RE: [Histonet] cassette labelers
I suggest you look at either a heat transfer or laser etch product. The laser jet printers can be a bit of a maintenance issue. Also, you need to choose by the information needed on the cassette. 2D bar coding will take some time to print and requires precision in the printing. This is an important consideration in your selection of printer/labeler product. I have tested and used the Thermo PrintMate thermal transfer printer and General Data (GD) CL-01 laser cassette labeler. Both will produce a very usable and reliable 2D barcode. PrintMate can be used w/ multiple vendor cassettes. CL-01 must use a proprietary coated cassette. I choose the Thermo PrintMate, for a variety of reasons specific to process and lab, over the GD CL-01. The Microwriter is a different instrument from the PrintMate. I suggest the PrintMate over the Microwriter. I strongly suggest you set up your workflow, consider your specific needs and then ask each of the vendors to let you demo their units to see which one will work best to support your process. William DeSalvo, BS HTL(ASCP) Production Manager-Anatomic Pathology Chair, NSH Quality Management Committee Owner/Consultant, Collaborative Advantage Consulting From: mmargio...@bmhmc.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:31:49 + Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers Hi All, We are looking to purchase 2 cassette labelers and would like some feedback on which ones you might recommend. Also, is there a difference between Thermo's Printmate and Microwriter? Looks like the Printmate is just a newer version. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michele Histology Supervisor BMHMC 631-654-7192 DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via return e-mail or call Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center at (631) 654-7282. ___ 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] cassette labelers
Surgipath/Leica Biosystems has a cassette printer you may want to look at. You can set it up to type a double line on the cassette. We have two of them and have had no problems with them. Shelly Christenson HT(ASCP) Veterinary Diagnostic Labortory Kansas State University Mosier Hall L-216 Manhattan, Kansas 66506 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Robert Richmond [rsrichm...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:16 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet: 1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? 2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such as JCAHO now requires? 3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market? 4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is? 5) How well do these labelers withstand use? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ 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] cassette labelers
I haven't heard anything about the requirement. Leica and Sakura sell the exact same instrument, so both are excellent. They can be interfaced with LIS and barcoded, etc. We've had the Sakura cassette and slide printers for 6 or 7 years. TBS has good instruments also. Not sure about how cassettes print, but they are very legible and can include the name. Slides are etched and are very neat and readable. Best, j 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 Robert Richmond Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 22:16 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet: 1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? 2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such as JCAHO now requires? 3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market? 4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is? 5) How well do these labelers withstand use? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] cassette labelers
We have a new Leica/Surgipath cassette labeler after using the old Surgipath cassette labeler for approximately 10 years with no problems. Our Biomed would change the print head ever year or two because the pins would wear our. The new Leica/Surgipath labeler prints accession number and patient's name. You print cassettes one at a time and you can set the labeler to automatically advance the case number or block number. It's fast and easy! We love it! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Richmond Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:16 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet: 1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? 2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such as JCAHO now requires? 3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market? 4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is? 5) How well do these labelers withstand use? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ 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] cassette labelers
We are using Leica's IPC and IPS slide labelers. We do not hand write labels but use bar code scanners to implement LEAN protocols and to add to our patient safety efforts. These units are set up as one would configure any other printer on a network. They can also be set up to operate on an individual PC. We set ours up with it's own CPU so it is recognized as a network printer by our LIS and can be accessed by anyone in the lab. The slide labeler has been configured to print the correct ThinPrep Imager required codes as well. A bar code and an accession number equate to two unique patient identifiers which complies with CAP and Joint Commission. Thermo has and Bradley have smaller units for low use areas. Leica's have a larger footprint but are primarily for high use labs. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 10:05 AM To: rsrichm...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] cassette labelers We have a new Leica/Surgipath cassette labeler after using the old Surgipath cassette labeler for approximately 10 years with no problems. Our Biomed would change the print head ever year or two because the pins would wear our. The new Leica/Surgipath labeler prints accession number and patient's name. You print cassettes one at a time and you can set the labeler to automatically advance the case number or block number. It's fast and easy! We love it! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Richmond Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:16 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet: 1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case? 2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such as JCAHO now requires? 3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market? 4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is? 5) How well do these labelers withstand use? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ 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
