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Revised 10/02/2012 1.1

Section 1

INTRODUCTION

Intended Use

The Tissue-Tek

Xpress

x120 is designed for the

purpose of processing human and animal tissue speci-

mens.

The instrument, as part of the histopathology process,

is intended to facilitate the in vitro examination of human

and animal tissue for morphology changes by a

pathologist.

General Description

The Tissue-Tek

Xpress

x120 Continuous Rapid Tis-

sue Processor is a self-contained tissue processor

employing microwave and vacuum infiltration techniques.

The instrument performs automatic rapid processing

(fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin impregnation)

of tissue specimens in preparation for histological study

and examination. The instrument incorporates individual

processing stations, scheduling software, and an auto-

mated transfer system that provides for continuous

processing of multiple sample baskets. Processing time

for a single basket is approximately 65 minutes, with a

maximum throughput (during continuous processing) of

120 specimens per hour.

NOTE: Maximum throughput is based on processing 40

cassettes per basket, where processing time for all

processes is equal (15 minutes). Reduction in the number

of cassettes processed per basket, or an increase in

processing time will lower throughput.

In order to achieve continuous processing, the instru-

ment utilizes a Transfer System that sequentially moves

baskets containing tissue specimens from a Loading

Station, through the four processing retorts to an Unload-

ing Station for removal of the basket. The instrument

employs scheduling software to efficiently process and

transfer sample baskets.

The Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 instrument has the follow-

ing features:

• Instrument can be configured for either Manual or

Automatic start-up

• Compatible specimen types include Formalin fixed

tissue, tissue fixed in Tissue-Tek Xpress Molecular

Fixative

• Supports use of standard cassettes and Tissue-Tek

Paraform

cassettes (both microwavable); compatible

cassettes include:

Standard cassette (Tissue-Tek

Brand Uni-Cassette

Cassettes)

Biopsy cassette (Tissue-Tek

Brand Uni-Cassette

Biopsy Cassettes)

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Standard cassette

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Biopsy cassette

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Biopsy 13 x13 cassette

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Biopsy Core cassette

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Biopsy Shaved cas-

sette

Tissue-Tek

Brand Paraform

Orientation cassette

• Standard cylindrical basket with lid facilitates

processing of up to 40 cassettes per basket; upper

loading limit of basket is marked to aid in positioning

cassettes

• Tissue-Tek

Paraform

magazines are compatible for

use with the instrument (for use in conjunction with

the Tissue-Tek

AutoTEC

Automated Embedding

System

)

. Each Tissue-Tek Paraform magazine holds

up to 20 Paraform

cassettes. Two magazines linked

by a handle can be placed in the Loading Station of

the Tissue-Tek Xpress x120.

• Two user-selectable automated processing programs

based on specimen thickness, Standard Program (15

minutes per retort) or Extended Program (30 minutes

per retort).

• Maximum throughput of 120 cassettes per hour

(under Standard Program, where each basket or pair

of magazines processed contains 40 cassettes)

• Integral fume control system to prevent fumes from

escaping the instrument

Brand	Sakura
Model	Tissue-Tek Xpress x120
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

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