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To reduce the risk of environmental contamination:
◼ Contact Quidel Technical Support at 800.874.1517 for the return or disposal of Sofia 2. See
page 3 for additional contact information.
◼ Clean Sofia 2 per the Maintenance and Cleaning section of this User Manual prior to
return or disposal.
◼ Sofia 2 must be disposed of in a safe and compliant manner. Applicable Federal, State, and
Local regulatory requirements shall be followed to ensure Sofia 2 is not disposed of as
municipal waste. If you are unsure of the proper methods for disposal, contact a certified
waste broker for guidance.
Note: Medical equipment that may have come into contact with potentially infectious materials
(e.g., patient samples, blood, serum, etc.) must be properly decontaminated prior to disposal or
recycling.