UniCel DxC 600/800 Twice Weekly Maintenance

Step Action

1 Perform the Clean Flow Cell (Automated) procedure

UniCel DxC 600/800 Weekly Maintenance

Step Action

1 Perform the Check Reagent Levels procedure

2 Perform the Replace Cuvette Wiper procedure

3 Perform the Clean Probes (Exterior) procedure

4 Perform the Inspect Sample Syringes procedure

Perform the Clean ALBm and TPm Cup Modules procedure

5
(DxC 800 only)

Perform the Clean Flow Cell, Cups and CC Probes/Mixers

6
(Automated) procedure.

7 Perform the Check CL Calibration Span procedure

8 Initial and Date Electronic Maintenance Log

For Training Purposes Only

These job aids are shortened versions of the procedures found in the
source below. Information in the job aid is correct as of the date
published. Verify you have the correct information.
Source:
DxC Synchron Clinical Systems Instructions For Use PN A93719
Version AA, October 2010

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 Clean Flow Cell (Automated)

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 Check Reagent Levels

Select Rgts/Cal

Review the second page screen

Open the middle door

Compare the reagent levels in the bottles with the

percentages on the screen
(Wash Conc, No Foam, and Auto Gloss)

Adjust the volume for each reagent, as needed

Load a new bottle of reagent, as needed

Close middle door of the instrument

Proceed to next
maintenance
task

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 Replace Cuvette Wiper

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 Clean Probes (Exterior)

Press the STOP button.

Wait for System Status to be Stopped

Remove cuvette wash station cover, reaction carousel

cover and sample carousel cover
Wear the wrist
ground strap when
performing this
Wipe the outside and bottom of any exposed portions of the procedure.
sample and reagent probes, and all of the cuvette wash
station probes. Use a separate pad moistened with 70%
isopropyl alcohol for each probe

Reinstall covers

Select <OK> (to clear

pop-up message)

Select Instr Cmd

Select <1> Home

Proceed to next
maintenance
task

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 Inspect Sample Syringes

Inspect MC and CC sample syringes for discoloration

Product Corrective Action letter PCA-10409

No Is Yes Replace the complete sample syringe

Continue to
discoloration assembly (glass barrel and plunger) if
next procedure
seen? any discoloration is observed

Select:
Utils from the menu bar
2 Maintenance
7 Syringe Rod Replacement
Continue

Wear the wrist Remove the old complete sample syringe assembly:
ground strap when Unscrew the syringe barrel to release it from the top
performing this Luer-lock fitting
procedure. Unscrew the round plunger end
Discard the complete sample syringe assembly

Install a new complete sample syringe assembly:

Aspirate DI water into the syringe. Check for bubbles on
the plunger tip and remove bubbles (if present) prior to
installation
Screw the round plunger end onto the adaptor
Carefully pull the syringe barrel upward until the syringe
fitting is engaged
Turn the syringe barrel and lock in place

Select OK
Select Close

Prime the syringe

Select Utils
Select 1 Prime
Select CC F2 or MC F4 (based on syringe changed)
Select Sample Delivery Subsystem
Type 10 in the Number of primes to repeat field
Select Start Prime

Check syringes and tubing for air bubbles during priming .

If bubbles persist after priming:
Remove syringe, re-install and prime again

Select Instr Cmd from the menu bar. Select 1 Home

Proceed to next
Record completion of this procedure in the
maintenance
instrument Action Log
task

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 Clean ALBm and TPm Cup Modules (DxC 800 ONLY)

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 Clean Flow Cell, Cups, and CC Probes/Mixers (Automated)

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 Check the CL Span

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 Initial and Date Electronic Maintenance Log

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