Automatic Slide Stainer
Suitable for high volume laboratories which do not want to sacrifice quality. The Prisma® has the ability to be linked with the FilmCoverslipper (by use Link System for Connectivity with Prsima® Stainers #62666) which makes this instrument a fully integrated system, offering complete walk away convenience. Continuous loading of baskets enables high throughput and the intelligent loading feature allows Prisma® to handle as many as 360 slides per hour. The Prisma® is compatible with histology and cytology staining protocols. Reagent reservoir configurations allows for simultaneous runs of H & E and special stains.
Addition Features
- Ability to set multiple loading and unloading stations based on slide volume
- Program up to 3 stations for continuous loading
- Program up to 5 stations for efficient unloading
- 2 drying stations to reduce potential bottlenecks
- 2 optional heating stations for special stains like PAS, Giemsa stain, and Mucicarmine stain
- Compatible with histology and cytology protocols, including PAP and non-gyn
- Touch sensitive color menu screens
Specifications
Dimensions: 49.2" W x 28" D x 24.8" H (125 x71.3 x 63 cm)
Weight: 330 lbs (150 kg)
Electrical: 115VAC, 60 Hz
Process Capacity: Continuous Loading of up to 60 slides in three baskets
Throughput: Up to 500 slides per hour (method dependent)
Operational Temperature: 10°C to 40°C
PRISMA® Accessories
Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer with Special Stains (6131) – The Prisma® complete with all option for use with special stains like PAS, Giems, Mucicarmine stain.
Link system for Connectivity with Film® Coverslipper (6134) – The Link System combines the Prisma® and the Film® into one fully integrated system offering complete walk way convenience. The Link performs an automatic robotic transfer of slide baskets from stainer to coverslipper.
Link System to Tissue-Tek® Glas g2 Coverslipper (6168) – The Link System combines the Prisma® and the Glas g2 Coverslipper (Tissue-Tek #6500) into one fully integrated system.
Stainer and Coverslip Slide Basket (4768) – Basket for Tissue-Tek® Stainers and Coverslipper for use with the Film® and SCA™ Coverslippers, the Prisma®, DRS-601™ Histology/Cytology Slide Stainers and the RSG-61™ Hematology Slide Stainer. The special basket design reduces cross contamination and carry-over. The basket can also be used in a microwave oven. The slide baskets are available in case quantity.
20-Slide Basket Load/Unload Adapter (6135) – The 20-Slide basket load/unload adapter allows users to align the slide baskets in the middle position of the start station when the expanded reservoir are being used.
20-Slide Basket Adapter (6136) – 20-Slide Basket Adapters are to be used in conjunction with the Slide Baskets on the Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer.
10-Slide Basket, Slecial Stain (6137) – Basket for the Tissue-Tek® Plasma® Slide Stainer. For use with the Tissue-Tek® Plasma® Slide Stainer with special stain capability. The basket has a 10 slide capacity and is specifically designed to reduce carry-over and contamination.
10-Slide Basket Adapter (6138) – Slide Basket Adpters are to be used in conjunction with the Slide Baskets on the Tissue-Tek®Plasma® Slide Stainer with Special Stain.
10-Slide Basket Load/Unload Adapter (6139) – The 10-Slide basket load/unload adapter is used with the special stain setup to accommodate the 10-slide basket. When the adapter is placed in a start station the Tissue-Tek® Plasma® recognizes the 10-slide basket and prepares to run it in the special stain mode.
Special Stain reservoir 180 ml (6140) – The Special Stain Reservoirs can be combined with the standard or expanded solution configuration. The special stain configuration includes eight solution reservoirs. The special stain reservoirs can accommodate a volume of 160-180 ml of solution.
Heated Solution Reservoir 180 ml (6141) – The heated Solution Reservoir works in conjunction with the special stain setup. The two independent heated stations can be programmed to heat special stains to 30-70°C.
Special Stain Reservoir Lid (6144) – The Lid for the Special Stain Reservoir is a single lid used to cover the special stain reservoir when not in use.
Small Solution Reservoir, 285 ml (6145) – The Small Solution Reservoir can be used with the standard solution reservoir. With the expanded configuration there are a total of 54 stations and are arranged with 6 station in the front row and eight station in the other six rows> The small solution reservoirs can accommodate 255-285 ml of solution.
Small Solution Reservoir Lid (6146) – The Lid for the Small Solution Reservoir is a single lid use to cover the small solution reservoirs when not in use.
Standard Solution Reservoir, 820 ml (6147)– The Standard configuration of standard solution reservoirs is a total of 30 stations with six stations in the front row and eight stations in the other three rows. The standard reservoir accommodates 680-820 ml of solution.
Load/Unload Reservoir, 830 ml (6148) – This is a Standard Solution Reservoirs with handles are placed in the front row of the instrument. These reservoirs have a handle for easy removal and are used as the start/end stations. The reservoir volume is 830 ml.
Wash Reservoir, 850 ml (6149) – The Wash Reservoir is a specially designed reservoir to be used exclusively with the Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer that contains openings positioned for maximum water flow. Each reservoir has an 850 ml volume.
820/830 ml Reservoir Lid (6151) – The Lid for the Standard Solution is a single lid used to cover the reservoirs when not in use.
3-Position Reservoir Tray (6152) – The solution reservoirs are arranged in a one level configuration and are positioned in either a 3 or 4-position reservoir tray. These trays can hold multiple solutions to allow for easy placement into and removal from the instrument. The trays are designed to ensure proper orientation when placed into the instrument.
3-Position Reservoir Tray Lid (6153) – This 3-Position Reservoir Tray Lid is a one piece lid to cover all reservoirs located in the 3-position reservoir tray.
4-Position Reservoir Tray (6154) – Same as 3-position reservoir tray but has 4-position.
4-Position Reservoir Tray Lid (6155) – Same as 3-position reservoir tray lid but designed for 4-position reservoir tray.
Special Stain Reservoir Tray (6156) – This special stain reservoir tray is a 8-position tray that holds the special stain reservoirs inside the Prisma® Slide Stainer.
Fume Filter (6160) – The fume filter for the Tissue-Tek® Film® Coverslipper and Tissue-Tek ® Prisma® Stainer is sufficient in removing fumes that are generated during routine use. It is recommended that the filter be replace once a month. Fume filters are packaged 2 to a case.
Start & End Labels (6161) – The station labels are designed to be attached to the Start, End or PE station for reservoir identification.
Basket Adapter Labels (6162) – Color coded basket adapter labels are positioned on the basket adapters for easy stain identification
Screen Protection Sheet (6163) – This accessory is for use exclusively with the Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer, to protect the control panel from scratch.
Compact Flash Card (6164) – The compact flash card allows data to be transferred to the PC. This accessory is for use exclusively with the Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer.
Exhaust Duct Adapters (6165 & 6166) – The Tissue-Tek® Prisma® Slide Stainer offers an optional Duct Connection Adapter which connects to an external exhaust system for added protection. Two sizes are available, 38 mm and 75 mm.