FLUOstar / POLARstar / LUMIstar OPTIMA Operating Manual
BMG LABTECH
22/23 0413B0001I
2007-11-19
5 Instrument Disinfection
Please follow all instructions carefully for a successful disinfection of the FLUOstar, POLARstar and
LUMIstar OPTIMA.
All parts of the instrument, which have the possibility of contacting patient sera or positive samples, have to
be handled as if they are hazardous. For this reason, it is recommended that gloves be worn while
maintaining or working with the instrument.
It is very important that the instrument is thoroughly disinfected before maintenance or before removing the
instrument from the laboratory. Be sure that the instrument is disinfected before you send it to your
distributor or to the producer. For safety reasons, you have to fill out the Disinfection Certificate, or the
instrument may not be accepted by the service centre or by customs authorities.
If the laboratory has no experience disinfecting the instrument, use the following solutions:
Alcohol 70%
Authorized personnel wearing disposable gloves and protective clothing should only perform the disinfection
procedure. The location should be well ventilated.
Please note that formaldehyde may have influence on measurement results.
Disinfection Steps
1. Disconnect the instrument from the main power supply.
2. Remove the RS232 cable from the connector.
3. Clean all outside surfaces of the instrument carefully with cotton wool, which has been soaked in
formaldehyde solution.
4. Place the instrument in a large plastic bag along with the cotton wool that has been soaked in
formaldehyde. Ensure that the wool does not touch the instrument.
5. Close and seal the bag.
6. Keep the instrument in the plastic bag for at least 24 hours.
7. After the disinfection time has lapsed, remove the instrument from the plastic bag and clean all outside
surfaces of the instrument with cotton wool that has been soaked in alcohol solution.
8. Repeat the procedure for disinfection on any accessories, which will be returned with the instrument.
9. Complete the Disinfection Certificate.
