AFMS partners with Milestone to provide an innovative and complete portfolio of systems and accessories for the transportation, grossing and fixation of specimens. By utilizing these systems, histology laboratories can critically impact the quality of the whole process of sample handling.
UltraSAFE is a stand-alone automated fixative filler for buckets. It doses the required fixative (i.e. formalin) in a standardized and documented way, in full safety and granting a spillage proof buckets’ closure. This innovative technology allows operators in surgery rooms and in pathology laboratories to handle histology specimens in complete safety, with no exposure to fixative fumes.
Different bucket sizes are available with unique sealing valve built-in to bucket lids.
Standardizes and reduces the volume of formalin used | Full automated and fully enclosed unit | Dedicated buckets equipped with a non-return valve | Documentation/case association with 2D bar code
SealSAFE is the world’s first automatic system that fills dedicated bags containing biospecimens with the required fixative (i.e. formalin) in a standardized and documented way. This innovative and patented technology allows operators in surgery rooms and in pathology laboratories to handle histology specimens in complete safety.
Stand-up vacuum-sealed bags for SealSAFE
Standardizes and maintains quality | Reduces the volume of formalin used | Uses full automation | Stores specimens in vacuum-sealed bags | Extreme cost savings for disposal
TissueSAFE plus is an innovative and patented vacuum system which eliminates the need for formalin in the operating theatre and allows for a controlled, formalin-free, transfer of biospecimens to the laboratory.
No formalin fumes | Specimens are held in “fresh” conditions | No spilling | Original specimen colors are preserved | Drying of tissues is eliminated | Immediately after excision, specimens are transferred to an adjacent room where the TissueSAFE plus is installed
Small enough to fit any grossing station or ventilated hood, the FixSTATION 1RH is a game changer in controlling the fixation process. Fixation of racks takes place in a close environment, outside the tissue processor, according to specific protocols with full documentation readily available.
Suitable for all kinds of racks and fixation reagents | Temperature range: up to 55 °C (131 °F) | Automatic stirring of solution | Time for fixation: up to 99 hours 59 minutes | Stainless steel tank (AISI304) with 4.5L capacity
Milestone’s BoneSTATION consists of two work platforms complete with glass modules for fixation/decalcification. The front platform, used for the decalcification step, features a heating plate with infrared sensors for automatic temperature control up to 50°C and magnetic stirring. The rear platform, for the fixation step, has built-in magnetic stirring only. Two user-friendly work platforms, for easy handling of bone specimens, complete the units.
BoneSTATION can be used with any type of fixative/decalcifier, even with strong mineral acids such as HCl – HNO3, as all contact surfaces are either glass or PTFE polymer.
Milestone’s DecalMATE enables histotechs to “tailor” their fixation/decalcification process to the specific characteristics of their bone tissue specimens.
For the first time, automatic protocols for fixation/decalcification of bone tissues are available for the modern laboratory. These protocols allow for improved diagnostic quality, consistency of results and faster turnaround time.
The unit consists of a resistance-heated, temperature-controlled process cavity, made of high chemical-resistant techno polymers, with a built-in magnetic stirring device for temperature and concentration homogeneity.
ProCUT Slicing Devices
These devices eliminate the need for gross hardening, overnight pre-fixation or cooling of specimens prior to sampling fresh tissues.
Eliminate guesswork and consistently slice large fresh and fixed tissues | Standardize grossing procedures, operator-independent | Accelerate fixation procedures by having standard tissue thicknesses
CutMATE Forceps
The innovative forceps for grossing at 2, 3, 4 mm thickness.
Eliminate the guesswork in cutting specific block thicknesses | Standardize block taking | Make serial tissue blocks in one simple step (e.g. lymph nodes)
Monitor and Control the Status of Milestone Units Throughout the Day and NightMileWATCH is a 24/7 monitoring & alert system that constantly monitors Milestone units throughout the day and night and alerts operators/manager in case of failures or alerts. Alert levels are customizable. MileWATCH can call and/or text Managers when issues are detected overnight or throughout the day.
MileWATCH analytics provide the data for managers to improve their lab’s workflow.
Compatible with existing Laboratory PCs and Servers, MileWATCH works without the need for an internet connection; with all related information securely stored within the local LAN.
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