Use Instructions

Instructions For Use
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IFU-3M001-EN-00 (2021.03.05)
LOAA(Lab on An Array) Real-Time PCR Instrument
6.2.4. Decontamination of devices
1) Decontamination of cartridge loaders
a. Wear latex gloves on both hands and wipe the inside of the cartridge loader with a clean, soft cotton swab. Be
careful not to touch the measuring part.
b. Dispose of used cotton swabs with care not to contaminate elsewhere.
c. Do not disassemble the equipment or immerse it in water or cleaning solution. Also, do not clean it with water
or other solutions.
2) Decontamination of device enclosure
a. Wear latex gloves on both hands and wipe the outside of the equipment with a soft cloth moistened with
distilled water.
b. Do not pour or spray water directly on the equipment when cleaning it. Also, do not use excessive cleaning
fluid, as it may damage the equipment.
c. After 10 minutes, dampen the cloth with distilled water and thoroughly wipe the outside of the equipment.
d. Dispose of used cloth with care not to contaminate elsewhere.
6.2.5. Cleaning the touch LCD screen
1) Clean the touch LCD screen using commercially available LCD cleaning products.
2) Use a soft cloth not to make scratches on the screen.
6.2.6. Decontamination of bench top and other areas
1) Wear clean personal protective equipment such as laboratory gowns and latex gloves.
2) Spray 10% bleaching solution on possible contamination area. Allow the bleaching solution to reach with all
contaminants on the surface for at least 10 minutes.
3) Wipe this area with clean paper towel. Replace latex gloves.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice to clean with total three sheets of tissue.
5) Replace latex gloves. Spray distilled water to this area.
6) Wipe this area with new paper towel to dry it. Replace latex gloves.
7) Spray RNAZap or equivalent products to this area. Follow the product guidelines for proper use.
8) Spray distilled water to this area, rinse and wipe to dry.