7. Performance Testing/ Quality Control
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8. Place Greiner-F plate back onto lab balance and record weight of remaining
liquid.
Interpretation of Results for Residual Volume Check
1. Pass: average residual volume per plate has to be <= 0.190 grams.
2. Fail: average residual volume per plate > 0.190 grams.
Interpretation of Results for Dispense Accuracy
1. Pass: dispense accuracy per plate must be >= 18.8 grams and <= 19.6 grams.
2. Fail: dispense accuracy is outside of the above-mentioned range.
Troubleshooting the QC Procedure
1. If the HYDROFLEX PLUS has failed the above tests, perform thorough
cleaning step using RINSE NIGHT procedure (see Rinse Night on page 59).
2. Disinfect manifold according to procedure described in chapter 8.8 Instrument
Disinfection of this manual.
3. Clean the manifold using the provided cleaning-tool for aspiration needles.
4. Repeat QC-procedure mentioned above.
5. If results still fail, inform service technician.
WARNING
ALL PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT THAT COME INTO CONTACT
WITH POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL MUST BE TREATED AS
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS AREAS.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO ADHERE TO APPLICABLE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, (INCLUDING THE WEARING OF POWDER-FREE
GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING) TO
AVOID POTENTIAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTAMINATION WHEN
PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES AND ALSO WHEN MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE INSTRUMENT.
