[Histonet] Tissue processor Pros/Cons
I Collen, I have only used a VIP 5 and love it. They are workhorses when well cared for. We recently acquired the VIP 6 AI to back up the remaining years of our VIP 5. The last time our VIP 5 had a PM it was down for 4 days which included a weekend and we only have one processor. The VIP 6 has many up grades for Solution Management. We have not had it long enough to give feedback. Sakura only makes the VIP 6 now so you may want to consider the VIP 6 instead of the VIP 5. Thank you, E-van Yerkes Research Center of Emory University Rm. 2122 (404) 727-7744 (on campus 7-7744) Lab edde...@emory.edu -Original Message- From: Colleen Forster via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:17 PM To: histonet-request Subject: [External] [Histonet] Tissue processor advice HEllo Histoneters, I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me. The two processors I am looking at: Leica ASP300S Sakura VIP5 Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give me pros , cons, yes, noI am just looking for experiences those who have used them can share. Thank you in advance. Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory Jackson Hall, Room 2-155 612-626-1930 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.utsouthwestern.edu%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fhistonetdata=02%7C01%7Ceddessa%40emory.edu%7C586f1dbbab884acb15d908d85a64754d%7Ce004fb9cb0a4424fbcd0322606d5df38%7C0%7C0%7C637358734808660829sdata=M6spnWg3xkIdJjzeUBepqUc%2Be7a3vInAU2C0y4ggXiU%3Dreserved=0 This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] [External] Tissue processor advice
I went through 2 ASP300, The first model not the S and they are terrible! I had a sister lab that got a new/used ASP300S and the hard drive died within a couple months. I would really recommend against them. The only Leica certified repair people in the Phoenix area would not work on my ASP300 because they break so often and they didn't want to be responsible for it. On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 11:52 AM Daniel Pesino via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > Hi Colleen - > > I've used both and I enjoyed both machines. The Leica instrument feels a > bit more modern and the reagent management system is useful for reagent > changing schedules. The changing of reagents and wax is pretty easy with > the drainage hose. I've rarely had any issues with them, but have had > plenty of issues with the Peloris instruments (made by Leica). > > The VIP is a workhorse. Very rarely have we had problems with the > instrument. It's very reliable, but not quite as "flashy" as the Leica > instrument. > > I'm not sure about parts for the VIP, but if you don't have a service plan > for the ASP300S, be prepared to pay out the nose for parts. I was quoted > over $1,000 for a wax drain hose that was literally a piece of plastic > piping with a simple connector on it. > > Best, > > Dan > > Daniel Pesino, HTL(ASCP)QIHCCM > Senior Histotechnologist > Trinity Health Of New England > daniel.pes...@trinityhealthofne.org > W 860-714-4675 > > 114 Woodland Street > Hartford, CT 06105 > TrinityHealthOfNE.org | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Colleen Forster via Histonet > Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:17 PM > To: histonet-request > Subject: [External] [Histonet] Tissue processor advice > > Warning: This email originated from the Internet! > DO NOT CLICK links if the sender is unknown, and NEVER provide your > password. > > HEllo Histoneters, > > I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me. > > The two processors I am looking at: > > Leica ASP300S > Sakura VIP5 > > Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give > me pros , cons, yes, noI am just looking for experiences those who have > used them can share. > > Thank you in advance. > > Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC > BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory > Jackson Hall, Room 2-155 > 612-626-1930 > ___ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > Confidentiality Notice: > This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health > and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may > contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized > review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the > intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender > regarding the error in a separate email. > > > ___ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > -- Tony Auge HTL (ASCP)CM QIHC Cell: (651) 373-4768 Email: tony.a...@gmail.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] [External] Tissue processor advice
Hi Colleen - I've used both and I enjoyed both machines. The Leica instrument feels a bit more modern and the reagent management system is useful for reagent changing schedules. The changing of reagents and wax is pretty easy with the drainage hose. I've rarely had any issues with them, but have had plenty of issues with the Peloris instruments (made by Leica). The VIP is a workhorse. Very rarely have we had problems with the instrument. It's very reliable, but not quite as "flashy" as the Leica instrument. I'm not sure about parts for the VIP, but if you don't have a service plan for the ASP300S, be prepared to pay out the nose for parts. I was quoted over $1,000 for a wax drain hose that was literally a piece of plastic piping with a simple connector on it. Best, Dan Daniel Pesino, HTL(ASCP)QIHCCM Senior Histotechnologist Trinity Health Of New England daniel.pes...@trinityhealthofne.org W 860-714-4675 114 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 TrinityHealthOfNE.org | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram -Original Message- From: Colleen Forster via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:17 PM To: histonet-request Subject: [External] [Histonet] Tissue processor advice Warning: This email originated from the Internet! DO NOT CLICK links if the sender is unknown, and NEVER provide your password. HEllo Histoneters, I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me. The two processors I am looking at: Leica ASP300S Sakura VIP5 Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give me pros , cons, yes, noI am just looking for experiences those who have used them can share. Thank you in advance. Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory Jackson Hall, Room 2-155 612-626-1930 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Tissue processor advice
HEllo Histoneters, I am looking at replacing my VIP2000, porr girl finally quit on me. The two processors I am looking at: Leica ASP300S Sakura VIP5 Any of you out there who have used either of these or both, can you give me pros , cons, yes, noI am just looking for experiences those who have used them can share. Thank you in advance. Colleen Forster HT(ASCP)QIHC BLS Histology and IHC Laboratory Jackson Hall, Room 2-155 612-626-1930 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
