Biotek ELx808, Operator'S Manual

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Decontamination
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Decontamination
Purpose
Any laboratory instrument that has been used for research or clinical analysis is
considered a biohazard and requires
decontamination prior to handling.
Decontamination minimizes the risk to all who come in contact with the instrument
during shipping, handling, and servicing. Decontamination is required by the
U.S.
Department of Transportation regulations.
Persons performing the decontamination process must be familiar with the basic setup
and operation of the instrument.
Important! BioTek Instruments, Inc. recommends the use of
the following decontamination solutions and methods based on
our knowledge of the instrument and recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Neither
BioTek nor the CDC assumes any liability for the adequacy of
these solutions and methods. Each laboratory must ensure that
decontamination procedures are adequate for the Biohazard(s)
they handle.
Warning! Internal Voltage. Turn off and unplug the
instrument for the decontamination procedure.
Warning!
Wear prophylactic gloves when handling
contaminated instruments. Gloved hands should be
considered contaminated at all times; keep gloved hands away
from eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. Eating or drinking while
decontaminating instruments is not advised.
Warning! Mucous membranes are considered prime entry
routes for infectious agents. Wear eye protection and a surgical
mask when there is a possibility of aerosol contamination.
Intact skin is generally considered an effective barrier against
infectious organisms; however, small abrasions and cuts may
not always be visible. Wear protective gloves when performing
the Decontamination procedure.
ELx808 Operator’s Manual