FACSFlow™ Sheath Fluid

Catalog No. 342003—20 L

23-22492(04)
2021-11
English

1. INTENDED USE
BD FACSFlow™ Sheath Fluid transports particles through the fluidics lines of the flow cytometer, directing
them to the center of the stream.

2. SUMMARY OF THE TEST

BD FACSFlow™ Sheath Fluid is formulated to have low levels of particulates and autofluorescence to reduce
clogging of the fluidics lines and ensure a high fluorescent signal to noise ratio.

Principle of the Procedure

The sheath fluid focuses cells and particles into the center of a fluid stream so that they pass one at a time
through the flow cytometer’s flow cell where they are excited by a laser beam and then analyzed.

3. COMPOSITION
BD FACSFlow™ Sheath Fluid is a sodium azide-free sheath fluid optimized for use on BD flow cytometers. Go
to regdocs.bd.com/regdocs/sdsSearch to download the Safety Data Sheet.

Storage and Handling

Store at 2°C–30°C. Do not use after the expiration date. Do not freeze. Do not use the sheath fluid if you
observe any change in appearance or if it becomes contaminated.
Dispose of waste, unused fluid, and the container with proper precautions in accordance with federal, state,
and local regulations. Do not reuse the container.

Precautions
• Use proper lifting techniques when moving the container.

4. INSTRUMENTS
BD FACSFlow™ Sheath Fluid can be used on appropriate BD flow cytometers. See the user documentation for
your instrument for more detailed information.

5. PROCEDURE
Use the product as it is supplied. No preparation or dilution is needed. See the instrument’s user
documentation for more information.

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NOTICE
EU Only: Users should report any serious incident related to the device to the Manufacturer and National
Competent Authority.
Outside EU: Contact your local BD representative for any incident or inquiry related to this device.

WARRANTY
Unless otherwise indicated in any applicable BD general conditions of sale for non-US customers, the
following warranty applies to the purchase of these products.
THE PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER ARE WARRANTED ONLY TO CONFORM TO THE QUANTITY AND CONTENTS STATED ON THE LABEL
OR IN THE PRODUCT LABELING AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. BD DISCLAIMS HEREBY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. BD’S SOLE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO EITHER REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE. BD IS NOT LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING PERSONAL
INJURY, OR ECONOMIC LOSS, CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT.

TRADEMARKS
BD, the BD Logo and FACSFlow are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company or its affiliates.
© 2021 BD. All rights reserved.

HISTORY
Revision Date Changes made

23-22492(04) 2021-11 Initial release.

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SYMBOLS GLOSSARY [L006715(06) 2021-08]
Some symbols listed below may not apply to this product.
US Customers only: For symbol glossary, refer to bd.com/symbols-glossary

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Manufacturer
Patient number
Authorized representative in the European Community

Authorised representative in Switzerland This way up

Date of manufacture
Do not stack

Use-by date
Single sterile barrier system
Batch code
Contains or presence of phthalate: combination of bis(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
Catalogue number
Collect separately
Serial number Indicates separate collection for waste of electrical and electronic equipment
required.
Sterile
CE marking; Signifies European technical conformity
Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques

Sterilized using ethylene oxide Device for near-patient testing

Sterilized using irradiation

Device for self-testing
Sterilized using steam or dry heat
This only applies to US: “Caution: Federal Law restricts this device to
Do not resterilize sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.”
Country of manufacture
“CC” shall be replaced by either the two letter or the three letter country
Non-sterile code.

Collection time
Do not use if package is damaged and consult instructions for use
Cut
Sterile fluid path
Peel here
Sterile fluid path (ethylene oxide)
Collection date
Sterile fluid path (irradiation)

Keep away from light

Fragile, handle with care

Keep away from sunlight Hydrogen gas is generated

Keep dry Perforation

Lower limit of temperature

Start panel sequence number
Upper limit of temperature

End panel sequence number

Temperature limit

Internal sequence number

Humidity limitation
Medical device
Biological risks
Contains hazardous substances
Do not re-use
Ukrainian conformity mark
Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use
Meets FCC requirements per 21 CFR Part 15
Caution
UL product certification for US and Canada
Contains or presence of natural rubber latex
Unique device identifier
In vitro diagnostic medical device

Negative control

Positive control

Contains sufficient for <n> tests

For IVD performance evaluation only

Non-pyrogenic

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Australia

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New Zealand

Technical Service and Support: In the

United States contact BD at
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For regions outside the United States,
contact your local BD representative or
bdbiosciences.com.

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