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Maintenance
Decontamination procedure
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Perform decontamination in compliance with normal laboratory procedures. Follow any
decontamination instructions provided with the reagents used.
It is strongly recommended to perform a complete decontamination procedure before relocating the
μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate from one laboratory to another, or before sending it for service. The
μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate should be placed in its own case. For shipping the μDrop or μDrop Duo
Plate, the case must be put in a shipping box to prevent the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate from breaking
during shipping.
Examples of decontaminants:
• Virkon solution 1–3%
• Glutaraldehyde solution 4%
• Chloramine T
• Microcide SQ
TM
1:64
• Decon 90 min. 4%
To decontaminate the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate:
1. Prepare the decontaminant.
2. Clean the low-volume area. Ensure that you are wearing disposable gloves. Refer to “
.
3. Disinfect the outside of the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate or remove stains using a cloth dampened
with the decontaminant solution.
4. Place the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate in a plastic bag. Ensure that the lid is open.
5. Place a cloth soaked in a prepared decontaminant solution into the bag. Ensure that the cloth is
not in constant contact with the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate during the decontamination
procedure.
6. Close the bag firmly and leave the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate in the bag for at least 24 hours.
7. Remove the μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates from the bag.
8. After decontamination, clean the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate using a mild detergent.
CAUTION
Autoclaving is not allowed because it can break the μDrop or μDrop Duo Plate.
