The 5th generation of Shandon Cryotomes are precision engineered, ergonomic instruments designed to meet the needs of all clinical settings, producing high quality frozen sections with less fatigue.
Product Detail
Safety
Features formaldehyde fumigation for the cryochamber–a method proven effective against tuberculosis and many other known pathogens.
Fumigation and defrost may be activated instantly or programmed to delay.
The cryochamber window automatically locks during formaldehyde fumigation.
Waste fluids drain efficiently into easy-access collection jar.
Positive locking flywheel with 3-position lock.
Locking, frost-free window places a barrier between the operator and the specimen.
Motorized model features an emergency stop button.
Peltier Controls
Peltier-controlled cold spot on the Cryobar aids quick-freezing to -60° C, reducing ice crystal artifact formation.
Peltier-controlled specimen head to ± 10° C of chamber temperature.
Spacious Cryochamber
Cryochamber temperature to -30°C.
Operator controls microtome movement from outside of cryochamber.
Open-top design minimizes temperature gain during prolonged use.
Well-illuminated, stainless steel chamber.
CFC-free refrigerant and foam insulation.
Accessories in the cryochamber are removable for easy cleaning and disinfecting of the chamber.
Automatic programmable defrost.
Automatic programmable formaldehyde fumigation.
Microtome Features
Microtome is housed outside the cryochamber for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Precision microtome has a light, balanced feel over the complete travel range.
Shandon Cryotome SME features ACCU-FEED system with 25,000 μm advance that may be set at 1-20μm intervals in 1 μm increments and 20-60μm intervals at 5μm increments
360° specimen orientation capability.
Control Panel
Shandon Cryotome SME cryostat featuresmicroprocessorbased,touch-key controls with specimen travel graphic indicator, clear digital displays of cryochamber and cryobartemperatures.
Accessories
Select from universal blade holder, high-profile disposable blade holder, or low-profile disposable blade holder.
High and low-profile blade holder includes an easy-to-use, glass anti-roll plate.
Universal blade holder includes a plastic anti-roll plate.
XY Orientation head with specimen temperature control Included
Debris Tray,
Storage Shelf,
Shandon Cryocassette, 35 mm annular, 4 / Pk. (with handle),
Shandon Cryocassette, variety pack,
1 ea. 10, 25, 25, 45 mm annular with 2 handles
Footswitch,
Operator Manual (specify language),
Service Record Book
Agency Approvals :
Designed to meet IEC 61010, CSA, UL, and CE Mark (IVDD compliant).