[Histonet] [External] Tissue processor advice

[Tony Auge]

I went through 2 ASP300, The first model not the S and they are terrible! I
had a sister lab that got a new/used ASP300S and the hard drive died within
a couple months. I would really recommend against them. The only Leica
certified repair people in the Phoenix area would not work on my ASP300
because they break so often and they didn't want to be responsible for it.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 11:52 AM Daniel Pesino via Histonet <
histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi Colleen -
>
> I've used both and I enjoyed both machines. The Leica instrument feels a
> bit more modern and the reagent management system is useful for reagent
> changing schedules. The changing of reagents and wax is pretty easy with
> the drainage hose. I've rarely had any issues with them, but have had
> plenty of issues with the Peloris instruments (made by Leica).
>
> The VIP is a workhorse. Very rarely have we had problems with the
> instrument. It's very reliable, but not quite as "flashy" as the Leica
> instrument.
>
> I'm not sure about parts for the VIP, but if you don't have a service plan
> for the ASP300S, be prepared to pay out the nose for parts. I was quoted
> over $1,000 for a wax drain hose that was literally a piece of plastic
> piping with a simple connector on it.
>
> Best,
>
> Dan
>
> Daniel Pesino, HTL(ASCP)QIHCCM
> Senior Histotechnologist
> Trinity Health Of New England
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colleen Forster via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:17 PM
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> Subject: [External] [Histonet] Tissue processor advice
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> HEllo Histoneters,
>
> I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me.
>
> The two processors I am looking at:
>
> Leica ASP300S
> Sakura VIP5
>
> Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give
> me pros , cons, yes, no....I am just looking for experiences those who have
> used them can share.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC
> BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory
> Jackson Hall, Room 2-155
> 612-626-1930
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Tony Auge HTL (ASCP)CM QIHC
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