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  1. questionCan Navicyte chambers be sterilized?
    Yes, chambers can be disinfected with 50% bleach, or sterilized with Wescodyne or an ethylene oxide (i.e. ETO) treatment. Alternatively, cleaning agents such as Ter-g-A-Zyme made by Alconox can be used. This is a concentrated anionic detergent with protease enzymes for manual and ultrasonic clea ...

  2. questionCan the gas manifold be used with the horizontal diffusion system?
    The gas manifold is not normally used with the horizontal chamber. Normally, if a gassed solution needs to be introduced into the horizontal chamber it will first be bubbled into the media, which is then pumped into the basolateral chamber. Since the gas manifold is basically twelve needle valve ...

  3. questionHow should the Navicyte chambers be cleaned?
    Organic cleaning solutions such as as methanol or ethanol should never be used, nor should diffusion chambers be washed with alcohol or autoclaved; as the chambers will be damaged.New diffusion chambers require an initial washing to remove all traces of machine lubricants. Ultrasonic cleaning wi ...

  4. questionWhat are the differences between round and slotted inserts?
    Round and slotted inserts can be interchanged provided the tissue is large enough. Usually, a slotted insert is employed for a small diameter intestinal section. The extra length increases the surface area while accommodating the small width.

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