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Millex-GP Sterilizing Filter Unit
How to Use the Millex Sterilizing Filter Unit
This section lists warnings and cautions and provides steps to use the Millex sterilizing filter unit.
WARNINGS:
■ To ensure sterility, do not use this product if the package is damaged.
■ Do not use this product as an in-line filter for intravenous fluid administration; it was not
designed for long-term continuous use.
■ Do not use with syringes smaller than 10 cc because pressures in excess of the maxi-
mum pressure rating may be reached, potentially causing damage to the filter unit and/or
personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
■ Do not use the Millex filter unit to filter fluids at temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F).
■ Do not use the Millex filter unit to filter emulsions or suspensions because it was not
designed for that purpose.
■ Do not use it to filter solutions containing 5 milligrams (mg) or less of active drug materi-
als unless binding studies have been performed.
■ Do not use the same Millex filter unit to filter solutions in both directions.
■ Do not re-sterilize or reuse the Millex filter unit. It is a single-use only device.
Procedure for Using the Millex Sterilizing Filter Unit
To view the steps for using a Millex sterilizing filter unit, see the "Overview of Procedure"
section at the back of this user guide.
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