[BULK] - RE: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5

[Pamela Marcum]

Hi Jackie,

Depends on what a henway is.  It is another term for lemon or poorly
preforming new car or other mechanical equipment.

Pam Marcum



> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of
> Jackie.O'Connor <@t> abbott.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 2:50 PM
> To: Fred Underwood
> Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu;
> histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Re: [BULK] - RE: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
>
>
> I don't know - - what's a mulligan?  Is it something like a henway?
> Jackie O'
>
>
>
>
> "Fred Underwood" <funderwood <@t> mcohio.org>
> Sent by: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> 08/10/2004 12:57 PM
>
>
>         To:     <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
>         cc:
>         Subject:        [BULK] - RE: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
>
>
> I am looking into a new processor this next year.  I thought that the
> older VIPs were good units.  However, reading about the problems people
> are having with the VIP 5, I'm having doubts.  I'm curious if those of
> you having problems were given a mulligan, would you still chose a VIP
> or something else?
>
> Fred
>
> >>> "Ian" <Ianbernard <@t> netzero.com> 08/09/04 10:02PM >>>
> Hey, you all don't scare me WE just purchase a new VIP 5 and have not
> have
> used it yet!
>
> Hey Joe, how are you doing?
>
> SSgt Bernard
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe
> Nocito
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 3:27 PM
> To: Jill Songer; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
>
> Jill,
> how long have you had the VIP 5? I've had my machine almost 3 years
> and
> haven't had that problem. If you don't close the lid properly, when it
> pumps
> in fluid, the lid pops off, but we haven't had any smells.
>     Please let us know what the service rep says. I always like new
> stories.
>
> Joe Nocito BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
> Histology Manager
> Pathology Reference Lab
> San Antonio, TX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jill Songer" <jtsonger <@t> vt.edu>
> To: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 2:40 PM
> Subject: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
>
>
> > We are having a problem with our VIP 5 having a strong formalin odor
> at
> the
> > end of the run when we open the retort to remove the tissues. There
> is
> also
> > a large amount of fluid-formalin?? on the lid and in the chamber.
> >
> > Has anyone else experienced this? I have called Sakura and they are
> sending
> > a field service tech but I was curious if anyone has had this
> problem.
> > Whenever I call a vendor it seems they always say, well, we haven't
> had
> > THIS problem before.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jill Songer HT (ASCP)
> > Histopathology Lab
> > Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
> > Teaching Hospital
> > Virginia Tech
> > Blacksburg, VA 24061-0443
> > www.vetmed.vt.edu
> >
> >
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