[Histonet] Re-use of plastic embedding molds

[Susan.Walzer <@t> HCAHealthcare.com]

We tried them but they have a tendency to warp and you will not get a flat surface for cutting.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 2:04 PM
To: Myers, Karyn; histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re-use of plastic embedding molds

We tried using the disposable molds and they work for reusing  2-3 times( cracks started after just a few uses), but we found the cost much higher that using the metal molds and cleaning.

William DeSalvo, BS HTL(ASCP)
Production Manager-Anatomic Pathology
Chair, NSH Quality Management Committee
Owner/Consultant, Collaborative Advantage Consulting

 

> From: KarynMyers <@t> texashealth.org
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 17:26:13 +0000
> Subject: [Histonet] Re-use of plastic embedding molds
> 
> Just wondering....... Does anyone re-use their plastic embedding base molds?
> 
> Thanks for your input!
> 
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