Anne If you intend to use microwave processing you can purchase the EBS 2850, Thermo Tissue Wave 2 or TBS Shurwave. As for upright or bench tissue processors you are more limited. The VIP 5 is an excellent processor with a capacity of 300 cassettes. We can provide all of the above completely re-manufactured. This is totally different than what you see for sale on E-bay. We replace critical components, service all electrical, mechanical and also paint and decal when needed. Our units come with a one year warrantee on parts labor and travel , operator manual and our own dvd for quick reference on function and maintenance . Here is where you have to be careful: Other vendors sell the units listed below that are no longer supported by the OEM. Athough some parts can be second sourced, critical components like CPU boards, ceramic disk and other parts are no longer provided by the OEMs. Leica TP1050, Leica ASP 300 and 300S---- These units have ongoing issues. We know this from the 16 years we have been working on these units for customers. One customer Miraca Life Sciences (Meridith Hale-histo supervisor) has had numerous issues with the Leica units. Miles Tissue Tek VIP 1000, 2000, 3000- great older units -however no parts left from OEM. Sakura VIP E 150 and E 300- again great units but no longer supported by the OEM for parts. Yes we can second source pump, tubing etc... however cannot give a one year warrantee. The Sakura units have had the least service issues compared to other OEM models. Shandon Excelsior ES- Still supported. We have done many of these. Microm STP 120 is not something that is sought after. I sold for Microm. They had good microtomes and cryostats. Processors were not good at all!
I would suggest not worrying about the retort capacity of 300 even though you process a low volume. Yes you have more reagent solution in the larger cassette capacity units , but you also do not have to change the solutions (rotate) as often. Also if you work load increases you can accommodate for it. Give me a call at your convenience-- as I am also a registered histologist that has worked as a tech, derm supervisor, histology program director, sales rep for Microm and 16 years owning my current business. I would be glad to answer any questions, and if I do not have an answer for something I will get it for you. We have supported the NSH for years as a vendor, and they have used some of our equipment for their workshops. New upright processors can cost $60000+, rotary can also be in the mid $20000. For remanufactured equipment you are talking numbers such as $13000 to $22500 depending on model. Also we do preventive maintenance throughout the entire US, and we always recommend pm's instead of expensive service contracst that you may partially or never use throughout the year. I am in the office usually M-F from 9:30 to 5 except for tomorrow when I will be in later in the afternoon! Ok, hope we can partner with you and your organization. Regards Luigi M. Mascio BS HT (ASCP) CEO/Owner i...@medequipsource.com<mailto:i...@medequipsource.com> www.medequipsource.com<http://www.medequipsource.com/> 724-687-7342 direct number 724-369-1604 ext. 102 412-216-0496 cell For a great resource visit medequipsource.com, especially our blog with histology tips<http://www.medequipsource.com/category/mes-content/tip-of-the-week/> of the week. MES Premium Services: * New Histology and Pathology Products * High Quality Remanufactured Equipment * Signature Preventative Maintenance Programs * Lab Design & Workflow Layout * Remanufacture Existing Equipment * Innovative Financing Programs * Service Contracts (*Limited Area) * We carry all major OEM brands _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
