Introducing The Shandon Tissuewave - Thermo Scientific Shandon TissueWave 2 Operator's Manual

Introduction Introduction
12 TissueWave 2 Operator Guide

1 - Introducing the Shandon TissueWave 2

Welcome to the Shandon TissueWave 2 Specimen Processing
Microwave System.
This unit may be used for:
• Tissue fixation and processing
• Decalcification of hard material
• Routine special stains where heat would accelerate the
staining process
• Epitope enhancement during immunohistochemistry staining.
With a total capacity of 14 protocols consisting of a total of 63 steps,
the Shandon TissueWave 2 is designed for greater flexibility to meet
the growing laboratory workload demands.
This user friendly instrument will free-up technical time for more
complex procedures.
The Shandon TissueWave 2 will deliver uniformly excellent results in
a fraction of the time.
Laboratory safety is always an important consideration when
purchasing equipment.
The Shandon TissueWave 2 has a ventilation system interlock that
prevents the unit from operating if there is not adequate air flow
established through the microwave chamber.
The Shandon TissueWave 2 has an interactive LCD screen that
directs and informs the user throughout the operation of the unit.
A custom designed vacuum chamber is an added accessory that
comes with the Shandon TissueWave 2.
This unique chamber allows for a more rapid microwave fixation and
consistent paraffin wax infiltration.