Reliable and Efficient Tissue Processing for Modern Laboratories
Product Overview
The Histo-Tek VP1 is an advanced vacuum infiltration tissue processor designed to deliver high-quality tissue processing with enhanced safety and efficiency. With a capacity of up to 300 cassettes, it accommodates both small biopsies and large surgical specimens. Its intuitive color touchscreen interface, enclosed retort system, and activated carbon filters ensure user-friendly operation and a safe laboratory environment.
Key Features
- High Capacity Processing: Processes up to 300 cassettes per cycle, supporting high-throughput laboratory needs.
- 14-Step Infiltration Protocol: Provides high-quality infiltration for a variety of tissue types, from tiny biopsies to large surgical specimens.
- User-Friendly Interface: Features a 10.4-inch color LCD touchscreen for easy navigation and monitoring of system operations.
- Enhanced Specimen Safety: Specimens remain in the enclosed retort throughout the entire process, minimizing exposure and contamination risks.
- Efficient Workflow: Convenient baskets organize cassettes for easy identification, processing, and transfer to embedding.
- Environmental Safety: The enclosed system and activated carbon filters protect users from toxic fumes, ensuring a safer laboratory environment.
- Automated Functions: Includes automatic reagent transfer, bottle connection checks, and a warm water flush function for cleaning the retort and tubing.
- Programmable Operations: Supports up to 10 user-defined programs with three levels of password protection for operational security.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Histo-Tek® VP1™ |
| Product Code | 1700 |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 552 × 604 × 1,328 mm (Height to retort: 1,033 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 130 kg |
| Power Supply | 100/115/220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1,200 VA |
| Cassette Capacity | Up to 300 Tissue-Tek Uni-Cassette® Standard |
| Reagent Reservoirs | 12 (including waste and cleaning) |
| Paraffin Reservoirs | 4 |
| Reagent Volume Required | Processing: 3.2–3.5 L; Cleaning: 4.5–4.8 L |
| Fume Control | Activated carbon filter and condenser |
| Mixing Method | Pump-in and pump-out |
| Display | 10.4-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Program Memory | 10 user-defined programs |
| Password Protection | 3 levels |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: +10 to +40°C; Humidity: 30–85% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Environment | Temperature: -10 to +60°C; Humidity: 30–90% (non-condensing) |
| Applicable Standards | IEC61010-2-010:2014 Ed. 3, IEC61010-2-101:2015 Ed. 2, EN ISO14971:2012, etc. |
Applications
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Clinical Laboratories: Enhances efficiency in hospital pathology labs by providing rapid and consistent tissue processing, crucial for timely diagnostics.
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Research Institutions: Supports high-throughput research environments requiring consistent and high-quality tissue processing for various studies.
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Educational Facilities: Ideal for teaching laboratories that require reliable and standardized tissue processing for instructional purposes.
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