[Histonet] Microtome Cutting Safety

[mari.ann.mailhiot <@t> leica-microsystems.com]

Donna

Leica makes a microtome series RM2200 that allows you to cut sections with
the knife guard up. You will be able to decide whether you would like a
rotary microtome or a automated microtome. I see that you like the Leica
CM3050. The comparable microtome for paraffin cutting is the RM2255.

Your request can be forwarded to a rep in your area if you like. I will
need your zip code to do that.

If you need any other information you are welcome to contact me here at
Leica.

Best regards

Mari Ann Mailhiot BA HT ASCP
Application Specialist/Trainer
Leica Microsystems
Biosystems Division
Technical Assistance Center
800 248 0123 x7267
847 236 3063 fax
mari.ann.mailhiot <@t> leica-microsystems.com
www.leica-microsystems.com


                                                                           
             Donna Harclerode                                              
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> From: Donna Harclerode <eridana <@t> cox.net>
> Date: January 6, 2009 8:27:14 PM PST
> To: histonet-request <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Microtome Cutting Safety
>
> Anyone know of a paraffin microtome that you can section WITH the
> knife guard in position? I have always used forceps to keep my
> fingers safe, but some techs are harder to convince to do this . I
> figured if anyone knows they would be on this list.
> I tried the Leica RM2255 (both in automated and manual mode) and I
> could sort of section a couple small blocks with the guard up, but
> it was not going to work with anything except perfect processed
> small blocks and not well for those.
>
> Any opinions on the safety automated versus manual microtomes?  I
> adore  automated cryostats (Leica 3050 is my favorite) , but I can
> not figure why use an automated paraffin microtome. Logically I
> always figured an automated can do more damage, but really have no
> facts.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Donna Harclerode, HT, HTL, SLS, (ASCP) QIHC

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