Rotary Microtome Solutions Provide Pathology Labs High Quality Sectioning and Enhanced User Safety

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NUSSLOCH, Germany, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Leica Biosystems announces the addition of a new family of Rotary Microtomes to

its full line of histology equipment and consumables. The line-up includes the

HistoCore BIOCUT (

https://www.leicabiosystems.com/histology-equipment/microtomes/histocore-biocut/

), HistoCore MULTICUT (

https://www.leicabiosystems.com/histology-equipment/microtomes/histocore-multicut/

) and HistoCore AUTOCUT (

https://www.leicabiosystems.com/histology-equipment/microtomes/histocore-autocut/

) clinical microtomes. Each instrument provides high quality sections and ease

of use, while delivering enhanced safety for the user.

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"We are very excited to introduce the next generation of clinical microtomes

based on our 145 years of experience in microtomy," stated Peter Reimer, Vice

President Core Histology, Leica Biosystems. "Through listening to our

customers, we have developed a family of microtomes that will help provide

consistent quality and enhanced efficiency, while maintaining a safe and

healthy workplace for the user," said Reimer.

Head of Laboratory, Mengia Berthold and Deputy Head of Laboratory, Karin

Portmann, Pathology Laenggasse stated, "After using the HistoCore MULTICUT and

AUTOCUT, we noticed the stability of the instruments and high quality

sectioning. The new coarse feed wheels allows us to trim our blocks faster, and

the antistatic waste tray makes cleaning quick and easy. Our lab techs

immediately noticed the new product design and the larger surface top for

storing tools and consumables."

The HistoCore Rotary Microtomes deliver improved comfort through ergonomic

positioning and adapting the coarse feed wheel to the user's preference,

helping reduce fatigue while trimming.  In addition, the unique force balance

system reduces the risk of injury from an unbalanced object head.

For increased flexibility, users can produce high quality paraffin sections for

H&E, IHC and molecular techniques. Additionally, a 2-in-1 blade holder provides

the flexibility to use both high and low profile blades.

An optional antistatic waste tray increases efficiency by shortening cleaning

time from minutes to seconds and reduces contamination to the user/environment

by effectively collecting and containing waste. Also, a specimen cooling option

allows for the block temperature to stay colder longer using the electrically

cooled RM CoolClamp for standard cassettes.

The HistoCore Rotary Microtomes offer rapid specimen exchange with fast homing

and programmable memo position (MULTICUT and AUTOCUT) and an electronic brake

for safe blade and specimen handling (AUTOCUT).

About Leica Biosystems

Leica Biosystems (https://www.leicabiosystems.com/ ) is a global leader in

workflow solutions and automation, integrating each step in the workflow from

biopsy to diagnosis.  Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving

Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. Our easy-to-use and

consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic

confidence.

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Media Contact: Courtney Hill, Global Brand Marketing Specialist

Phone: +1.847.405.7041

LBS-GlobalMarketing@leicabiosystems.com

SOURCE  Leica Biosystems