•Quickpurificationstreamlinesworkflow

•Consistent,highyieldprovides results you can trust

•Provenapplicationsforclinical laboratories

•Uniquedesignavoidscross contamination

Maxwell® 16 SystemAutomated Purification of Nucleic Acids for Clinical Labs

Maxwell® 16 Nucleic Acid Purification

Maxwell® 16 SystemPersonal Automation™ for the Clinical Lab

Better workflow through automationThe Maxwell® 16 System makes nucleic acid purification fast and simple. It allows you to extract DNA from up to 16 samples in 30 to 40 minutes. Automating your nucleic acid extractions decreases hands-on bench time spent manually extracting and reduce pipetting errors and repetitive motion injuries. The Maxwell 16 System speeds front-end processing, enabling you to add molecular tests without adding personnel. It’s personal automation that works for you–so you can process more samples in less time.

Three simple steps for DNA extraction:1. Add buffy coat or blood samples to a Maxwell reagent cartridge

2. Place the reagent cartridge into the Maxwell instrument

3. Press start. You will have purified DNA for downstream applications in minutes.

Better methods mean no detectable cross contamination

The robust system design avoids common problems associated with other automated purification systems, such as clogged tips and partial reagent transfers. Most importantly, there is no detectable cross contamination between samples—no splashing, no aerosols and no drips from pipette tips.

Figure 1. No detectable cross contamination. DNA was extracted from 300µl of blood from 8 female (F) and 8 male (M) donors in alternating cartridges of the Maxwell Instrument. Samples were processed by PCR using the Y Chromosome AZF Analysis kit (Multiplex E) (Cat. #MD1631). There is no detectable male DNA in the female sample wells. Lanes: –, negative PCR control; FC, female DNA control; MC male DNA control; and L, 50bp DNA Step Ladder (Cat.# G5421).

Better reagents and applications supportThe Maxwell 16 System is labeled with the CE IVD mark in Europe and is compliant as a General Purpose Medical Device in the United States. The Maxwell 16 instrument is proven in a variety of applications, including DNA purification from human blood and buffy coat. The growing list of Maxwell 16 System applications can be found on our website at: www.promega.com/maxwell16

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Better set-up and operationThe Maxwell 16 System provides everything you need for purification, including pre-filled reagent cartridges, specialized disposable plastics and easy-to-understand instructions. No separate computers or specialized training are required. And, the instrument is compact so it can fit into virtually any lab. You get reproducible yields at the push of a button from every operator and from every sample, every day.

Figure 2. Pre-filled reagent cartridges and automated processing replace hands-on, labor-intensive manual methods, saving time and steps.

Better performance for consistent high yieldThe Maxwell 16 System uses a paramagnetic-particle handling system that processes samples using Maxwell reagent kits, providing consistent yield and purity. It automatically extracts DNA cleanly and consistently, giving you optimal samples for downstream applications. The Maxwell 16 System provides high yield that allows you to run multiple PCR, SSP, SBT or other reactions and still have sufficient DNA available for re-test or archiving. You no longer have to worry whether additional sample will be available.

Total DNA Yield from various sample types after purification using the Maxwell 16 System in Clinical/IVD Mode

Sample Type Sample size Yield Average A260/280

Whole Blood 300µl 6-11µg 1.80

Buffy Coat 250µl 11-45µg 1.86

Figure 3. Maxwell 16 delivers high yield and concentration. Example includes yield results from five human blood donors.

Better service and support maximizes your investment

Promega offers a complete menu of service and support offerings, including access to our team of expert scientists. The Maxwell 16 System is designed for consistent operation year after year. However, in the unlikely event that it does not perform correctly, simply return it to Promega and our factory trained service professionals will quickly repair it. Service agreements and loaner instruments are available to help minimize downtime.

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User AddsPlunger

MagneSil® PMPsLysis Buffer

Wash BufferWash BufferWash Buffer

Wash Buffer

Wash Buffer

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Whole Blood

Buffy Coat (2.5ml)

Compliant as a General Purpose

Medical Device (USA only)

and Directive 98/79/EC IVD

(EU only)

Maxwell® 16 Nucleic Acid Purification

Maxwell® 16 Instrument SpecificationsProcessing Time 30–45 minutes (depending on sample type and method)

Number of Samples up to 16

Standard Configuration 300µl elution volume

Weight 41.7lb (18.9kg)

Dimensions 12.8W x 17.3D x 12.9H inches (33W x 44D x 33H cm)

Power Requirements 100 - 240VAC, 50-60Hz, 2.1A

Regulatory Compliance Directive 98/79/EC IVD (EU only) General Purpose Medical Device (US only)

Maxwell® 16 Instrument Standard Components

1 Maxwell® 16 Instrument

1 Power Cable

1 RS-232 Cable for Firmware Upgrades

1 CD Containing the Technical Manual

1 Quick Start Guide

1 Year Warranty

Ordering Information Product Size Cat#Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1010

Maxwell® 16 Cell DNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1020

Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1030

Maxwell® 16 LEV Cell Total RNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1225

Maxwell® 16 LEV Tissue Total RNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1220

Maxwell® 16 Instrument(1) each AS2000

Maxwell® 16 SEV Hardware Kit each AS1200

Maxwell® 16 LEV Hardware Kit each AS1250

Maxwell® 16 DNA IQ™ Casework Sample Kit(2) 48 preps AS1210

Maxwell® 16 Total RNA Purification Kit(1) 48 preps AS1050

Ordering Information (EU, for specific countries contact your Promega representative)

Product Size Cat#Maxwell® 16 Clinical Blood DNA Purification Kit(3) 48 preps AS1015

Maxwell® 16 Clinical Instrument(3) each AS2050

Maxwell® 16 SEV Clinical Hardware Kit each AS2250(1)For Laboratory Use (2)For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.(3)These products are compliant with EU IVD Directive. For specific countries, contact your Promega representativePersonal Automation is a trademark and Maxwell 16 is a registered trademark of Promega Corporation.

Promega Corporation • 2800 Woods Hollow Road • Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA • Telephone 608-274-4330 • Fax 608-277-2601w w w. p r o m e g a . c o m©2008 Promega Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Prices and specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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Figure 4. The Maxwell® 16 System delivers measurable productivity by reducing hands-on time compared with a typical manual DNA extraction protocol.

Maxwell® 16 Instrument Method - 8 Steps

Spin Prep Hands-on Method - 29 steps1.EquilibrateSamples

2.Turn onwater bath

3.Preparebuffers

4.PipetteProteinase K

5.Pipette bloodsamples

6.15-sec.vortex

7.Incubate10 min

8.Centrifuge10 sec

10.Vortex15 sec

9.Addethanol

1. Placecartridgein rack

2.Removeseal

3.Fillelutiontube

4. Pipettebloodsamples

5.Placecartridgein Maxwell

6.Selectmethodand run

Productivity Gain

Maxwell® 16 automates all these steps!

Maxwell® 16 automates all these steps!

Maxwell® 16 automates all these steps!

8.Transfer DNAto storage orapplication tube

19.Transfercolumn

28.Centrifuge1 min

18.Centrifuge1 min

27.Incubate1 min

17.Closecap

26.Pipetteelution buffer

16.Pipettewash buffer

25.Transfercolumn

15.Transfercolumn

24.Centrifuge1 min

14.Centrifuge1 min

23.Transfercolumn

13.Closecap

22.Centrifuge3 min

12.Pipette lysate to spin column

21.Closecap

11.Centrifuge10 sec

20.Pipettewash buffer

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MA

29.Transfer DNA to storage or application tube

7.Remove elution tube from Maxwell