Hologic Panther System - Clean the Sample Shield; Table 93. Mag Wash Cleaning Inventory

Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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Maintenance
This maintenance task requires the following inventory:
Consumable Minimum Quantity
MTUs 10 Tests
Tips 2 Tips
Waste 20 Tests
Panther Universal Fluid Kit
A or B
15 Tests
Mag Wash
Cleaning Solution
25.5 mL
Table 93. Mag Wash Cleaning Inventory
To perform the Mag Wash Clean maintenance task:
1. Load a new bottle of Mag Wash Cleaning Solution in the cleaning solution slot
according to the Replace Mag Wash Cleaning Solution instructions, if needed (see
Replace Mag Wash Cleaning Solution on page 209).
2. Prior to the time that the task will be performed, ensure that a sufficient inventory of the
required materials will be available when this maintenance task will begin.
3. Initiate the maintenance task via one of the following two (2) methods:
l Schedule a recurring date and time for this maintenance task to be automatically
performed following instructions in the Schedule an Automated Maintenance
Task section (see Schedule an Automated Maintenance Task on page 193).
l Perform this task manually as follows:
a. Ensure that the instrument is in the Setup or Ready state.
b. Select the Mag Wash Clean task on the Maintenance Activities screen.
c. Select Start.
The Run Maintenance Task screen for the Mag Wash Cleaning task opens.
d. Select Start.
The Run Maintenance Task screen for the Mag Wash Cleaning task
updates with an estimated completion time.
e. Once the maintenance task has completed, select Done.
Clean the Sample Shield
Clean the Sample Shield weekly in order to properly maintain a clean environment within
the system. Perform this task when the instrument is in the Setup or Ready states.
Complete the procedure as part of Monthly Maintenance and additionally as needed.