Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 25)

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PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A 2 - 9
Decontamination of
the Luminex 100
Analyzer for Return
Shipment
Contact Customer Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number if they direct you to return the system to Luminex.
Customer Support can then instruct in returning the system according
to Luminex procedures.
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 system.
The following checklist must be completed, signed and dated, 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% to 20% 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 unplugging the 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 analyzer 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 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:
Note: It is the user’s
responsibility to
decontaminate the
analyzer before
shipment.