FW: [Histonet] Kurabo AS-200

[Jasper, Thomas G.]

I misfired sending this the first time, sorry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jasper, Thomas G. 
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:59 PM
To: 'James Watson'
Cc: 'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Kurabo AS-200


James and all,

I just noted the disclaimer at the bottom, interesting.  I worked in research for a while and I understand your concern James.  Irretrievable specimens exist in all areas of Histology; Research being no exception.  I'm not against new technology per se, Lord knows we need it to survive in the world we find ourselves in.  This however is somewhat unnerving.  I would be very uncomfortable, as we all know, in the clinical world, our blocks and slides are patients...people.
Our finest technical pieces of equipment do not always run perfectly.  Most of the time this can be addressed by repair, re-work etc.  My initial response to the Kurabo AS-200 is one of extreme risk, the kind that makes you a little sick in the pit of your stomach.  I'm seeing a lot of red flags here.
tj

-----Original Message-----
From: James Watson [mailto:jwatson <@t> gnf.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:41 PM
To: Jasper, Thomas G.; Bobrowitz, Carol
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Kurabo AS-200


Note the disclaimer at the bottom of the add:

***This product is sold not as a medical device, but restricted to
research purposes only. Do not use for such purposes as manufacturing
and quality control of medical products and also various diagnosises and
treatments.***

Only for those of us in research.  Please do not let one of these cut
through a biopsy of mine.

JW

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jasper,
Thomas G.
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:30 PM
To: Bobrowitz, Carol
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Kurabo AS-200


Carol Ann,

That's "quite" a claim.  Is this cutting (bleeding) edge technology?
I've never heard of it, haven't seen it at any conventions or know of
any reference from our illustrious, notable and knowledgable
histonetters, until now.  Maybe I missed something but this seems pretty
big, I daresay, revolutionary?! Perhaps you could provide more detail,
or maybe someone else out there could?  My curiosity and skepticism (I
must admit)have been piqued. Thanks, Tom J.

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of
Bobrowitz, Carol
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:01 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Kurabo AS-200


Hi,

 

Has anyone seen the Auto Slide Preparation System AS-200?

It can replaces a Histotech!

It can cut and stain.

The company name is Kurabo Bio-Medical.

http://www.bio.kurabo.co.jp/English/as200.html

 

Bye, Bye,

Carol Ann Bobrowitz

MCW

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