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<P>Nancy,</P></DIV>
<P>Here is the information on the Dermal Biopsy Punch Needles:</P></DIV>
<P><A href="http://www.physicianequipment.com/">www.PhysicianEquipment.com</A><BR>Sterile Disposable Dermal Biopsy Punches, 2mm REF 33-31 (around $70.00 for 50 Needles)</P>
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<P>or try: E.U. Representative is MILTEX GmbH D-78532 Tuttlingen, Germany</P>
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<DIV></DIV>The Stylet is Straightened Steel Music Wire. The size is .078 inches 01A X 18 inches PKG. I don't know the name of the company but here is the phone numbers and info.
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<P>Parts No# SMW-078-18 Phone (USA) 1-305-557-8222 FAX # 1800-423-9009<BR>You will have to make a cap on the end of the stylet rod. Which is a simple knob that has a screw to tighten it onto the steel rod. Hardware stores sometimes have these things.</P>
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<P>I am sure there are companies near you that can make the rods for you. I took the dermal needle and punched a paraffin core out of a block and had it measured. A company in the city where I live manufactured the rod to match the size of the paraffin core. So I didn't have to send away for the stylet rods. Which is what I recommend you do. It may cost a little more but at least you wouldn't have to do the work yourself.</P>
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<P>I hope this helps you. Holler if you need anything else.</P>
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<P>Best Wishes,</P>
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<P>Thom Jensen</P>
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<P>For more information on Tissue Microarray instruction visit: <A href="http://www.arrayworkshop.com/">www.arrayworkshop.com</A></P>
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<DIV></DIV>>From: Nancy.Walker@sanofi-synthelabo.com
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<DIV></DIV>>To: "Thom Jensen" <TISSUEARRAY@HOTMAIL.COM>
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<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Réf. : [Histonet] Manual array blocks - 2mm derma needle
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<DIV></DIV>>Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:16:54 +0100
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<DIV></DIV>>Dear Thom,
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<DIV></DIV>>I couldn't open the mail from Bill Hiller (got an error concerning java
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<DIV></DIV>>script) can you just send me a pasted copy of his advice in your mail.
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<DIV></DIV>>Thanks
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