TissueLyser II User Manual 05/2016
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TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 96, with one 3 mm diameter tungsten carbide bead or one 5 mm
diameter stainless steel bead per collection microtube
TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 24, with one 3 mm diameter tungsten carbide bead or one 5 mm
or 7 mm diameter stainless steel bead per microcentrifuge tube
Damage to the clamps of the TissueLyser II
The clamps of the TissueLyser II are designed for use with the following QIAGEN adapters and
consumables:
TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 24 (cat. no. 69982) containing standard 2 ml microcentrifuge
tubes
TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 96 (cat. no. 69984) containing Collection Microtubes (racked)
(cat. no. 19560) sealed with Collection Microtube Caps (cat. no. 19566)
QIAGEN adapters together with the recommended tubes form a component that is of an optimal
thickness, allowing secure tightening of the clamps of the TissueLyser II without straining the
clamping mechanism.
Damage to the clamps of the TissueLyser II will occur if other components of reduced thickness are
installed. Therefore, the TissueLyser II must not be used with adapters from other suppliers or with
QIAGEN adapters containing tubes not recommended by QIAGEN.
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Requirements for TissueLyser II users
This table covers the general level of competence and training necessary for transportation,
installation, use, maintenance, and servicing of the TissueLyser II.
Task
Personnel
Training and experience
Transportation
No special requirements
No special requirements
Installation, routine use, and
maintenance
Laboratory technicians or
equivalent
Appropriately trained and
experienced personnel
Servicing
QIAGEN or an authorized agent
(service technicians)
*Use of the TissueLyser II with non-QIAGEN adapters has been tested by other suppliers (e.g., Roche recommend use of the
TissueLyser II with GS FLX Titanium emPCR Shaker Adapters, LV, which are accessories for the Genome Sequencer FLX
Instrument). Use of such adapters has not been tested by QIAGEN.
