Hologic thinprep 2000 - Evacuation Failure. Check Filter

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INSTRUMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
6.22 ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
Evacuation Failure. Check Filter
Reason for Message
This message appears when the instrument detects a failure to completely evacuate filtrate from the
filter after cell collection is complete.
Possible Causes
• Waste bottle cap is not secure.
• Waste filter is wet.
• System hardware malfunction.
• Waste tubing is disconnected or obstructed at any point.
• Damaged ThinPrep Pap test filter.
Procedure
See flowchart on next page.
Notes
Check the waste bottle daily prior to beginning slide processing. Make sure that the fluid level does
not exceed the “Max” mark on the waste bottle label.
If the waste bottle is overfilled, it may be necessary to remove the waste fitting with the waste filter
from the rear of the instrument to allow the fluid to drain from the waste filter. Reattach the fitting
and attempt to run a blank on the processor. If the error persists, replace the waste tubing, or waste
filter, as described in “WASTE TUBING REPLACEMENT” on page 7.10.