Hi Joe, We just completed an extensive tissue processor evaluation. We have an Excelsior and use it exclusively for biopsies. It is a good processor with very little hands-on maintenance, with the one exception that you cannot access the reagent bottles for regular cleaning. This becomes a problem if using for larger, fatty tissues. My concern with the Peloris is the possibility of downtime affecting both retorts. We do not have the luxury of purchasing two dual retort processors and I could not be without the capacity of the two retorts for any length of time. You can't beat Sakura for tried and true technology (we have 2 old VIP K series still kicking) and excellent service. Good luck in your decision.
Lori W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:55:53 -0600 From: "Joe Nocito" <jnoc...@satx.rr.com> Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: "Histonet" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Message-ID: <48ABF837D7084DCCB45CADF5F2B3F20A@JoePC> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Greetings all, if you had to purchase new tissue processors, which one would you choose? Microwave technology is out of the question. Are Sakura's still a good buy? We've tried the Leica Peloris and the Shandon Pathcenters. Thanks for your help Joe _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet