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SECTION 5. OMNI TIP™ PLASTIC PROBES
5.2 INSTALLING OMNI TIPS™
See Section 2.2
5.3 CHEMCIAL RESISTANCE
Omni Tips™ generator probes are made of polycarbonate and an amorphous
thermoplastic polythermide. The plastics used in Omni Tips™ have good
chemical resistance to weak acids, chlorides, hypochlorides, and many other
chemicals, allowing for reuse. However, phenol or guanidine-based reagents,
commonly used in PCR studies, are not recommended for extended use with
Omni Tips™. Exposure to these chemicals shortens the life of Omni Tips™
and usually results in disposal after each use. Therefore, reuse is not
guaranteed in such circumstances. If any cracking or brittleness is detected in
an Omni Tips™ generator probe, it is recommended that it be discarded.
Due to the many different chemicals and environments in which processing
takes place, it is the responsibility of the user to set sterilization guidelines
and protocols to optimize the life and performance of their Omni Tips™
generator probes.
CAUTION: Large, solid particles, such as frozen tissue, may cause damage to the
standard Omni Tip™ generator probes. Use the Hard Tissue Omni Tips™ for those
applications.
CAUTION: Omni Tip plastic probes should not be immersed above the cone leading
to the adapter during processing, since liquid may be drawn up the shaft and
contaminate the coupling.
WARNING: Safety glasses are recommended when using Omni Tip™ plastic probes.
It is possible for plastics to shatter or break after exposure to certain chemicals, or
after repeated autoclaving.