Important; Instrument Disposal - Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Manual Del Usuario

Note: To remove the Trough pull on one side of the Trough. Avoid pulling on both sides at the same time.
Figure 5.1: Disassembly of the gentleMACS Octo with Heaters for cleaning.
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WARNING! Optical radiation emitted from gentleMACS Tube and Safety Shield illumination light emitting
diodes (LEDs) may be harmful to the eyes at close viewing distances when the Trough is removed. Do not stare
at operating LEDs from a distance less than 20 cm when the Trough is removed. Read the chapter
safety information.
5. The surface of the gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters should be cleaned with a cloth soaked with a
detergent-containing aqueous solution or 70% ethanol. Carefully wipe all parts.
Note: For cleaning, wipe the gentleMACS Heaters carefully with a soft cloth soaked with 70% ethanol. Do not
use any detergents. Do not soak the gentleMACS Heaters directly into any cleaning solution.
6. Repeat the procedure with another cloth soaked with distilled water.
7. If the homogenized substances are not water-soluble, it is recommended to wipe all parts with ethanol.
Contact Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support for further advice.
8. If necessary, exchange the Sleeves and the Trough.
9. Reassemble the parts while ensuring that the removes parts snap into position correctly. Ensure that the
orientation of the Trough and the Safety Shield is correct.
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Instrument disposal

The gentleMACS™ Octo Dissociator with Heaters must be disposed of in accordance with the biosafety level of
its use. Potentially contaminated parts must be sterilized before disposal, in accordance with local laboratory
regulations.
WARNING! Decontamination is the responsibility of the operator of the instrument. Contaminated instruments
or contaminated parts of the instrument must not be sent or given to any person.
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