VERSANT® kPCR Molecular System AD Decontaminating The Sample Block Job Aid

VERSANT® kPCR Molecular System AD Maintenance SIEMENS Healthineers Decontaminate the Sample Block (Weekly) Perform this procedure to eliminate fluorescent contaminants from the instrument sample block on a weekly basis. Contamination is generally evident in failed background contaminations where one or more wells QuantStudio 5 DX - consistently exhibit abnormally high signals. To decontaminate the sample block: 1. Identify the contaminated wells of the sample block 2. Prepare the instrument and access the sample block 0000000 a) Power off and unplug the instrument, allow it to cool for 15 minutes b) Pull the instrument drawer forward to expose the sample block c) Rinse the contaminated wells of the sample block *Procedure continued on next slide with a 70% ethanol solution d) Rinse the contaminated wells of the sample block 1 Effective Date: 22 JUL 2022| HOOD05162003277856 with deionized water Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 VERSANT® kPCR Molecular System AD Maintenance SIEMENS Healthineers Decontaminate the Sample Block To decontaminate the sample block: 3. Close the drawer and test the block for contamination QuantStudio 5 Dx a) Push the instrument drawer back into the instrument b) Plug in then power on the instrument 000009 ESS Note: If the contamination remains, contact a local technical support provider or distributor. 2 Effective Date: 22 JUL 2022| HOOD05162003277856 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2022 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens-healthineers.com 3 Effective Date: 22 JUL 2022| HOOD05162003277856 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2022