[Histonet] FORMALDEHYDE

Fri Dec 4 00:46:57 CST 2009

selfcontained with filters is the probable problem - with formalin its
always best to have filters and OUTSIDE venting
we have the shandon gross station, vented out of the building with 2 filters
which we change regularly
lab air is fresh and clean every time we test

2009/12/4 Matthew Lunetta <MLunetta <@t> luhcares.org>

> We have two Mopec grossing stations and they are great. While ours are
> hooked up to the hospital air system have you checked to see if the in-flow
> of air up tot he filters is sufficiant?.
>
> Mopec also has great customer service so I would call you rep and have them
> come out to see what is going on.
>
> Matt L
> HT (ASCP)
> Longmont United Hospital
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> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:57:22 -0600
> From: "Nails, Felton"
> Subject: [Histonet] RE: FORMALDEHYDE
> To: "'Kathy M. Gorham'" ,
> "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
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> I have just purchased two Mopec MB600 grossing stations and we do not have
> this problem. Our pathologist actually rave about the unit.
>
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> histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kathy M. Gorham
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> Subject: [Histonet] FORMALDEHYDE
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> Good Morning Histo Land, I was just informed that on my last test sample
> for formaldehyde vapors was very high. Right now I have to wear a respirator
> while grossing and assisting grossing. We are looking at why the Mopec
> grossing station is not working in fact we have not had really good results
> since we put it in. I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same problem
> or know of a better solution. Our grossing station is the one that is self
> contained with filters. Also is anyone using with good result a formalin
> substitute? If so which one?
> Thanks and Have a great day,
>
> Kathy Gorham, H.T.
> Grande Ronde Hospital
> La Grande Oregon
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> Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:59:26 -0500
> From: Cliff Berger
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] FORMALDEHYDE
> To: "Kathy M. Gorham" ,
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> Formaldehyde fumes require filters which have been treated with Potassium
> Permanganate. Normal activated charcoal filter will not trap formaldehyde
> fumes.
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> On 12/3/09 12:35 PM, "Kathy M. Gorham" wrote:
>
> > Good Morning Histo Land, I was just informed that on my last test sample
> > for formaldehyde vapors was very high. Right now I have to wear a
> > respirator while grossing and assisting grossing. We are looking at why
> > the Mopec grossing station is not working in fact we have not had really
> > good results since we put it in. I'm wondering if anyone else is having
> > the same problem or know of a better solution. Our grossing station is
> > the one that is self contained with filters. Also is anyone using with
> > good result a formalin substitute? If so which one?
> > Thanks and Have a great day,
> >
> > Kathy Gorham, H.T.
> > Grande Ronde Hospital
> > La Grande Oregon
> >
> >
> > GRH National Recognition
> > Outstanding Rural Health Organization of 2009 awarded by NRHA
> > Gold Standard Critical Access Hospital 2009 awarded by LarsonAllen LLP
> > Leader in Innovative Excellence 2009 awarded by the OAHHS
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