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Founded in 1977, Bio-Optica, is a solid and established reality committed to anatomic pathology, and thanks to its complete and unique portfolio of instruments, reagents and consumables, it operates on the national and international markets. The active collaboration with customers and a constant research for innovation, in order to reach high quality standards, is demonstrated by the ISO 13485 certification and from May 2022 also IVDR 2017/746 (CE)

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Klessidra Klessidra is a patented, closed-circuit safety device, which prevents contact between formaldehyde and the user, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No. 605/2014. It is intended for the fixation and transport of small histological samples. The device is provided by a mechanism which prevents the reflux of formalin into the previous container in order to avoid Ipofixation problems and the loss of the biopsies. Klessidra 30 is supplied in pre-filled containers, the buffer solution helps operators remove biopsies from needles. The container with two blue caps contains concentrated...

Klessidra 90 Klessidra 90 is the largest size in the Klessidra range. The 90 ml size can hold up to 12 Bio Cassettes. The maxi 160 ml version can hold two SuperMegaCassettes or 20 Bio Cassettes. PRODUCT PACK CODE 90 ml of 10% buffered neutral formalin 160 ml of 10% buffered neutral formalin • 1) Put the specimen into the empty container (B) with or without biocassette; • 2) On a flat surface, connect the containers (solution A on top) and apply a slight pressure from above (red arrow) in order to get the correct alignment; • 3) On a flat surface, screw the prefilled formalin container(A)on container(B)...

^23 io - @pfica Trimming Tech histology hood Trimming Tech hoods are designed to the highest quality standards so as to meet all operator requirements in relation to the prevention of chemical risk during grossing of histological samples. Made of stainless steel, they are equipped with a multiple extractor system that extracts fumes from the work surface, from the front and from above. The control panel with soft-touch keypad provides an intuitive interface for setting the desired operating parameters. Construction features • Stainless steel structure • Power-operated vertically sliding front...

DIMENSIONS CODE PRODUCT WORK SURFACE • Trimming Tech 130 with sink on left 1300x750x2230 mm 50-130-001 with sink on right 50-130-002 • Trimming Tech 150 with sink on left 1500x750x2230 mm 50-150-001 with sink on right 50-150-002 • Trimming Tech 180 with sink on left 1800x750x2230 mm 50-180-001 with sink on right 50-180-002 with central sink 50-180-003 • Trimming Tech 180 with sink on the left and 1800x750x2230 mm 50-180-004 with waste bin waste bin with lid on the right side with sink on the right and 50-180-005 waste bin with lid on the left side PRODUCT CODE Cutting board 35 x 45 cm Millimeter...

^23 io - £S)p£ica Protective equipment for laboratory workTransport bags Polypropylene bags for transporting specimens, complete with grip seal closure and document folder. DIMENSIONS PACK CODE Pads made of special fabric for absorbing formaldehyde. Ideal for containing spillages, leaks and drips of formaldehyde when grossing anatomical specimens, thus reducing the risk of operator exposure to formalin. DIMENSIONS PACK CODE

Accessories Endokit Endokit is a complete patented system for the correct orientation of endoscopic biopsies, consisting of: Pre-cut strips of nitrocellulose with one slanted end Test tubes pre-filled with buffered neutral 10% formalin for immediate fixation of biopsies PACK 40 Endokit strips and 80 pre-filled test tubes 40 Endokit Grossing board Grossing boards for the dissection of anatomical specimens. The single-use grossing boards are equipped with a millimeter scale. DIMENSIONS Cardboard Cardboard Cardboard 08-8000 (single-use) 08-8010 (single-use) 08-8020 (single-use)

^23 io - @pfica Bio Marking Dyes Bio-Optica marking dyes are special, non-toxic inks, made with natural polymers, used to mark surgical margins. The advantages of using Bio Marking Dyes are as follows: • They are non-toxic and made with natural polymers • They do not require any additional work phases in other solutions to fix the color • They do not spread into the tissue • They can be applied to fresh or fixed samples • They do not release color into solutions during fixing and processing

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^Bio - (|)pftca Multi-purpose containers Impact-resistant containers for the storage of small histological samples. CAPACITY Multi-purpose containers with hermetically sealed press cap for the storage of histological samples, serigraphed with hazard symbols and risk phrases for formalin. CAPACITY Buffered neutral 10% formalin in pre-filled containers CAPACITY PRODUCT PACK CODE • Buffered neutral 10% formalin 4x2.5 l 05-01005Q

Concentrated formalin PRODUCT Concentrated buffered neutral formalin 1x10 l PACK CODE Other fixatives PRODUCT AND DESCRIPTION For bone marrow biopsies Product of choice for glycogen Excellent for trichrome staining Decalcifying and/or fixative solutions for bone marrow biopsies and calcified tissues. PRODUCT AND DESCRIPTION PACK CODE Decalcifying agent for bone biopsies 4x2.5 l 05-03005Q Rapid decalcifying agent for mineralized tissue 4x2.5 l 05-03009Q • Electrolytic decalcifying agent 1x500 ml 05-M03004 Decalcifying mixture comprising formic acid and 4x2.5 l 05-03004Q hydrochloric acid