Sterilization And Disinfection; Tube Breakage - Beckman Coulter J-Lite JLA 16.250 Instruction Manual

J-Lite JLA-16.250 Rotor

STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION

TUBE BREAKAGE

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Flammability hazard. Do not use in or near operating centrifuges.
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While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they
do not damage the rotor or components, no guarantee of sterility or
disinfection is expressed or implied. When sterilization or disinfec-
tion is a concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding
proper methods to use.
If the rotor or other components are contaminated with toxic or patho-
genic materials, follow appropriate decontamination procedures as
outlined by your laboratory safety officer. Refer to Rotors and Tubes
to evaluate your rotor's ability to withstand a given chemical solution.
• The rotor and all rotor components can be autoclaved at 121°C for
up to one hour. Place the rotor in the autoclave upside down, with
the lid removed.
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• Ethanol (70%) or hydrogen peroxide (6%) may be used on
all rotor components, including those made of plastic. Bleach
(sodium hypochlorite) may be used, but may cause discoloration
of anodized surfaces. Use the minimum immersion time for each
solution, per laboratory standards.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that
they do not damage components, no guarantee of sterility or disinfec-
tion is expressed or implied. When sterilization or disinfection is a
concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper
methods to use.
Refer to publication IN-192, included in each box of tubes or bottles,
for tube and bottle sterilization and disinfection procedures.
If a glass bottle or tube breaks, remove the glass very carefully from
the rotor and/or adapter. Imbedded glass particles that remain in the
rotor cavities or adapters can cause tube failure during subsequent
runs. Clean the rotor thoroughly immediately following a bottle or
tube breakage.