INSTRUMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
6.6
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
Insert Fix Bath to Continue Processing
Reason for Message
This message appears when the instrument does not detect the presence of the fixative vial. The pro-
cessor will pause until the operator corrects the situation.
Note:
The processor can only detect the presence or absence of a fixative vial. It cannot determine if
the fixative vial contains fixative solution.
Possible Causes
• Fixative bath not installed.
• Fixative bath improperly installed due to obstruction.
• System hardware malfunction.
Procedure
See flowchart on next page.
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