Autoclaving; Centrifuge Containers - Hettich ROTIXA 500 RS Mode D'emploi

38.3

Autoclaving

The following accessories may be autoclaved at 121°C / 250°F (20 min):
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Swing-out rotors
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Angle rotors made of aluminium
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Hangers made of metal
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Lid with bio-seal
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Adapter
Nothing definitive can be said about the degree of sterility.
The lids of the rotors and containers must be removed before autoclaving.
Autoclaving accelerates the ageing process of plastics. In addition, it can cause discolourations in plastics.
After autoclaving, the rotors and the accessories must be visually inspected for damage and any damaged
parts must be exchanged immediately.
If there are signs of crack formation, brittleness or wear, immediately replace the sealing ring in question.
In the case of lids with sealing rings which cannot be replaced, the entire lid must be exchanged.
To guarantee the leak-tightness of the bio-safety systems, the sealing rings must not be handled with
talcum powder after autoclaving.
38.4

Centrifuge containers

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With leakiness or after the breakage of centrifuging containers broken container parts, glass splinters and leaked
centrifugation material are to be completely removed.
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The rubber inserts as well as the plastic sleeves of the rotors are to be replaced after a glass breakage.
Remaining glass splinters cause further glass breakage!
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If this concerns infectious material, a disinfection process is to be executed immediately.
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