Tube Breakage; Decontamination; Sterilization And Disinfection - Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Tube Breakage

If a glass tube breaks, and all the glass is not contained in the bucket or rotor, you must thoroughly
clean the interior of the chamber bowl.
WARNING
Be careful when examining or cleaning the sealing gasket or chamber, as sharp
glass fragments may be embedded in their surfaces.
1
Examine the gasket to make sure that no glass particles are retained in it.
a. Carefully remove any glass particles that may remain.
2
Carefully wipe away any glass particles that remain in the bowl.

Decontamination

If the centrifuge and/or accessories are contaminated with radioactive or pathogenic solutions,
perform appropriate decontamination procedures. Refer to Chemical Resistances (IN-175) to be sure
the decontamination method will not damage any part of the centrifuge.

Sterilization and Disinfection

The centrifuge is finished with urethane paint. Ethanol (70%)
Chemical Resistances for more information regarding chemical resistance of centrifuge and
accessory materials.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they do not damage the
centrifuge, no guarantee of sterility or disinfection is expressed or implied. When sterilization or
disinfection is a concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper methods to use.
* Flammability hazard. Do not use in or near operating centrifuges.
PN B05529AE
Care and Maintenance
Tube Breakage
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