Microfluidics

Microfluidizer Cleaning Protocol for Cell Disruption Applications
General protocol for cell lysis samples and cleaning on a Microfluidizer: Flush alcohol solution through the lines with water* while checking prime status...
Wed, 5 Jan, 2022 at 2:52 PM
MF - No Sample from Outlet (Machine Not Cycling) or "Cylinder Motion Fault"
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - YES (by customer) This is likely to be a blocked chamber. On digital machines - an error message wil...
Mon, 18 Jul, 2022 at 3:16 PM
MF - Leaking from Isolator
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - NO If a customer gets in touch reporting a leak, the first thing to ascertain is where is the leak. If t...
Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 at 2:49 PM
MF - Leaking from Pump Head
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - NO As with any leak reported from a Microfluidiser, the first thing to ascertain is where the leak is fro...
Thu, 17 Mar, 2022 at 9:09 AM
MF - Leaking (from Chamber, HP Lines, etc)
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - YES (by customer) This is a relatively straight-forward issue to diagnose and fix by the customer themse...
Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 at 4:09 PM
MF - No Sample from Outlet (Machine is Cycling)
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - MAYBE If the machine is cycling but no sample is coming out of the product outlet, the only really viable...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 12:24 PM
MF - "Empty Reservoir" Fault
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - NO Relevant to LM20 and M110Pv3 instruments. On these digital machines, an error message can occur st...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 1:58 PM
MF - Processing Not As Effective as Before / Can't Reach High Pressure
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - YES This will most likely manifest as a report from the customer that either:  - The instrument can...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 3:31 PM
MF M110Pv2 - Hydraulics Making Unusual "Rattling" Sound
Diagnosable remotely - YES Fixable remotely - NO This problem is relevant to M110Pv2 instruments. It will manifest as nothing happening when trying...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Pneumatic pump retracting but not extending after service [draft]
Symptoms Following  a PM service pneumatic pump appeared to be working; cycled without pump head attached but at required more than minimum pressure to st...
Wed, 24 May, 2023 at 10:02 AM