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Overview: The document provides comprehensive specifications and features of various biopsy and tissue processing cassettes used for in vitro diagnostics (IVD). These cassettes, made of acetal, are designed to hold tissue specimens during processing and embedding, ensuring efficient fluid exchange and proper drainage.

1. MICROSETTETM I Cassettes:

Models: M503 with six compartments and M502 with one large compartment.
Over 2000 square openings for fluid exchange, eliminating the need for biopsy pads.
Made from high-density polymer, resistant to histological solvents, available in 11 colors.

2. UNISETTETM Cassettes:

Models: M505 and M506 for biopsy and tissue processing.
Snap-latch and hinge-lock design for secure closure and one-hand operation.
35° angled writing area for compatibility with cassette printers.

3. MICROMESHTM Cassettes:

Models: M507 and M508 with 1676 square openings for improved fluid exchange.
Designed for needle biopsies with a large square compartment and recessed cover.

4. SLIMSETTETM Cassettes:

Models: M509, M510, and M511, compact with a unique recessed cover.
114 openings for fluid exchange and a 45° angled writing area.

5. SWINGSETTETM Cassettes:

Models: M515, M516, M517, and M518 with a special hinge for easy opening and closing.
Designed for tissue and biopsy processing with secure locking devices.

6. HISTOSETTE® II Cassettes:

Available in QuickLoad™ Sleeves and E-Z Load™ Stacks for efficient loading.
Features a one-piece disposable plastic cover and a 45° angled printing area.

Key Features Across Models:

High-density polymer construction, resistant to histological solvents.
Maximized fluid exchange and proper drainage without biopsy pads.
Available in multiple colors for easy identification and organization.

Product Variants: The document lists several series of cassettes, including Micromesh™, Slimsette™, Swingsette™, Histosette® II, and Unisette™ Cassettes, each designed for specific laboratory needs.

Packaging and Availability: Cassettes are packaged in QuickLoad™ sleeves or stacks, available worldwide with specific contact information for North American distributors.

Additional Features: Some models include pre-mounted lids, recessed covers for space-saving, and large compartments suitable for needle biopsies. Fluo Pink, Fluo Green, and Fluo Yellow colors are available with minimum quantity requirements.

Product Overview: Simport® offers a range of cassettes and accessories designed for tissue processing and embedding, compatible with Leica and Sakura cassette labeling instruments.

Specialty Cassettes:

MACROSETTE®: For larger tissue specimens, twice the height of regular cassettes, with a secure integral lid.
JUMBOSETTE™: For extra-large tissue samples, with efficient fluid exchange and a reusable base mold.

Accessories:

Base Molds: Available in stainless steel and PVC, offering excellent thermal exchange and ease of use.
Storage Solutions: Modular storage drawers and cardboard storage boxes for organizing cassettes and embedding rings.
Biopsy Foam Pads: Made of polyester urethane foam, used to secure biopsies during processing.
Biopsy Bags: Made of nylon mesh, solvent-resistant, and available in three sizes.
Write-ONTM Marker Pen: Suitable for marking histology cassettes, with ink resistant to high temperatures and solvents.

Additional Products:

CytoSep™ Cytology Funnels: Designed for use with various cytocentrifuges, these funnels concentrate cells into thin-layer preparations and are safer than reusable chambers.

Overview: The document provides detailed information on various cytology funnels and dissecting boards used in laboratory settings, particularly for cytocentrifuges and dissection tasks.

Cytology Funnels:

Single CytoSep™ Cytology Funnel: For sample volumes up to 0.5 ml, available with white or tan filter cards.
Double CytoSep™ Cytology Funnel: Allows two samples on a single slide, ideal for immunohistochemistry.
MEGA CytoSep™ Cytology Funnel: Offers a larger cell deposition area for higher volume samples (up to 6 ml).

Dissecting Boards:

DissecTable™ Board: Made of high-density polyethylene, features a large cutting area with dimensional scales and a drain groove.
DispoCut™ Disposable Dissecting Board: Inexpensive, dual-sided, and chemically inert, suitable for handling infectious tissue specimens.

Additional Features:

EasyDip™ Slide Staining Rack: A user-friendly system for staining microscope slides, featuring a vertical slide rack and square staining jar.

Key Benefits:

Improved laboratory efficiency and safety through disposable components.
Reduced risk of cross-contamination and exposure to pathogens.
Enhanced diagnostic information and workflow improvements.

Product Overview: The document provides detailed information on various laboratory products designed for slide staining and specimen handling.

EasyDip™ Slide Staining System: Includes slide staining jars available in five colors for easy identification, made from acetal plastic.

StainTray™ Slide Staining System: Made of ABS plastic, can hold up to 20 slides, features a black base resistant to a wide range of chemicals.

LockMailer™ Microscope Slide Jar: Designed for mailing, staining, or storing slides, made of polypropylene with a tamper-evident screw cap.

UniMailer™ Slide Mailer: A versatile slide mailer made of high-impact polystyrene, features a locking mechanism for secure stacking and transport.

HistoTainer™ Specimen Containers: Designed for specimen collection, transport, and storage, made of polypropylene, shatter-resistant with tamper-evident caps.

Key Features and Recommendations:

Products are designed for stability, ease of use, and chemical resistance.
Color coding options are available for easy identification.
Containers and mailers are designed to prevent leakage and ensure sample integrity.
Products are suitable for various laboratory applications, including histology, cytology, and microbiology.

Overview: The document provides detailed information about various biopsy containers and slide storage solutions offered by Simport®.

Biopsy Containers:

CoreDish®: Available in multiple configurations for different biopsy types, features leakproof seals with o-ring lids.
Prostate Biopsy Containers: Available in configurations with 8 or 12 compartments, each labeled for specific prostate regions.
Breast Biopsy Containers: Designed for radiography, separation, and transport of core needle specimens.
GI Tract Biopsy Containers: Available for both upper and lower GI tract biopsies, with compartments labeled for specific anatomical regions.

Slide Storage Solutions:

SlideFolder™: Holds up to 20 microscope slides with numbered spaces for easy identification.
SlideTray™: Durable plastic tray for holding up to 20 slides in a horizontal position.
SlideFile™ Jr. and SlideFile™: Storage systems with removable trays for organizing slides.
DrainRack™ Jr. and DrainRack™: Designed for holding and organizing slides with numbered slots.

Additional Products:

CorePicker™: A tool for handling biopsies from the CoreDish®.
Shipping Box: Cardboard box for transporting CoreDish® containers.

Key Features:

Leakproof seals with o-ring lids for secure transport.
Compartments labeled for specific anatomical regions.
Options for prefilled or non-prefilled formalin containers.
Slide storage solutions designed for easy access and space efficiency.

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HISTOLOGY &CYTOLOGY COLLECTIONS

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Base Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Biopsy Foam Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Biopsy Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Cabinets, Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Capinsert™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Capsules, Tissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Cassettes, Biopsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Cassettes, Tissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Cassette Cover, Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cassettes for printers . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 16-23 CoreDish™ . . . . . . . . . ....

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HISTOLOGY &CYTOLOGY COLLECTIONS ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS Thanks to years of experience in precision plastic molding, Simport® offers you the widest choice of Histology Disposables on the market. By choosing Simport®, you will be sure to find a cassette especially suited to fill your specific needs when processing regular tissue samples, single and multiple biopsies and also large specimens. Most models can be used with automated labeling machines. Simport® also manufactures many products to assist you with transportation, storage and staining of microscope slides. Here is a list of available products:...

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M480 Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal Disposable plastic tissue cassettes are suitable for holding and identifying tissue samples in processing, embedding, and sectioning procedures. The cassettes fit securely in microtome chuck adapters. Cassette is totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. These cassettes are designed to accept standard metal lids (cat.# M481) and will keep specimens in complete safety during processing. The slanted writing surface accepts markings easily, permitting sample identification throughout all stages of embedding and long afterwards when...

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M490 HISTOSETTE® I Tissue Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal Disposable plastic cassettes hold tissue specimens during the embedding process, as well as in a storage file. Molded from a special high density polymer, these cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. The one-piece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids. Just snap apart and conveniently lock the lid into the base of the cassette. They...

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CASSETTES M498 & M499 HISTOSETTE® I Tissue & Biopsy Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal These cassettes are identical to Series M490 but the anterior writing area has a 45° instead of a 30° angle. The more acute angle makes these cassettes more suitable to be used with some models of cassette labeling instruments. These disposable plastic cassettes hold tissue specimens very efficiently during the embedding process, as well as in a storage file. Molded from a special high density polymer, these cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical...

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CASSETTES M492 HISTOSETTE® II Tissue Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal Disposable plastic cassettes hold tissue specimens during processing and embedding, as well as in storage. Molded from a special high-density polymer, these patented cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flowthrough slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. The onepiece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids. They can be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always...

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CASSETTES M485 HISTOSETTE® II Tissue Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal Most convenient for cassette labeling instruments since covers are already removed from cassettes and are packaged separately in the case. Disposable plastic cassettes hold tissue specimens during processing and embedding, as well as in storage. Molded from a special high-density polymer, these patented cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage....

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CASSETTES M502 MICROSETTETM I Biopsy Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal Biopsy pads are no longer necessary with these innovative disposable plastic biopsy cassettes with a large compartment measuring 25 x 30 mm. Perfect even with needle biopsies since mesh holes have a diameter of only 0.26 mm while still allowing for maximum fluid exchange and drainage. Molded from a special high density polymer, these patented cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to most histological solvents. They can be opened and closed as often as necessary and they always...

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CASSETTES M505 & M506 UNISETTETM Biopsy & Tissue Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal A great alternative to the Sakura Uni-Cassette® Molded from a special high density polymer, these cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to the chemical action of most histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. The one-piece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids. The snap-latch and hinge-lock design of the UNISETTE™ prevent early separation of base and lid and allow for one-hand operation....

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CASSETTES M507 NO BIOPSY PADS REQUIRED MICROMESHTM Biopsy Processing / Embedding Cassettes Made of acetal This version of the MicromeshTM offers 1676 square openings (0.38 mm) allowing for a greatly improved fluid exchange and drainage without having to use biopsy pads. Large anterior slots in both cassette and cover ensure that the MicromeshTM biopsy cassette will sink rapidly. A large square compartment measuring 27 mm is perfect even for needle biopsies. The cover does not protrude above the cassette, a great space saving feature allowing more cassettes to be stacked in automatic labeling...

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