Re: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
From: | Jackie.O'Connor@abbott.com |
Yes - I remember it well - - maybe not so well - but sort of - - -
Had the same problem about 12 years ago with a VIP - there was a ceramic
piece (valve changer?) in machine that spins to allow different solutions
into the retort. This piece wore down and didn't seat accurately -
allowing other solutions to backwash into the lines. I don't know if
they've changed this design over the years - but your story struck a
familar chord . . . .
Jackie O'Connor
Abbott Labs
Discovery Chemotherapeutics
Jill Songer
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08/09/2004 02:40 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Problem with VIP 5
We are having a problem with our VIP 5 having a strong formalin odor at
the
end of the run when we open the retort to remove the tissues. There is
also
a large amount of fluid-formalin?? on the lid and in the chamber.
Has anyone else experienced this? I have called Sakura and they are
sending
a field service tech but I was curious if anyone has had this problem.
Whenever I call a vendor it seems they always say, well, we haven't had
THIS problem before.
Thanks.
Jill Songer HT (ASCP)
Histopathology Lab
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Teaching Hospital
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0443
www.vetmed.vt.edu
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