Parallel Needle Array Care and Cleaning
Needle Array electrodes are disposable arrays made of medical grade plastic with surgical steel needles. However, needle arrays can be reused. Please monitor effectiveness. Once effectiveness decreases the needle array electrodes should be disposed of according to your facilities sharps protocol.
| Order No. | Description | Qty |
| 47-0043 | 4-Needle Array, 4 mm gap, 3 mm length | 1 ea |
| 47-0045 | 4-Needle Array, 4 mm gap, 5 mm length | 1 ea |
| 47-0070 | 6-Needle Array, 6 mm gap, 10 mm length | 1 ea |
| 47-0080 | 6-Needle Array, 6 mm gap, 25 mm length | 1 ea |
| 47-0086 | 6-Needle Array, 6 mm gap, 16 mm length | 1 ea |
| 45-0168 | 2-Needle Array Kit, 5 mm gap, pkg. of 6, with Needle Array Handle | 1 kit |
| 45-0121 | 2-Needle Array Electrodes, 5 mm gap, pkg. of 6 (requires 47-0090 adapter and 45-0206 handle | 1 pkg |
Cleaning should take place immediately following use.
Post Electroporation Electrode Care
- Rinse electrode contract area in warm water.
- Wash with dilute detergent (1% V/V). Needles may be brushed gently with a soft brush (for example toothbrush).
- Rinse well with Lab Grade Deionized Water
- Air Dry
- Check for bent or depressed needles; all needles should be equal length
- Discard any needle arrays with bent or uneven length needles.
Electrode Sterilization
- Soak needle end of electrode for 10 minutes in 4% Sodium Hydroxide (suggested use vessel such as a petri dish).
- Rinse well with sterile lab grade water
- Spray with 70% alcohol
- Air dry
- Replace needle protection cap for storage until next use.
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