[Histonet] cassette labelers

[Michael Mihalik]

In addition to Leica, TBS, and Thermo, there is also General Data and Brady.
They each have their pro's and con's.  If you'd like to hear more, please
respond to me 'off line'.

I would be shocked if any of these labelers cannot print 2 identifiers.  The
question really is how does this data get to the labeler?  Does someone
manually type it in or does it come from your LIS or tracking software?  In
the latter case, you need to ask your software vendor about their
capabilities.


P.S.  I rarely see a name on a cassette.  It's desired, but it just takes up
too much space once you have a barcode and a case number on the cassette


Michael Mihalik
PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369
 
 
 


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To: rsrichmond <@t> gmail.com; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] cassette labelers

We have a new Leica/Surgipath cassette labeler after using the old Surgipath
cassette labeler for approximately 10 years with no problems.  Our Biomed
would change the print head ever year or two because the pins would wear
our.  The new Leica/Surgipath labeler prints accession number and patient's
name.  You print cassettes one at a time and you can set the labeler to
automatically advance the case number or block number.  It's fast and easy!
We love it!!!!!
Wanda 


WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
Pathology Supervisor
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC  29406
843-847-4586
843-847-4296 fax

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robert
Richmond
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:16 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] cassette labelers

 I'm advising a locum tenens client of mine about acquiring a cassette
labeler. The only one I'm familiar with is Thermo Scientific's Cassette
MicroWriter. Some questions for HistoNet:

1) A JCAHO inspector informed them that a cassette labeler will soon be
required. Does anyone know if this is in fact the case?

2) Will the labeler print patients' names, or other second identifiers such
as JCAHO now requires?

3) Are these labelers available in the used instrument market?

4) Is there any competition, or is the Thermo product all there is?

5) How well do these labelers withstand use?

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Knoxville TN

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