Replace Panther Universal Fluids - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

Replace Panther Universal Fluids

To replace fluids:
1. Perform one of the following tasks:
Select the Fluid Kit A or Fluid Kit B status bar at the bottom of the screen.
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Open the Panther Universal Fluids Drawer.
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Select the Load Universal Fluids button on the Tasks screen.
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Warning—Do not open the Panther Universal Fluids drawer when
the instrument is in the Assay Processing state. Only open the
Panther Universal Fluids drawer when the instrument is in the
Setup or Ready state.
The Universal Fluid Bay window opens.
2. Check the remaining tests for each kit and determine if one or both kits need to be
replaced. Take into account the test count needed for system prime and sample
testing.
3. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings and remove the fluid bottles that need to be
replaced from the drawer.
4. If needed, remove any crystallization from the quick-connect fittings as follows:
a. Using DI water, dampen a wipe and wipe the connector on the tubing.
b. Remove the cap from the old bottle and rinse any crystallization off with a
squirt bottle containing fresh DI water. Ensure that the vent holes are clear of
any crystallization.
c. Cover the cap with a dry wipe, and tap it gently to remove water clinging to
the cap.
d. Rinse the quick-connect fitting and metal parts with DI water.
5. Remove the caps from the new bottles, and replace them with the caps
containing the quick-connect fittings.
6. Reseal the used fluid bottles with the caps from the new bottles and set aside.
7. Place the new bottles in the appropriate positions in the Universal Fluids Drawer.
8. Align RFID tags on bottles so that the white arrow above the tag is in line with the
arrow in the fluid drawer.
Each properly loaded fluid bottle will be represented by a green light on the
status panel in the Fluids Drawer. An invalid fluid bottle will generate a red light.
The LED light is off for an empty bottle position or an improperly aligned RFID
tag.
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Panther System Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
System Operation
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