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Maintenance of the CBNAAT instrument is an essential activity to be performed in the laboratory setting and involves:

Preventive Maintenance Tasks

  • Performed regularly by the user
  • Ensure the good performance of the system
  • Avoid problems of malfunction

Need-based Maintenance Tasks

  • Performed in specific situations
  • Performed or guided by manufacturer representatives

 

Frequency-based Tasks for the CBNAAT Instrument

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUAL OR AFTER 2000 TESTS PER MODULE
  • Remove and properly dispose off cartridges
  • Clean and disinfect the work area
  • Put on a dust cover when the instrument is not in use
  • Disinfect the instrument’s surface
  • Disinfect cartridge bay interior and plunger rod
  • Filter cleaning

 
  • Disinfect cartridge bay interior and plunger rod
  • Clean instrument filter 
  • Archive and back-up test results
  • Filter cleaning

 

Module Xpert Check (calibration) and maintenance of the module  

 

Materials Required for CBNAAT Instrument  Maintenance

  • Freshly prepared 1% sodium hypochlorite solution
  • 70% Ethanol
  • Wipes, tissues, or cotton
  • Disposable gloves 
  • Clean water and soap (for washing the filters)
  • Replacement filters for the fan (available from the manufacturer). 

 

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LMS Page Link
https://cms.swasth-egurukul.in/en/page-preview/42116

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