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MagCore®
EDA
Intended Use
The MagCore® Nucleic Acid Extraction System is an automated nucleic acid purification system
consisting of the MagCore® instrument, software, Kit (consumables and reagents).
The MagCore® Nucleic Acid Extraction System is designed for professional users to purify nucleic acids
from biological samples for in vitro diagnostic purposes.
The MagCore® Nucleic Acid Extraction Kits are intended to be used with MagCore® Nucleic Acid
Extraction System.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Before Using
• Do not operate MagCore® EDA without qualified operation training.
• Read user’s manual carefully before operation.
Handling Requirements
• Do not use a kit after its expiration date.
• Do not touch the reagents without wearing laboratory gloves. Keep the reagents away from your skin, eyes,
or mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact with the reagents, rinse the contact area with water
immediately. If the reagents are spilled, dilute them with water and wipe them off.
• Do not allow reagents to mix with sodium hypochlorite solution or strong acids. This mixture can produce a
highly toxic gas.
Precautions
The following procedure is designed to process maximum 24 samples at the same time. The MagCore®
instrument can handle all numbers of samples between 1 and 24. For a detailed description of instrument setup
and handling, refer to the MagCore® instrument Operator’s Manual.
• Store the Reagent Cartridge at +15 to +25°C before use. The kit may not work if you use the reagents at
temperatures outside the recommended range.
• The lot number of the kit is required for complaints about any component of the kit (cartridges or disposables)
or questions to RBC Biosciences Technical Services.
• Make sure you follow the instructions regarding type and amount of sample material. Wrong type and
amount of sample material may cause clumping which cannot be detected by the Clot Detection function of
the instrument. Clumping of beads may lead to low yield and purity of nucleic acids, cross-contamination, and
inhibition of downstream assays (e.g., PCR).
• After the extraction is complete, carefully inspect the instrument for any signs of solution spillage. If there is any
spillage, follow the operation manual for cleaning.
• Some buffers contain dangerous guanidine salts. Do not allow these irritants to contact with skin, eyes, or
mucous membranes. If contact occurs, wash the affected area immediately with water. Immediately contact
the laboratory supervisor and seek medical assistance if necessary. In the event of a spill of these reagents, dilute
the spill with plenty of water before attempting to clean up the spill.
• These mixtures can generate highly toxic gases.
• Please note that you may be required to report serious device-related incidents to the manufacturers and the
authorities.
