The Tissue-Tek® Mega-Cassette™ System (size 40 x 25 x 10 mm) is designed to provide specimen identification and security, from the grossing bench to the permanent paraffin block and sui
Process large specimens easily with the Mega-Cassette
The Tissue-Tek® Mega-Cassette™ System (size 40 x 25 x 10 mm) is designed to provide specimen identification and security, from the grossing bench to the permanent paraffin block and suitable for larger tissue samples.
When utilized with Tissue-Tek® Mega-Cassette™ Base Mold; 6/case (product code 4166), the mega-cassette becomes the supporting structure of the paraffin block during embedding. This mega-cassette is not compatible with cassette printers.
Features
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Benefits
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10 mm depth |
- Suited for larger tissue samples
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Smooth, single action, fracture-back hinge |
- The lid hinge fractures when being closed, then breaks easily and smoothly post processing
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Raised spacer nubs placed at center and corners |
- Help maintain space between cassettes for better exchange of processing reagents
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Wide, thick finger tab |
- Eliminates sharp edges, reduces strain on technicians fingers and simplifies opening the lid
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Base vent openings on the cassettes |
- Allows trapped air to escape during processing
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Wider base across ribbing on the cassette base |
- Increases support to prevent cassette flexing when in cassette clamp
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Product code |
4173 |
Product name and quantity |
Tissue-Tek® Mega-Cassette™; 750/cs |
Size |
40 x 25 x 10 mm |