Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Pathology Solutions at IBMS Congress

5 Oct 2011
Sonia Nicholas
Managing Editor and Clinical Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific showcased some of its latest products for anatomical pathology applications, at the IBMS Congress last week.

Delegates were given the opportunity to view the new Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing. This new processor allows faster turnaround times for LEAN workflow and same-day diagnosis. Using a dual chamber design, the Thermo Scientific STP 420ES can process up to 420 cassettes per run. The first and second chambers hold 360 and 60 cassettes respectively, allowing for the independent processing of STAT samples as well as special or difficult tissues in the second chamber.

Also at the Thermo Fisher Scientific stand, delegates were given the opportunity to see the Thermo Scientific CryoStar NX70 Cryostat for higher sectioning quality and increased user comfort. The Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX70 is simple to use with intuitive LCD display and electronic touch-screen with joystick control. Intelligent design combines user comfort with Rapid Response Temperature Control and an innovative knife carrier feed to deliver precise section thickness and consistency.

Both processors offer higher performance and increased flexibility, allowing for easier control of laboratory workflow. Also on display at the Thermo stand were the Autostainer and Quanto Reagents; and PrintMate and SlideMate from its slide labelling and tracking product ranges.

CryoStar* NX70 Cryostat

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Comfortable ergonomic design and electronic height adjustment Precise temperature control through periods of prolonged use Higher sectioning quality Innovative design features for ease-of-use Integrated height adjustment from 32 to 44 inches and comfortable form-fitting front panel and arm rest to reduce user fatigue Rapid Response Temperature Control cools object holder, blade holder and cryobar only Knife holder advance, dedicated low and high profile blade holders Large open chamber with bright LED lighting, integrated color LCD touch screen and joystick, Cold D Chose between a low- or high-profile blade holder or 16cm steel knife carrier CryoStar NX70 - standard features include electronic height adjustment, Rapid Response Temperature Control, multi-axis specimen orientation, motorized sectioning, specimen retraction, form-fitting design CryoStar NX70 D - adds Cold Disinfection option CryoStar NX70 V - adds Vacutome option CryoStar NX70 DV - adds both Cold Disinfection and Vacutome to the list of standard features All CryoStar NX70 versions offer either a low- or high- profile blade holder or 16cm steel knife carrier

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STP 420ES Rotational Tissue Processor

Thermo Fisher Scientific

As the leader in the innovation of stains, reagents, and instrumentation, the next generation of the tissue processor has been created– Thermo Scientific STP 420ES. This truly revolutionary instrument can accommodate overnight processing, same-day processing, or just about anything in between—with this dual chamber processor, the choice is really yours. Performance STP 420ES tissue processor features continuous movement of up to 360 cassettes within the main processing chamber Rotational agitation, long used in other industries, provides a more efficient, dynamic means of tissue-fluid exchange and interaction Recent studies conducted with a major Midwest university show fluid exchange ratio of the rotational agitation to be seven times more effective in processing tissue than conventional tidal agitation To accommodate traditional tidal action, unit also has a 60-cassette processing chamber Secondary chamber can be operated in conjunction with, or independent of, main chamber Unit is completely enclosed and incorporates self-ventilation via a water tank and charcoal Optional use of the Remote-fill-and-drain system minimizes reagent exposure risks, simplifies reagent changeover, and can be used during runs Features Dual processing chambers Dual rotary valves—separate and independent of each other Independent programming for either chamber Patented rotational agitation in the main chamber Easy-to-use touchscreen operation with instant visualization of processing data and reagent status Reagent management system Fixed end-time programming Reagent reduction carryover cycle Four 5L paraffin reservoirs with quick-melt feature using multi-faceted cylindrical columns within the reservoirs Ten 5L reagent vessels Internal UPS system Self-ventilation via a water tank and charcoal

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