The microwave multifunctional tissue processor you were waiting for
A state-of-the-art, multifunctional microwave tissue processor, the KOS is ideally suited as a complement to existing capabilities found in histology laboratories, where the multitasking nature of the instrument can enhance and accelerate many of the typical applications encountered.
Smart. Icons driven.
Fast. Factory prestored optimized, full documented protocols for rapid, microwave enhanced procedures. No calibrations required. Just plug-in and process.
Reliable. Sensors controlled for protection of your precious specimens.
Flexible. User defined customized programs can be created and added to a most used favorites list for quick access, as required for meeting the needs of each user laboratory.
Multifunctional unit
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Rapid tissue processing
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Same day results for all tissue types
- From 1 to 45 cassettes
- Ideal for transplant centers (Urgent biopsies)
- Safe. No xylene
- No proprietary reagents (Ethanol – isopropanol only)
High quality slides
No compromise in regard to morphology and staining expression. Staining properties of microwave processed specimens are excellent for H&E routine staining, HC, IHC, FISH. In a fraction of the time.
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| Adenocarcinoma, microwave processed Cytokeratin CAM5.2, x 400. |
Breast cells HER2 amplification detection by IHC, processed by microwaves. Hematoxylin counterstain, x 400. |
Breast cellsHER2 amplification detection by FISH processed by microwaves. Red-labeled HER2 probe, x 800. |
Colonic biopsy, microwave processed in 30 minutes. H&E, x 400. |
Fast. Unmatched tissue processing times
- 30 minutes... for transplant biopsies including fixation.
- 30 minutes... for 1.5 mm biopsies. Add 10 minutes to include fixation.
- 80 minutes... for 3 mm biopsies. Add 25 minutes to include fixation.
Easy. Icons driven menù
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| 1. Select thickness |
2. Select n° of cassettes |
3. Select reagents |
4. Press "GO" |
5. Press "START" |
6. Time left displayed |
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Bone Marrow processing
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Same-day diagnosis for bone marrow trephine biopsies. Will this help your patient?
Decalcification + Processing in less than 3 hours!
An ideal application of the technology and multifunctionality of the KOS
Optimized decalcification and processing protocols are factory stored.
EDTA
Decalcification 80 minutes + Processing 60 minutes = Total time 140 minutes
Formic acid (5%)
Decalcification 20 minutes + Processing 60 minutes = Total time 80 minutes
Fast turn around time
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Fixation in formalin |
10 |
50 |
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| Rinsing in tap water |
10 |
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| Decalcification (formic acid) |
20 |
50 |
| Rinsing in ethanol |
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| Tissue processing (Prowave) |
15 |
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| Impregnation in Wax |
23 |
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| Total time (minutes) |
80 |
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Rapid Bone Decalcification
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Up to 45 cassettes: hours, not days!
An excellent application for the KOS.
The efficient stirring continuously keeps the bone surface in contact with “fresh” decalcifier, positively influencing the equilibrium:
Simply select the temperature, the number of cassettes and the decalcifying solution: then press "GO".
Examples of core biopsy decalcification times (50 °C)
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Special Stains
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Antigen retrieval
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Time at temperature steps
- Select temperature
- Select histomodule
- Select time
- Press "GO"
User’s programs can be easily set up and stored under “Favorites” for easy operation.
Microwave and sensor technology
Kos is available in 3 beautiful....sorry, stainful colors to suit the atmosphere of your laboratory!
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