Step 6. Clean The Panther Waste Drawer - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

17. Use a wipe moistened with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared
Bleach Enhancer solution to thoroughly wipe down the outside of the NaOCl
Bottle. Wipe all parts of the cap, including the bottle and cap threads.
18. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surface with a wipe moistened with DI water.
19. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surface.
20. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 17 and 19.
21. Rinse the quick connect fitting with DI water. Clear the vent hole, if clogged,
before continuing if necessary.
22. Fill the bottle to the fill line with 5.0%–7.0% sodium hypochlorite solution and re-
cap.
23. Place the cleaned and refilled NaOCl Bottle back in the Universal Fluid Drawer
with the handle pointing towards the center of the drawer.
24. Place the two (2) kits of fluids in the Universal Fluids Drawer according to the
instructions provided in steps 3–16 of the Load Universal Fluids section (see
Load Universal Fluids on page 98). Ensure that the bottles in each fluid set are
grouped together as they had been prior to removal.

Step 6. Clean the Panther Waste Drawer

Before starting the procedure, obtain a new Waste Bag and Waste Cover.
To clean the Panther Waste Drawer:
1. Open the Panther Waste Drawer.
2. Disconnect the Liquid Waste Container and place it on an absorbent pad for later
cleaning. Do not place the Liquid Waste Container in the same area where
assay reagents or specimens are prepared.
3. Dispose of the MTU Waste Bag and MTU Waste Cover according to laboratory
policies.
4. Inspect the drawer for any liquid spills. If any spills are found, contact Hologic
Technical Support.
5. Clean the Waste Drawer and Solid Waste Container surfaces thoroughly with a
wipe moistened with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared
Bleach Enhancer solution.
6. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surface with a wipe moistened with DI water.
7. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surface.
8. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 5 and 7.
9. Fit a new Waste Bag into the Solid Waste Container taking care to perform the
following tasks.
Press the bag down into the Solid Waste Container, smoothing the sides of
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