[Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin
I currently use a paratrimmer. However, in the past I used an extremely dulled metal scalpel with a non-disposable scalpel. I dulled it by scraping it on concrete then on cardboard boxes. It is perfect for popping blocks out of the molds and also the perfect size for quickly scraping the sides of the blocks. I find that it is a lot easier and safer to use than the paring knife that many histotechs use. Carrie L Dula, HTL, SLS(ASCP) --- On Tue, 8/9/11, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 93, Issue 11 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 10:25 AM Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks (histot...@imagesbyhopper.com) 2. RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 93, Issue 9 (Joanne Clark) 3. : [Histonet] re-cycled xylene in tissue processor (White, Lisa M.) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:46:55 -0400 From: histot...@imagesbyhopper.com histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks To: John Shelley jshel...@sanfordburnham.org Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, Cormier, Kathleen kathleen.corm...@crl.com Message-ID: 7ac5a3c6-0aad-434a-962d-5f44b523e...@imagesbyhopper.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I agree, the Para-Trimmer is the next best thing since sliced bread! I'll never go back to the knife again. We use lid from one of the Ventana special stains boxes to catch the wax. I have also fashioned a drip tray out of the cardboard boxes that the coverslips come in. We're all McGuyver's at heart, aren't we? :o) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2011, at 11:14 AM, John Shelley jshel...@sanfordburnham.org wrote: Hi All, I likewise use the Para-trimmer and instead of a specimen cup I just use the top lid of a 1/2 gross microscope slide box. Once filled I just throw away in the trash. Kind Regards! John J Shelley Senior Research Associate, Histology Core -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cormier, Kathleen Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:04 AM To: gayle callis; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer
[Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
Gayle, We just use small disposable weigh boats to catch our drippings and toss them when full. Sheila -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
I too use the paratrimmer. It is great for avoiding repetitive injuries. For those of us who have carpal tunel syndrome and arthritis in the hands and cannot hold a small knife long enough to scrap multiple blocks it is great. Just part of my PPE. Worth every penny. Shirley -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cormier, Kathleen Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:04 AM To: gayle callis; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
Hi All, I likewise use the Para-trimmer and instead of a specimen cup I just use the top lid of a 1/2 gross microscope slide box. Once filled I just throw away in the trash. Kind Regards! John J Shelley Senior Research Associate, Histology Core -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cormier, Kathleen Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:04 AM To: gayle callis; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
If you are using the cassette writers and slide writers the knives can damage the surface of the barcode so I try to have everyone use the paratrimmers. It is best not to have the repetitive injuries some of us developed over years of trimming blocks and many other things. Pam Marcum UAMS - Original Message - From: Shirley A. Powell powell...@mercer.edu To: Kathleen Cormier kathleen.corm...@crl.com, gayle callis gayle.cal...@bresnan.net, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, August 8, 2011 10:09:17 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks I too use the paratrimmer. It is great for avoiding repetitive injuries. For those of us who have carpal tunel syndrome and arthritis in the hands and cannot hold a small knife long enough to scrap multiple blocks it is great. Just part of my PPE. Worth every penny. Shirley -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cormier, Kathleen Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:04 AM To: gayle callis; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
I agree, the Para-Trimmer is the next best thing since sliced bread! I'll never go back to the knife again. We use lid from one of the Ventana special stains boxes to catch the wax. I have also fashioned a drip tray out of the cardboard boxes that the coverslips come in. We're all McGuyver's at heart, aren't we? :o) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2011, at 11:14 AM, John Shelley jshel...@sanfordburnham.org wrote: Hi All, I likewise use the Para-trimmer and instead of a specimen cup I just use the top lid of a 1/2 gross microscope slide box. Once filled I just throw away in the trash. Kind Regards! John J Shelley Senior Research Associate, Histology Core -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cormier, Kathleen Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:04 AM To: gayle callis; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks We use the paratrimmer too. What we do for a paraffin catcher is to use a specimen cup (I call them urine cups, but whatever) to catch the paraffin. When it get fullish, we place in the slide oven to melt the paraffin, when melted pour off, and reuse the cup... :) Kathy Cormier Histology Manager Charles River Laboratories 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 Ph: 781-222-6803 Fax: 978-988-8793 kathleen.corm...@crl.com Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Notice - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain privileged and/or proprietary information. You must not disclose this message to another party without Charles River's express written consent. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us. If you have received this message in error, please notify Charles River immediately, and delete it from your system. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks
Hey ya'll, You can also melt the paraffin on the embedding center... No extra cost and it comes with its own drip tray!! :) Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of gayle callis Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:56 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Knife for trimming paraffin from blocks You Wrote: I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. * Dear Mala, In the past, we used an old style permanent edge scalpel blade but after a disaster with one person seirously cutting himself while trimming paraffin from a block, we purchased a Paratrimmer with a heated, slanted metal surface. This trimmer has made everyone happy by eliminating the potential for serious injury and does an even better job of getting rid of excess paraffin. There are two models sold, one from Thermo Scientific and the other one was recently spotted on a vendor website. (Sorry, I didn't jot the name down). The trimmers are worth the investment to keep you and your employees safe from nasty cuts, no matter what the knife/blade, etc could be used. The only drawback to the Para Trimmer is the messy paraffin drippings have to be collected in some separate container that the manufacturer doesn't supply. This is more than a bit annoying. It seems to me the manufacturer of these devices would design the trimmer with a paraffin catch tray. A small aluminum baking pan (from grocery store) could be used and disposed of (not a Green consideration). Be safe rather than sorry. Gayle M. Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
