in proper packaging materials.
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: