Maintenance; Servicing; Cleaning - Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Manual Del Usuario

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Maintenance

5.1

Servicing

If the gentleMACS™ Octo Dissociator with Heaters needs servicing, send the instrument back to an authorized
Miltenyi Biotec service provider. Ensure that all parts are decontaminated and sterilized (for details, refer to
section 5.2). Use the original packaging material.
Do not service the instrument yourself. Service needed on components inside the instrument must be carried
out only by personnel trained and authorized by Miltenyi Biotec. Servicing and an improperly serviced
instrument may result in mechanical hazards, optical radiation hazards, electric shock, or personally injury or
even death. Read the chapter
5.2

Cleaning

Read the section
cord before cleaning the instrument. Do not allow fluids or objects to enter the interior of the instrument. Large
amounts of accidentally spilled liquid are automatically collected in the Trough of the gentleMACS™ Octo
Dissociator with Heaters. Use a pipette to aspirate the liquid before removing the Trough for cleaning and
sterilizing. If biohazardous material is or has been used always use personal safety equipment while removing
parts of the gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters for cleaning or sterilization.
In case of spillage or contamination, clean the instrument appropriately.
For decontamination, wipe the instrument with 70% ethanol. Clean the instrument only with cleaning agents
that are non-corrosive and not damaging to the plastic housing of the gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with
Heaters. Suitable cleaning agents include household detergents and 70% ethanol. Do not use acetone or any
aggressive agents. If in doubt, contact Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support.
Note: Do not leave gentleMACS Heaters and Tubes attached to the instrument while it is not in use.
1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning the instrument.
2. Remove the Safety Shield.
3. Remove the Sleeves from the instrument for cleaning and/or sterilization.
4. Remove the Trough for cleaning.
Important safety information .
Risk of electric shock in the chapter Important safety information . Unplug the power
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