Sartorius Vivaspin 500 User manual

Instructions for Use
Vivaspin®500 and 2
Centrifugal Ultrafiltration Units for General Laboratory Use
3104647-001-00

Contents
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Contents
1 About these Instructions.................................................5
1.1 Scope .................................................................5
1.2 Target Groups.........................................................7
1.3 Symbols Used.........................................................7
1.3.1 Warnings in Operation Descriptions...........................7
1.3.2 Other Symbols.................................................7
2 Safety Instructions .......................................................8
2.1 General Functions ....................................................8
2.2 Personnel Qualification ...............................................9
2.3 Significance of these Instructions.....................................9
2.4 Functionality of the Product ..........................................9
3 Product Description ....................................................10
3.1 Vivaspin®500........................................................10
3.2 Vivaspin®2 ............................................................11
3.3 Product Symbols .....................................................12
4 Process Preparation.....................................................13
4.1 Scope of Delivery ....................................................13
4.2 Unpacking ...........................................................13
5 Operation...............................................................14
5.1 Pre-Rinsing the Product .............................................14
5.2 Sanitizing the Product ...............................................14
5.3 Applying the Sample.................................................15
5.4 Inserting the Product into the Centrifuge............................16
5.5 Performing Filtration.................................................16
5.6 Removing the Sample................................................16
5.7 Vivaspin®2 ...........................................................17
5.7.1 Removing the Concentrator from the Filtrate Container .....17
5.7.2 Reverse spin with Vivaspin®2 .................................18
5.8 Desalting or Buffer Exchange ........................................18
6 Storage .................................................................19
6.1 Storing the Product ..................................................19

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7 Disposal................................................................20
7.1 Decontaminating the Product ......................................20
7.2 Disposing of the Product............................................20
8 Technical Specifications ................................................21
8.1 Dimensions ..........................................................21
8.2 Materials .............................................................21
8.3 Ambient Conditions..................................................22
8.4 Operating conditions ................................................22
8.4.1 Filtration Volumes ............................................22
8.4.2 Centrifugation Limit Values...................................23
8.5 Equipment Required.................................................23
8.5.1 Pipettes.......................................................23
8.5.2 Centrifuges ...................................................24
8.6 Sanitizing Methods ..................................................24
9 Typical Performance Characteristics....................................25
9.1 Vivaspin®500....................................................... 25
9.2 Vivaspin®2 .......................................................... 26
10 Chemical Compatibility.................................................27

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About these Instructions
1 About these Instructions
1.1 Scope
These instructions are part of the product. These instructions apply to the
following versions of the product:
Vivaspin®500 PES Quantity Prod. no.
3 kDa 25 | 100 VS0191 | VS0192
5 kDa 25 | 100 VS0111 | VS0112
10 kDa 25 | 100 VS0101 | VS0102
30 kDa 25 | 100 VS0121 | VS0122
50 kDa 25 | 100 VS0131 | VS0132
100 kDa 25 | 100 VS0141 | VS0142
300 kDa 25 | 100 VS0151 | VS0152
1,000 kDa 25 | 100 VS0161 | VS0162
0.2 μm 25 | 100 VS0171 | VS0172

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About these Instructions
Vivaspin®2 PES Quantity Prod. no.
3 kDa 25 | 100 VS0291 | VS0292
5 kDa 25 | 100 VS0211 | VS0212
10 kDa 25 | 100 VS0201 | VS0202
30 kDa 25 | 100 VS0221 | VS0222
50 kDa 25 | 100 VS0231 | VS0232
100 kDa 25 | 100 VS0241 | VS0242
300 kDa 25 | 100 VS0251 | VS0252
1,000 kDa 25 | 100 VS0261 | VS0262
0.2 μm 25 | 100 VS0271 | VS0272
Vivaspin®2 Cellulose
Triacetate Quantity Prod. no.
10 kDa 25 | 100 VS02V1 | VS02V2
20 kDa 25 | 100 VS02X1 | VS02X2
Vivaspin®2 Hydrosart®Quantity Prod. no.
2 kDa 25 | 100 VS02H91 | VS02H92
5 kDa 25 | 100 VS02H11 | VS02H12
10 kDa 25 | 100 VS02H01 | VS02H02
30 kDa 25 | 100 VS02H21 | VS02H22

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About these Instructions
1.2 Target Groups
The instructions are designed for the following target groups. The target
groups must possess the knowledge listed below.
Target Group Knowledge and Qualifications
Operator The operator of the product is responsible for compliance
with safety requirements and workplace safety regula-
tions. The operator must ensure that anyone working with
the product has access to the relevant information and is
trained to work with the product.
1.3 Symbols Used
1.3.1 Warnings in Operation Descriptions
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that may result in property damage if it is not avoided.
1.3.2 Other Symbols
t Required action: Describes actions that must be carried out.
The actions in the sequence must be carried out in succession.
y Result: Describes the result of the actions carried out.

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Safety Instructions
2 Safety Instructions
2.1 General Functions
The product is intended for the ultrafiltration and | or diafiltration of biological
and aqueous solutions. The sample solutions and volumes used must be
suitable for the product.
The filtration process must be carried out in a centrifuge. Macromolecules
that are sufficiently larger than the nominal pore size of the membrane are
retained above the membrane and progressively concentrated. The vertical
membrane inhibits membrane fouling while the built-in dead stop impedes
concentration to dryness and loss of sample.
The product is supplied non-sterile. It is intended for single use and must be
disposed of after one use.
The product is intended exclusively for use in accordance with these instruc-
tions. Any further use beyond this is considered improper.
Operating Conditions for the Product
The product is intended for general laboratory use.
The product may only be used with the equipment and under the operating
conditions described in the Technical Data section of these instructions.

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Safety Instructions
2.2 Personnel Qualification
Persons without sufficient knowledge in the safe use of the device can injure
themselves and others.
If a specific qualification is required for an activity:The target group is indi-
cated. If no qualification is specified: The activity can be carried out by the
target group “Operator”.
2.3 Significance of these Instructions
Failure to follow the instructions might have serious consequences, e.g.
danger to individuals.
tRead the instructions carefully and completely. The instructions for action
build on each other.
tEnsure that the information contained in these instructions is available to
all individuals working with the product.
2.4 Functionality of the Product
A damaged product or worn parts can lead to malfunctions or cause hazards
which are difficult to identify.
tOnly operate the product when it is safe and in perfect working order.

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Product Description
3 Product Description
3.1 Vivaspin®500
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Fig.1: Product overview (example)
Pos. Description
1 Concentrator
2 Membrane
3 Filtrate container