Functional Description; Key Features - ELITechGroup CYTOPRO 7622 Applications Manual

SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Overview
WARNING!
If power is lost during cytocentrifugation, the lid remains locked until power is restored.
Do not attempt to open the lid while power is off.
WARNING!
Electrical shock hazard: Do not open this instrument or attempt internal repairs. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel. Contact Elitech Group Biomedical Systems service.
CAUTION:
Use only spare parts supplied or specified by Elitech Group. Using non-approved parts may
affect the performance and safety features of the instrument. Using this equipment in a
manner not specified by Elitech Group may impair the protection provided by the
equipment. If in doubt, contact your Elitech Group representative.

Functional Description

Cytopro is a complete, general-purpose cytocentrifuge system for depositing cells onto
microscope slides. Cytopro incorporates microprocessor control and user programmability
to provide great versatility.
The Cytopro rotor uses centrifugal force and three unique patented chamber designs to
sediment cells onto the slide. With the single or dual chambers, suspension fluid is
simultaneously absorbed into the Cytopad absorption pad as cells contact the microscope
slide. With the Cytopro Magnum large capacity chamber, the suspension fluid is removed by
an absorbent foam at the end of the run.
The Cytopro system includes the instrument cabinet, rotor, standard volume chamber
assemblies (which includes the single or dual chambers, chamber caps, Cytopads, and
frames), and the Cytopro Magnum chambers. The Cytopro system is used with standard or
custom microscope slides.
The Cytopro rotor allows rapid sedimentation of specimen cells onto microscope slides for
staining or other purposes. Up to eight disposable/reusable sample chamber assemblies
with absorbent pads and glass microscope slides can be loaded into the rotor.
The Cytopro rotor reduces cell loss during collection and prevents accidental damage to the
collected specimen. The rotor is sealed to control aerosol release during cytocentrifugation.

Key Features

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Single, Dual, and Cytopro Magnum chambers
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Reusable or disposable, chambers (single and dual)
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Capacity of eight slides and chambers
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User-programmable speed, acceleration rate, and time
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Autoclavable rotor
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