Figure 124. Disposing Of Liquid Waste Container Contents (Example) - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

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2. Select the Unlock Waste Bay button.
Once the Waste Bay is accessible: 
1. Slide the Panther Waste Drawer completely open, remove the Liquid Waste Container
from the drawer, and transfer it to the disposal location.
2. Carefully remove the bottle cap from the Liquid Waste Container and add an equal
volume of 5–7% sodium hypochlorite solution to the container.
3. Allow the sodium hypochlorite solution to remain in the Liquid Waste Container for
one (1) hour, and then discard in the dirty sink. Slowly pour the contents of the Liquid
Waste Container into the designated sink or receptacle.
Warning—Tilt the Liquid Waste Container appropriately to ensure no
waste enters the tubing within the container. Use the numerous holds
on the container to aide in pouring of the contents.

Figure 124. Disposing of Liquid Waste Container Contents (Example)

4. Replace the cap on the Liquid Waste Container.
5. Return the Liquid Waste Container to its position in the Waste Drawer and press down
firmly to connect the fittings to ensure a sealed connection.
6. Carefully lift the waste cover off the Solid Waste Container, handling it only by the
sides. Place the waste cover inside the Solid Waste Container.
7. Remove the solid waste from the system and insert the bag into an additional waste
bag.
8. Remove and dispose the waste bag according to laboratory policies.
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Panther System
Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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