[Histonet] Tissue Processors
Has anyone used the Donatello 2 tissue processor from Diapath ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue processors.
Hi Histonetters Your best bet is a VIP6. Don’t think the VIP5 is still being manufactured. If it is then grab one. I had 3 VIP5s. The one is still in service after 16 years. A trusty workhorse. Easy to use. Sakura instruments are just amazing. Greetings from Cape Town. Anne Sent from my iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue processors for electron microscopy
Hello, I'm looking for recommendations or some insider information for tissue processors for electron microscopy specimens. We are currently using an older Leica EM TP that we are looking to replace/upgrade. As far as this one and the Lynx II, I haven't seen many options. I thought I'd try to get a feel for what others are using and what's working. Currently, we process around 30 specimens/day with a steadily increasing volume. I believe the mPREP was tried in the past and was not a good fit for the lab due to problems with the mPREP handling very small specimens. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Justin Development Technologist Rochester, MN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Reviews
Elise, We have used a Sakura VIP 6 since 2010 and seem to have very little trouble with it. Specimens process very well. It's very user friendly, in my opinion. As far as problems, the yearly PM was last week and necessitated in one day of downtime due to a problem with the pump. Our PM tech had the part overnighted and the processor was fixed the next day. OH, funny story, the first year that we had it, someone sprayed the screen with Windex causing an issue with the screen. Angela D. Hall, BA, HT(ASCP)CM Lead Histotechnician American Esoteric Laboratories www.ael-east.com Tel +423 586 3240 ext 1019 or 1041 Fax +423 714 2001 This message and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. -Original Message- From: ODea, Elise [mailto:elise_o...@urmc.rochester.edu] Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 1:29 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Reviews I am looking for experiences and opinions on Sakura VIP6 and Excelsior processors? Thank you, Elise Elise T. O'Dea, MT, ASCP Histology Supervisor Highland Hospital 1000 South Ave. Rochester, New York 14620 office 585.341.6596 lab 585.341.8314 elise_o...@urmc.rochester.edu Confidentiality Notice This transmission contains confidential information protected by New York State law and HIPAA regulations. You are prohibited from making any further disclosure of this information without the specific written consent of the person to whom it pertains, or as otherwise permitted by law. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is not sufficient authorization for further disclosure of information, which is protected by New York State Public Health Law Article 27-F or Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Any unauthorized further disclosure in violation of State law may result in a fine or jail sentence or both. If you have received this material in error, please notify the sender IMMEDIATELY to arrange for the return or destruction of the document(s). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors Reviews
I am looking for experiences and opinions on Sakura VIP6 and Excelsior processors? Thank you, Elise Elise T. O'Dea, MT, ASCP Histology Supervisor Highland Hospital 1000 South Ave. Rochester, New York 14620 office 585.341.6596 lab 585.341.8314 elise_o...@urmc.rochester.edu Confidentiality Notice This transmission contains confidential information protected by New York State law and HIPAA regulations. You are prohibited from making any further disclosure of this information without the specific written consent of the person to whom it pertains, or as otherwise permitted by law. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is not sufficient authorization for further disclosure of information, which is protected by New York State Public Health Law Article 27-F or Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Any unauthorized further disclosure in violation of State law may result in a fine or jail sentence or both. If you have received this material in error, please notify the sender IMMEDIATELY to arrange for the return or destruction of the document(s). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
We are looking to purchase a new tissue processor for our tissue core. The workload is quite light. Can anyone recommend a small, reliable processor ? Thank you, Valerie Ratliff BS HT(ASCP) Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan --- Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email and any materials contained in any attachments is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the intended recipient(s), please immediately notify the sender by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
So in the next couple of months we are getting ready to demo Thermo's STP 420ES and Leica's ASP6025 tissue processor . Looking for the good, bad, and ugly about them. So if you have one or have had a demo please share what you've found. Thanks!! Matthew Roark- HT/HTL(ASCP)CM Histology Specialist Saint Francis Medical Center 211 Saint Francis Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-331-5267 mailto:mro...@sfmc.net mro...@sfmc.net http://www.sfmc.net http://www.sfmc.net ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
We have 4 Thermo Excelsiors and prefer them to the VIP we no longer use. It is ease of changing reagents and programming as well as working better for our tissues. We also have Leica ASP300 that is used for only one type of tissue so we no longer need to change it weekly and expose personnel to the fumes of the reagents and possible spills. VIP are great units just not as easy to work with not that other options have become available. Pam Marcum -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 1:49 AM To: rjbu...@yahoo.com; twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors VIP always! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:57 PM To: Tim Wheelock; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors I always used VIP because of reliability, toughness and customer service. René J. From: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ 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 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Excelsior Great workhorse. Very little to no down time. Less tech time needed as reagents dump and rotate automatically. User friendly. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:48 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 04:28:54 -0800 (PST) From: David Kemler histot...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] HistoTALK To: Fellow HistoNetters Histonet@Lists.UTSouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 1354710534.83756.yahoomail...@web121504.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello HistoNetters - ? In case you missed our last two guests on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/, they were Region VII Director, ANDI GRANTHAM and KATHERINE (Kaspar)?KASPRZYK, President of the Arizona Society for Histotechnology. Just wanted to let you know. ? Yours, David -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:00:57 + From: Marcum, Pamela A pamar...@uams.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: 'susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com' susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com, rjbu...@yahoo.com rjbu...@yahoo.com, twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 41d3a1af6fef0643bdc89e0516a6ea328e5d5...@mail2node2.ad.uams.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 We have 4 Thermo Excelsiors and prefer them to the VIP we no longer use. It is ease of changing reagents and programming as well as working better for our tissues. We also have Leica ASP300 that is used for only one type of tissue so we no longer need to change it weekly and expose personnel to the fumes of the reagents and possible spills. VIP are great units just not as easy to work with not that other options have become available. Pam Marcum -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 1:49 AM To: rjbu...@yahoo.com; twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors VIP always! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:57 PM To: Tim Wheelock; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors I always used VIP because of reliability, toughness and customer service. Ren? J. From: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use,? I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ 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 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:35:29 + From: Boyd, Debbie M dkb...@chs.net Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 7eafe982e328304da6ce2b677bb762467949f...@tn001wexmbx11.us.chs.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Excelsior Great workhorse. Very little to no down time. Less tech time needed as reagents dump and rotate automatically. User friendly. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Wheelock Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:48 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
I always used VIP because of reliability, toughness and customer service. René J. From: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ 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] Tissue Processors
The excelsior is getting rave reviews from folks I know that use it. The University of Miami just ordered a few of them from my understanding. Might want to call there and ask their opinion. Personally, I think Sakura is losing ground and for good reason. We use exclusively Thermo branded equipment here. STP420 and Pathcentre. Both are great. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu wrote: Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ 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] Tissue Processors
VIP always! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:57 PM To: Tim Wheelock; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors I always used VIP because of reliability, toughness and customer service. René J. From: Tim Wheelock twheel...@mclean.harvard.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Hi Everyone: I am currently evaluating three tissue processors. They are the Sakura VIP6, the Leica ASP 6025, and the Thermo-Fisher Excelsior ES. I was wondering if people could give me their critical opinions and preferences on these three machines. In addition to reliability and ease of use, I am interested in people's experience with tech support, software, or any other factor-positive or negative-that prompted your decision. I currently have a 14 year old Shandon Hypercenter XP. Thank you, Tim Wheelock Neuropathology Laboratory Harvard Brain Bank McLean Hospital Belmont, MA ___ 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] Tissue Processors
Rhonda I have both a Thermo-Fisher Excelsior and a Sakura VIP6. Both work well but I prefer the Excelsior. There is less hands on time for changing reagents, flushing and cleaning. I did have problems at first with the VIP. Since Sakura replaced the gate valve all has been great. If I need to replace either machine I would purchase the Excelsior. This is just my opinion, I'm sure other out there may disagree with me. Everyone out there in Histoland have a safe, healthy Thanksgiving. Cindy Cindy Pyse, CLT, HT (ASCP) Laboratory Manager X-Cell Laboratories 20 Northpointe Parkway Suite 100 Amherst, NY 14228 716-250-9235 etx. 232 e-mail cp...@x-celllab.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gregoire, Rhonda (MAFRI) Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:32 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Does anyone have the Thermo Shandon Excelsior or the Leica ASP300 S tissue processors? What do you like or not like about the one you have? Thanks Rhonda Gregoire, R.T. Charge Technologist Clinical Pathology/TSE Section Veterinary Diagnostic Services Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives 545 University Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6 phone 204-945-7641 fax 204-945-7646 email rhonda.grego...@gov.mb.camailto:rhonda.grego...@gov.mb.ca ___ 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] Tissue Processors
Does anyone have the Thermo Shandon Excelsior or the Leica ASP300 S tissue processors? What do you like or not like about the one you have? Thanks Rhonda Gregoire, R.T. Charge Technologist Clinical Pathology/TSE Section Veterinary Diagnostic Services Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives 545 University Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6 phone 204-945-7641 fax 204-945-7646 email rhonda.grego...@gov.mb.camailto:rhonda.grego...@gov.mb.ca ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] tissue processors
Hello Histoworld, What processors are people using to process bone or soft tissue samples for plastic? Do any of your processors allow for use of the monomer in the processor before embedding? What are your opinions, pro or cons, on the Tissue- Tek VIP5 or 6, the Leica ASP300, or the Thermo Pathcentre units? Hearing yours experiences in using them is greatly appreciated! My best, John John A. Baker The University of Michigan Orthopaedic Research Laboratories Histology Unit 109 Zina Pitcher Place, 2218 BSRB Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2200 734-936-1635 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] tissue processors
For your requirements, Sakura VIP is the bast, at least for me. René J. --- On Thu, 2/16/12, Bales, Candy A candy.a.ba...@uth.tmc.edu wrote: From: Bales, Candy A candy.a.ba...@uth.tmc.edu Subject: [Histonet] tissue processors To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:31 AM Good morning. These questions are on behalf of a friend who is in the market for a new tissue processor. She wants to know the pros and cons of the various processors in use. She mentioned the Excelsior, VIP Leica but is open to other suggestions. The workload is approximately 200 blocks or less per night. She is looking for something the doctors can easily stop and add cassettes to and restart. She is also looking to replace her old linear stainer, no longer being produced by Thermo-Shandon. Does anyone know of a company producing a linear stainer? Or for those who have auto stainers, if you could give her the pros and cons of the models you use. Thanking you in advance Candy Bales, HT Chief Histologist The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston- School of Dentistry Diagnostic Biomedical Sciences 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd. # 3.093 Houston, TX 77030 713.500.4411 office 713.500.4416 fax ___ 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] tissue processors
Good morning. These questions are on behalf of a friend who is in the market for a new tissue processor. She wants to know the pros and cons of the various processors in use. She mentioned the Excelsior, VIP Leica but is open to other suggestions. The workload is approximately 200 blocks or less per night. She is looking for something the doctors can easily stop and add cassettes to and restart. She is also looking to replace her old linear stainer, no longer being produced by Thermo-Shandon. Does anyone know of a company producing a linear stainer? Or for those who have auto stainers, if you could give her the pros and cons of the models you use. Thanking you in advance Candy Bales, HT Chief Histologist The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston- School of Dentistry Diagnostic Biomedical Sciences 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd. # 3.093 Houston, TX 77030 713.500.4411 office 713.500.4416 fax ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue processors
Histonetters, Do any of you have any experience with the Lieca Peloris II tissue processor? Andrea Bilger Team Leader, Histology York Hospital 1001 S. George St. York, Pa. 17405 (717) 851-5040 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email may contain confidential health information that is legally privileged. This information is intended for the use of the named recipient(s). The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange disposition of the information. . __ This e-mail has been scanned by MCI Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on MCI's Managed Email Content Service, visit http://www.mci.com. __ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Sahura is still the best buy (for me). René J. --- On Thu, 2/17/11, Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com wrote: From: Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:55 PM 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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I would probably have gone along with you on this Rene but since we demo'ed, and subsequently purchased, the Peloris my opinion has changed Ronnie Houston Anatomic Pathology Manager Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus OH 43205 (614) 722 5450 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:33 AM To: Histonet; Joe Nocito Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors Sahura is still the best buy (for me). René J. --- On Thu, 2/17/11, Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com wrote: From: Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:55 PM 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Pathcenters in my opinion don't last as long? Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe Nocito Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:56 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
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
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
Joe, We are really impressed with the Leica ASP 300. We have a second one on the way. Stacey People are not an interruption of our business. People are our business. Stacey Langenberg HT (ASCP) QIHC Laboratory Manager Histology/IF CU Dermatopathology Consultants 1999 N. Fitzsimons Pkwy Suite 120 Aurora, CO 80045 Lab-720-859-3559 Fax- 303-344-0789 Office- 303-577-2303 Cell-970-405-7742 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe Nocito [jnoc...@satx.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue Processors
Hello All, I am in the process of developing the Histology budget for next three years. There have been some positive posts about a few processors recently; but if there are more opinions out there (and I know that there are) please let me know. At NSH I had the opportunity to view and hear about the most of the tissue processors on the market. There are several features that I need to consider price, reliability, ease of use/maintenance, timely and quality service, and processing TAT, just to name a few. Fellow Histology professionals you can email/contact me directly and your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Matt Brooks, BS, HT (ASCP) Histology Supervisor InCyte Pathology mbro...@incytepathology.com 509-892-2744 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
I have had a different experience with the Peloris processors. Please note Pat's warning to keep a service contract on the instrument. It is essential. We have had a single Peloris processor in our department more than 2 years. The original processor was replaced by a different unit after we had significant trouble with it. The second instrument is showing the same problems as the first. Just to be clear, we use their paraffin, their cassettes, and the usual alcohol and xylene - nothing exotic. WHEN the processor works, it does a beautiful job. However, we have had more that one occasion where the processing cycle has completed with no error codes, and the tissue is totally unprocessed. It is as if the tissue went from formalin to wax. The root cause...could not be determined. Processing problems, compounded with slow service response has left us twice with down times in excess of 5 working days. Leica has to their credit been working hard to prevent this from happening, but when you have a processor that has a reliability rate of 85%...there are issues. We were told that we would be receiving a stronger motor to prevent the plethora of rotary valve errors that we experience, but that has been delayed.We live with fluctuating volumes of solution. It appears to be a system problem. We thankfully have our Sakura VIP for backup - but the capacity is not sufficient for us to use as a replacement processor. My experience with processors was almost exclusively Sakura VIP models for the past 20 years. In that time, it was a rare occurrence for us to call for service. The transition from a reliable workhorse to a temperamental instrument has been difficult, and an experience I will not repeat. Sheila Tapper This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. As required by federal and state laws, you need to hold this information as privileged and confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
We have 2 Peloris processors and run protocols ranging from 2 hrs to overnight. Several 2 and 4 hour protocols daily keeps a constant flow of specimens moving through the lab for those interested in LEAN small batch processing. As far as programmability, it 's all touch screen driven and easy. It's a smart processor so we don't change all solutions weekly. We only change the ones that are needed. The parameters that determine how long to use a particular solution are also programmable. Changing solutions is done by pumping out of the individual bottles and into waste containers and refilling is pumped from clean containers of solution back into the original containers. No heavy lifting required. Ours are in a separate room from our microtomy area so we hooked a simple door bell up to the local alarm jack on the back. When processing is done, we get the appropriate tone. Remote alarm is also tied in to the hospital switchboard in case a processor goes down at night or during the weekend. We really like the versatility and dependability of these processors. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mohamed abd el razik Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:41 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Fw: [Histonet] Tissue Processors i need it too as we are going to bring new tissue processor to our small lab --- On Sat, 6/26/10, Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:55 AM We are in the process of trying out tissue processors. Are there any users of the Leica Peloris or Thermo EG who can help us out with some opinions? Reliability, ease of changing solutions, programmability? Thanks for any help. ___ 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] Tissue Processors
I second Steve's comments about the Peloris. Jan Mahoney Omaha -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Feher, Stephen Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 1:56 PM To: mohamed abd el razik; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors We have 2 Peloris processors and run protocols ranging from 2 hrs to overnight. Several 2 and 4 hour protocols daily keeps a constant flow of specimens moving through the lab for those interested in LEAN small batch processing. As far as programmability, it 's all touch screen driven and easy. It's a smart processor so we don't change all solutions weekly. We only change the ones that are needed. The parameters that determine how long to use a particular solution are also programmable. Changing solutions is done by pumping out of the individual bottles and into waste containers and refilling is pumped from clean containers of solution back into the original containers. No heavy lifting required. Ours are in a separate room from our microtomy area so we hooked a simple door bell up to the local alarm jack on the back. When processing is done, we get the appropriate tone. Remote alarm is also tied in to the hospital switchboard in case a processor goes down at night or during the weekend. We really like the versatility and dependability of these processors. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mohamed abd el razik Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:41 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Fw: [Histonet] Tissue Processors i need it too as we are going to bring new tissue processor to our small lab --- On Sat, 6/26/10, Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:55 AM We are in the process of trying out tissue processors. Are there any users of the Leica Peloris or Thermo EG who can help us out with some opinions? Reliability, ease of changing solutions, programmability? Thanks for any help. ___ 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 Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, providing high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is confidential and private and intended only for the use of the addressees. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this communication in error, please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail message from your computer. Additionally, although all attachments have been scanned at the source for viruses, the recipient should check any attachments for the presence of viruses before opening. Alegent Health accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
I 3rd the previous statements about the Peloris. I had 2 pelori at my previous job, and now we currently have 3 pelori. We are also looking at getting a 4th. We use them regularly and due to the ability to use shorter programs, we run about 15 runs a day between them while still having significant downtime. I must warn you though, it is necessary to keep the service contracts on them. They are about 99% computer and have a significant number of moving parts, but they do work wonderfully. On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Mahoney,Janice A janice.maho...@alegent.org wrote: I second Steve's comments about the Peloris. Jan Mahoney Omaha -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Feher, Stephen Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 1:56 PM To: mohamed abd el razik; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors We have 2 Peloris processors and run protocols ranging from 2 hrs to overnight. Several 2 and 4 hour protocols daily keeps a constant flow of specimens moving through the lab for those interested in LEAN small batch processing. As far as programmability, it 's all touch screen driven and easy. It's a smart processor so we don't change all solutions weekly. We only change the ones that are needed. The parameters that determine how long to use a particular solution are also programmable. Changing solutions is done by pumping out of the individual bottles and into waste containers and refilling is pumped from clean containers of solution back into the original containers. No heavy lifting required. Ours are in a separate room from our microtomy area so we hooked a simple door bell up to the local alarm jack on the back. When processing is done, we get the appropriate tone. Remote alarm is also tied in to the hospital switchboard in case a processor goes down at night or during the weekend. We really like the versatility and dependability of these processors. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mohamed abd el razik Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:41 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Fw: [Histonet] Tissue Processors i need it too as we are going to bring new tissue processor to our small lab --- On Sat, 6/26/10, Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:55 AM We are in the process of trying out tissue processors. Are there any users of the Leica Peloris or Thermo EG who can help us out with some opinions? Reliability, ease of changing solutions, programmability? Thanks for any help. ___ 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 Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, providing high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is confidential and private and intended only for the use of the addressees. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this communication in error, please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail message from your computer. Additionally, although all attachments have been scanned at the source for viruses, the recipient should check any attachments for the presence of viruses before opening. Alegent Health accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Patrick Laurie HT(ASCP)QIHC CellNetix Pathology Laboratories 1124 Columbia Street, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104 PH: 206-215-5949 plau...@cellnetix.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Fw: [Histonet] Tissue Processors
i need it too as we are going to bring new tissue processor to our small lab --- On Sat, 6/26/10, Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Shirley Pan sj_...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processors To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:55 AM We are in the process of trying out tissue processors. Are there any users of the Leica Peloris or Thermo EG who can help us out with some opinions? Reliability, ease of changing solutions, programmability? Thanks for any help. ___ 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] Tissue Processors
We are in the process of trying out tissue processors. Are there any users of the Leica Peloris or Thermo EG who can help us out with some opinions? Reliability, ease of changing solutions, programmability? Thanks for any help. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] tissue processors/UK
Best low volume tissue processor, microwave or conventional, mainly lung biopsies in the short term, any ideas chaps??, thanks. Cheers Richard Edwards Leicester University U.K. P.S. happy to hear from vendors. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors
I have not heard much good about the Shandon processor. For reliability go with a VIP every time. This comes from MANY years in the field. I have never had problems with one. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:54 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors To all: Sorry to bother the list with a question that has no doubt been addressed in the past, but now that we are looking into possibly replacing our tissue processor, I would like some input. It no longer is covered by a service contract and things are starting to go wrong with it. We have a Hypercenter XL (ThermoShandon). We are a core pathology lab for a research group. Typically we run @ 1000-1500 paraffin blocks/year, so we are looking at a processor that would meet our needs. We have limited space, so something, size-wise, like the Hypercenter XL would be required. What do most people prefer? If you would like to contact me off-list, my email is below. Thanks! Peggy Peggy Sherwood Lab Associate, Photopathology Wellman Center for Photomedicine (W224) Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114-2696 617-724-4839 (voice mail) 617-726-6983 (lab) 617-726-1206 (fax) msherw...@partners.org The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ 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] Tissue processors
I would disagree as I am on my third Shandon in a long career and have never had a problem with any of them. Age and growth in nneds got them. Currently we use a Pathcentre and it has been excellent. If you haven't used one it is hard to comment on how they work and how the company works with you. I have used VIPs and they are good. It is preference and comfort on purchasing a unit. Pam Marcum - Original Message - From: Walzer Susan susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com To: Margaret Sherwood msherw...@partners.org, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 3:17:46 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors I have not heard much good about the Shandon processor. For reliability go with a VIP every time. This comes from MANY years in the field. I have never had problems with one. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:54 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors To all: Sorry to bother the list with a question that has no doubt been addressed in the past, but now that we are looking into possibly replacing our tissue processor, I would like some input. It no longer is covered by a service contract and things are starting to go wrong with it. We have a Hypercenter XL (ThermoShandon). We are a core pathology lab for a research group. Typically we run @ 1000-1500 paraffin blocks/year, so we are looking at a processor that would meet our needs. We have limited space, so something, size-wise, like the Hypercenter XL would be required. What do most people prefer? If you would like to contact me off-list, my email is below. Thanks! Peggy Peggy Sherwood Lab Associate, Photopathology Wellman Center for Photomedicine (W224) Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114-2696 617-724-4839 (voice mail) 617-726-6983 (lab) 617-726-1206 (fax) msherw...@partners.org The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ 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] Tissue processors
To all: Sorry to bother the list with a question that has no doubt been addressed in the past, but now that we are looking into possibly replacing our tissue processor, I would like some input. It no longer is covered by a service contract and things are starting to go wrong with it. We have a Hypercenter XL (ThermoShandon). We are a core pathology lab for a research group. Typically we run @ 1000-1500 paraffin blocks/year, so we are looking at a processor that would meet our needs. We have limited space, so something, size-wise, like the Hypercenter XL would be required. What do most people prefer? If you would like to contact me off-list, my email is below. Thanks! Peggy Peggy Sherwood Lab Associate, Photopathology Wellman Center for Photomedicine (W224) Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114-2696 617-724-4839 (voice mail) 617-726-6983 (lab) 617-726-1206 (fax) msherw...@partners.org The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors (VIP-1000)
I have been servicing the VIP-1000/2000/3000 (aka: K Series) tissue processors for over 15 years. They were manufactured new from approximately 1983 to 1993. They were manufactured and private labeled for Miles Scientific, Inc. by Sakura Finetek. In the time Miles sold them new, I estimate that well over 10k units were placed. In the 15+ years that I have serviced them, I have rarely come across the problems that Joe describes. It is true that the Retort Lid can become warped over time, and that brand new replacement parts are no longer available from Sakura, but there are so many units in the field, and many refurbished equipment companies with their own used parts departments, that a used replacement lid (that is not warped) is easily found. As to the electronics package that Joe mentions, again, of the hundreds that I have serviced over the years and to this very day, I have never had an electronics package (PCB/CPU) fail. It is true that the Power Supply to the electronics package does have a limited life span and will burn out over time (this may be what Joe experienced). But the Power Supply is a very common component and brand new replacement units are readily available from the electronics supply market. I am not saying that Joe did not experience a failure of one specific solid state PCB/CPU... it can happen. But it is very rare and does not reflect the continued performance of the thousands of units that are out there... either still in continuous use from the original date of purchase, or serving a second life as a refurbished unit. If you would like further details of my experience with the K Series VIP tissue Processor, please contact me off-List. ~ Ford Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Histology Product Manager Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processors (VIP-1000)
All- I did say the unit was a real workhorse! In all honesty, we did use ours hard for well over 10 years before we moved on the the newer VIP 2000s and VIP 3000s. Unfortunately, we remember our last experiences better than the early ones. We had many good years with our VIP 1000s. It wasn't until the end that we had problems. Perhaps our service rep wasn't very good at scouting out parts (something I suspected very strongly at the time). Perhaps he was smelling the commission on a new processor. All of the later VIPs come with my very strong recommendation. Very solid equipment, very dependable. Very, very few interrupted runs, and most of these were operator error. If Ford Royer says he can get parts, then I would certainly recommend the VIP 1000 as well. Again, years ago I was told parts were unavailable. But, again, I think that was just the person servicing my unit. Jos Saby From: Ford Royer fro...@bitstream.net To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:36:57 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processors (VIP-1000) I have been servicing the VIP-1000/2000/3000 (aka: K Series) tissue processors for over 15 years. They were manufactured new from approximately 1983 to 1993. They were manufactured and private labeled for Miles Scientific, Inc. by Sakura Finetek. In the time Miles sold them new, I estimate that well over 10k units were placed. In the 15+ years that I have serviced them, I have rarely come across the problems that Joe describes. It is true that the Retort Lid can become warped over time, and that brand new replacement parts are no longer available from Sakura, but there are so many units in the field, and many refurbished equipment companies with their own used parts departments, that a used replacement lid (that is not warped) is easily found. As to the electronics package that Joe mentions, again, of the hundreds that I have serviced over the years and to this very day, I have never had an electronics package (PCB/CPU) fail. It is true that the Power Supply to the electronics package does have a limited life span and will burn out over time (this may be what Joe experienced). But the Power Supply is a very common component and brand new replacement units are readily available from the electronics supply market. I am not saying that Joe did not experience a failure of one specific solid state PCB/CPU... it can happen. But it is very rare and does not reflect the continued performance of the thousands of units that are out there... either still in continuous use from the original date of purchase, or serving a second life as a refurbished unit. If you would like further details of my experience with the K Series VIP tissue Processor, please contact me off-List. ~ Ford Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP) Histology Product Manager Minnesota Medical, Inc. 7177 Madison Ave. W. Golden Valley, MN 55427-3601 CELL: 612-839-1046 Phone: 763-542-8725 Fax: 763-546-4830 Web: http://www.minnesotamedical.com ___ 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] Tissue processors/Recyclers
We are currently exploring the advantages of recycling our waste solutions as well as a new tissue processor. The two processors we are looking into are the Peloris from Leica and the Sakura Xpress. I would appreciate hearing the advantages and disadvantages of each, and if anyone is recycling the Sakura processing reagent or the Leica Waxsol. If vendors of recyclers are out there, please feel free to answer regarding the solutions. Toni Rathborne Somerset Medical Center CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue processors/Recyclers
Toni, Check out Creative Waste Solutions who have gravity feed alcohol and formalin recycling solutions. Call Rex at: 888-795-8300 or 503-963-8037. Best Regards, Mickie Mickie Johnson, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Mohs Histology Consulting Services, LLC Mohs Lab Staffing 2507 S. Manito Blvd. Spokane, WA 99203 509-954-7134 FAX 509-624-3926 Web: www.mohshistogyconsulting.com www.mohslabstaffing.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DISCLAIMER: This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:00 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Tissue processors/Recyclers We are currently exploring the advantages of recycling our waste solutions as well as a new tissue processor. The two processors we are looking into are the Peloris from Leica and the Sakura Xpress. I would appreciate hearing the advantages and disadvantages of each, and if anyone is recycling the Sakura processing reagent or the Leica Waxsol. If vendors of recyclers are out there, please feel free to answer regarding the solutions. Toni Rathborne Somerset Medical Center CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.1/1688 - Release Date: 9/24/2008 6:29 AM ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Tissue processors/Recyclers
I have been a user of the Xpress for four + years. You first have to decie what is the primary reason to move to rapid tissue processing. Do you require continuous load or batch loading? do you require loading w/out a clanining cylcle? my experience has directed me to using the Xpress because you can coninually load cassettes w/out waiting for a cleaning cycle to complete before loading another set of cassettes. I recommend the Xpress for the cotinuing load capability. Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:08:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors/Recyclers CC:Peloris and Xpress are two completely different technologies. Peloris is a conventional tissue processor with the capability of rapidly increasing the temperature to boil the 2-propanol at low pressure and 85ºC (if you want to avoid using xylene). Xpress has half the retorts (2 or 1 depending on the model) as a microwave assisted chamber, and the other half as a conventional tissue processor. The differences in price are also high. Peloris has two chambers and operate quite conventionally, Xpress is designed to have a constant flow of processed blocks every 1-2 hours. The impact on the schedule and working conditions of the laboratory makes them completely different instru René J. --- On Wed, 9/24/08, Rathborne, Toni [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rathborne, Toni [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Histonet] Tissue processors/Recyclers To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 2:00 PM We are currently exploring the advantages of recycling our waste solutions as well as a new tissue processor. The two processors we are looking into are the Peloris from Leica and the Sakura Xpress. I would appreciate hearing the advantages and disadvantages of each, and if anyone is recycling the Sakura processing reagent or the Leica Waxsol. If vendors of recyclers are out there, please feel free to answer regarding the solutions. Toni Rathborne Somerset Medical Center CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ 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 _ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
