Qiagen PyroMark Q24 MDx, User Manual

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Operating Procedures
PyroMark Q24 MDx User Manual 01/2016 5-23
5. If a needle is blocked, follow step 5a. If the jet of water
comes out of a needle at an angle (not parallel to the
direction of the needle), follow step 5b. If all nee3dles
are working properly, proceed to step 6.
5a. If a needle is blocked (for example, if the reagent
cartridge was left overnight without cleaning), fill the
compartments with high-purity water, and immerse the
cartridge in a beaker with enough high-purity water to
cover the needles. Leave the cartridge in the beaker for
1 h, rinse it, and repeat step 4. Proceed to step 6.
5b. If the jet of water comes out at an angle, refill the
compartment with water and repeat step 4. If the water
still comes out at an angle, discard the cartridge.
Cleaning procedure for PyroMark Q24 Cartridge.
Filling cartridge compartments with high-purity water
Checking for blocked or damaged needles
Cleaning blocked needles
Drying the cartridge on a lint-free tissue
6. When all needles have been rinsed and tested, discard
the water and leave the reagent cartridge to dry on a
lint-free tissue.
7. When the reagent cartridge is dry, store the reagent
cartridge in a PyroMark Q96 HS Tip Holder Box to
protect it from dust and (sun)light.
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