[Histonet] I need to clear the record

Wed Jun 25 10:47:00 CDT 2008

It has been brought to my attention that my remarks to Sue regarding disclosure of her relationship with Milestone might be disingenuous because of my role as scientific editor of HistoLogic, a publication funded by Sakura, the manufacturer of the other microwave instrument that was under discussion. Because I made no attempt to promote either processor, I didn't think that my role as editor was relevant to the discussion however I now recognize that some may have thought that I responded to Sue as a result of my affiliation with HistoLogic. That never entered my mind. I just know that as a consumer of lab equipment like so many of you, I like to know when an individual may be promoting his or her products as opposed to someone offering a testimonial of success with a particular product.

My interest in HistoLogic is to share what I hope is useful and educational information with those who might benefit and to help new authors get their work into print. At no time will you find me endorsing, selling or promoting anyone's products, including those marketed by Sakura, in my role as Scientific Editor for HistoLogic. I am grateful to Sakura for their generosity in making HistoLogic available to all of us and for allowing me complete freedom as editor to choose articles that will benefit the readers.

As a colleague and fellow histotech, I do however reserve the right to take my editor's hat off periodically to offer an opinion about the best device or product if that would benefit someone else. I'll be careful in the future to make it clear which hat I am wearing when it is relevant to the post. I apologize to Sue and to you for my oversight in this case.

Vinnie Della Speranza

Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services

165 Ashley Avenue  Suite 309

Charleston, South Carolina 29425

Tel: (843) 792-6353

Fax: (843) 792-8974

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Della Speranza, Vinnie
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:05 AM
To: 'Suriana Bte Abdul Latiff'; Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Rene J Buesa; kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

While I respect your opinion Sue, when you are employed by a company that markets the very products that you are recommending, you have a responsibility to the Histonet members to inform them of this fact so that they can decide how they wish to interpret your remarks. You should also be aware that vendors are not permitted to sell or promote their products on Histonet and many have been flamed for attempting to do so.

As a histotech you are free to express your professional opinions about the Pathos but I think it best that you be upfront about your affiliations with Milestone.

I also want to be clear that my remarks are not intended to leave any impressions, pro or con, about either the Pathos or the Xpress instruments.

Vinnie Della Speranza

Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services

165 Ashley Avenue  Suite 309

Charleston, South Carolina 29425

Tel: (843) 792-6353

Fax: (843) 792-8974

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From: Suriana Bte Abdul Latiff [mailto:suriana <@t> spdscientific.com.sg]

Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:47 PM

To: Della Speranza, Vinnie; Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Rene J Buesa; kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet

Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

Hi Della,

Yes, my current company is handling / selling histopathology products. I am now working on a project with all pathologists who are evaluating both Xpess and Pathos.

Regardless of my company's partnership with Milestone, I used to be a histo technologist too for 4 years and that is the reason why I have personally chosen Pathos over Xpress. The software is far more flexible and user's not being "lock" with any special reagents. In order word, its an open system so no worries ..

Everyone should really play with Pathos to bring histology to the next level.

Sue

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From: Della Speranza, Vinnie [mailto:dellav <@t> musc.edu]

Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:00 AM

To: Suriana Bte Abdul Latiff; Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Rene J Buesa; kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet

Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

Sue, what is your affiliation with Milestone?

Isn't your company a partner with Milestone?

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Suriana Bte Abdul Latiff

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:39 PM

To: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Rene J Buesa; kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet

Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

Hi Everyone,

I suggest you should try Pathos, microwave processor from Milestone. It is much superior in processing quality which I have tested it myself. It has a delay start feature allowing an overnight processing using microwave technology so no worries of overheating the samples.

Trust me it is so wonderful. You may want to visit: http://www.milestonemed.com/microwave.php

Sue

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)

Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:11 AM

To: Rene J Buesa; kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet

Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

The last retort is a heated, empty "bath"........you should NOT leave the tissue there for very long at all.

Jeanine Bartlett

Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch

(404) 639-3590

jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:07 PM

To: kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com; Histonet

Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue-Tek Xpress x50

Both Xpress models have been engineered to process in a continuous flow of cassettes not for overnight (delayed) processing. Perhaps you could leave the cassettes in the last retort, but I am not sure about that nor it is recommended, and it would defeat the design of the instrument.

  René J.

Kim Tournear <kimtournear <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:

  Hi,

Is anyone using the Tissue-Tek Xpress x50 out there? Do you like it? Can you do traditional overnight processing or is it only for rapid processing? Any feed back would be helpful...

Thanks,

~Kim ~

Tucson Medical Center

Tucson, AZ

~Don't let your life end before it begins~

OU Rocks!!!!

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