Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

AM To: P Sicurello Cc: Akemi ; Knutson, Deanne ; Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats I woukd like the link to that. I looked around a bit on the web but couldnt locate usinf search.Jason HauserSenior HistotechnologistThe South Bend ClinicSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I woukd like the link to that. I looked around a bit on the web but couldnt locate usinf search.Jason HauserSenior HistotechnologistThe South Bend ClinicSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device-- Original message--From: P SicurelloDate: Thu, Sep 26, 2019 7:56 AMTo: jasonhause...@gmail.com;Cc:

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

tson, Deanne;Histonet; > *Subject:*Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats > > It's not safe to use any type of spray in a cryostat. It creates aerosols > of who knows what (tuberculosis) from potentially infectious patient > biopsies. I would not recommend it, j

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I have heard this before. Any documention of this actually happening.I have tested for blood on surfaces outside the cabinet and never observed a positive result.Jason HauserSenior HistotechThe South Bend ClinicSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device-- Original message--From: P SicurelloDate

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

It's not safe to use any type of spray in a cryostat. It creates aerosols of who knows what (tuberculosis) from potentially infectious patient biopsies. I would not recommend it, just as a universal precaution. Sincerely, Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM Histotechnology Specialist UC San Diego H

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

There are non flammable sprays available. We got the recall notice and switched our old inventory out. I found 3 different histology specific sprays. The electronic industry offers some as well. Another option is just using LN2 .Jason HauserSenior Histology TechnicianThe South Bend ClinicSent fr

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

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Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

We are purchasing two of their newer UV cryostats and they were adamant that we use a non flammable freezing spray because it can damage the UV unit and have potential for exploding. Akemi Allison Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Knutson, Deanne via Histonet > wrote: > > I

[Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

I just received a letter from Leica Biosystems where they are prohibiting the usage of flammable freezing sprays in their cryostats. What are others using in their cryostats to instantly freeze specimens? Thank you. Deanne Knutson Supervisor Anatomic Pathology dknut...@primecare.org