CHAPTER 9 Cleaning and Maintenance
9-38 Sysmex XE-5000 Instructions for Use
Revised April 2007 EU
9.16 Replacing the piercer
When sampler analysis (piercing operation) exceeds 30,000
cycles, replace the piercer. After piercing exceeds 30,000
cycles, the message “Change Piercer” will be displayed.
Reagent name Display units
Reduction
units
Reagent
container
content
volume
EPK ** L 1 L 20.0 L
ESE **.* L 0.5 L 20.0 L
SLS **.* L 0.5 L 5.0 L
FBA **.* L 0.5 L 5.0 L
FFD **.* L 0.5 L 5.0 L
FFS *** mL 10 mL 42 mL
SIM **.* L 0.5 L 10.0 L
SNR **.* L 0.1 L 3.6 L
RED **.* L 0.1 L 1.0 L
Risk of infection
When replacing the piercer, always wear gloves. Also,
after completion of the operation, wash your hands
with disinfectant.
If your hands are contaminated by blood, you might be
infected by pathogen, etc.
Warning!
Before operating with the front cover open, be sure to
set the stop bar. Otherwise, the cover can drop down
and injure your head.