FAQs about Sapphire Pipette Tips
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Especially in the research and laboratory environment, the changeover from previously used laboratory products to new items often presents a great challenge and raises many questions. We would like to provide you with the best possible support to ensure that the changeover to our new Sapphire pipette tips goes smoothly. In addition to our personal customer service, we have summarised the most frequently asked questions and important information for you here:
Please have a look at our cross reference list (order no. F074014) in order to find your new tip and rack.
The new Sapphire tips are compatible with most pipettes working with standard pipette tips (e.g. Eppendorf, Gilson, Sarstedt, VWR etc.). For details see our tip fit chart (order no. F074016).
Please ask your GBO sales contact for the country-specific recycling process.
No, the refill inserts are optimised for our patent-pending Sapphire racks.
Yes, the transparency / stability of the new Sapphire racks after 50 cycles is still excellent ā and the rack can withstand many more cycles. Please note that the racks should be autoclaved with closed hinge to avoid contamination.
The tips are sterilised with electron-beam (e-beam) irradiation and have an SAL (sterility assurance level) of 10-6.
The tip volume, tip description, article number and batch number are printed on the rack insert for perfect traceability of the tips. The bulkware tips have the above mentioned information printed on the bag label. In addition, colour coding helps distinguish the different tip volumes.
The tip end is straight and not bevelled as tips with straight end do show less droplet formation.
No, the filter tips are only available sterile and we do not recommend autoclaving the filter tips.
No, the hydrophobic polyethylene filters are not self-sealing, but they prevent aerosol contamination. In addition, if the liquid comes into contact with the filter, the whole sample can still be recovered.
Yes, all our new Sapphire tips were tested for leachables and are save for use.
