2. General
2. General
2.1 Introduction
The Columbus Washer is an in vitro diagnostic instrument for stripwise
processing of microplates in the 96 well format (384 well format as option). The
instrument is designed for professional use only and should only be operated by
trained personnel.
The instrument can be fitted with either an 8, 12, 16 way Manifold or a 384 Well
Manifold which are fitted with one aspirating and one dispensing needle per well.
The instrument can use up to nine software user-defined plate types that control
the dispensing and aspirating positions for round or flat bottomed plates.
The dispensing and aspirating speeds can be selected from five set speeds. For
dispensing, an additional drip mode setting is available which allows a wash
buffer to be added drop by drop.
These features allow the instrument to be used for all ELISA microplate washing
applications including Cell Washing applications.
Caution
The wash results obtained with the Columbus Washer are influenced by
the correct use of the instrument, according to the instructions given in
this IFU, as well as the liquid compounds used (reagents, wash buffer,
chemistry). The instructions for use, storage and other manipulations in
connection with samples or reagents have to be strictly followed. Taking
this fact into consideration, results must be interpreted carefully.
Caution
Before the instrument is installed and switched on,
it should be left to stand for at least three hours, so there is
no possibility of condensation causing a short circuit.
May 2003
Instructions for Use for Columbus Washer No. I 109 006 Rev No. 2.2
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