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Cleaning and Sterilisation.
•
Collection trays and cartridge holders should be cleaned and sterilised in
accordance with laboratory procedure.
•
The UV treatment option on the control screen gives a 30 minute UV light
exposure (see page 9).
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In the event of gross contamination of the heating block or machine, clean
with a cotton swab and wipe with 0.5% bleach followed by a thorough
removal of the bleach with water-dampened swabs and wipes.
•
Aluminium parts of this machine should not be soaked in Virkon or Bleach.
Extended use of chemical agents such as these will corrode the parts.
WARNING
D
O NOT GET LIQUIDS INSIDE THE MACHINE
If you are forced to use bleach, make sure that ALL of it is removed.
Inspection and Maintenance
The PDQeX has been designed to require no operator maintenance.
Disposal of Waste
Used PDQeX tubes are to be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance to
laboratory protocols.
Contact Information
MicroGEM
The Innovation Centre
2 Venture Road
Southampton
S016 7NP UK
Tel: +
1 434 529 8212 EST
Web:
Email:
info@
microgembio
.com
