[Histonet] Tissue processors

[Pamela Marcum]

I would disagree as I am on my third Shandon in a long career and have never had a problem with any of them.  Age and growth in nneds got them.  Currently we use a Pathcentre and it has been excellent.  If you haven't used one it is hard to comment on how they work and how the company works with you.  I have used VIPs and they are good.  It is preference and comfort on purchasing a unit.

Pam Marcum

----- Original Message -----
From: "Walzer Susan" <Susan.Walzer <@t> HCAHealthcare.com>
To: "Margaret Sherwood" <MSHERWOOD <@t> PARTNERS.ORG>, histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 3:17:46 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: Re:  [Histonet] Tissue processors

I have not heard much good about the Shandon processor. For reliability go with a VIP every time. This comes from MANY years in the field. I have never had problems with one.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret 
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:54 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue processors

To all:
 
Sorry to bother the list with a question that has no doubt been addressed in the
past, but now that we are looking into possibly replacing our tissue processor,
I would like some input.  It no longer is covered by a service contract and
things are starting to go wrong with it.  We have a Hypercenter XL
(ThermoShandon).  
 
We are a core pathology lab for a research group.  Typically we run @ 1000-1500
paraffin blocks/year, so we are looking at a processor that would meet our
needs.  We have limited space, so something, size-wise, like the Hypercenter XL
would be required.
 
What do most people prefer?  If you would like to contact me off-list, my email
is below.
 
Thanks!
Peggy

Peggy Sherwood 
Lab Associate, Photopathology 
Wellman Center for Photomedicine (W224) 
Massachusetts General Hospital 
55 Fruit Street 
Boston, MA 02114-2696 
617-724-4839 (voice mail) 
617-726-6983 (lab) 
617-726-1206 (fax) 
msherwood <@t> partners.org 

 


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