Cryostat with UVC disinfection and protective surface coating
Cryostat with UVC disinfection and protective surface coating. When sectioning frozen tissue samples in routine histology and clinical pathology, increased health and safety risks are faced due to the ever growing number of infectious agents. The CM1850 UV is the first cryostat provided with a silver surface coating on the outside surface of the instrument. The patented antibacterial silver coating efficiently reduces the propagation of infectious agents without the need for operator interaction. Silver ions are well documented for their ability to reduce bacterial growth. In combination with the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks and safety goggles), this instrument provides additional protection by use of ultra violet light (UVC) disinfection. The entire cryochamber can be rapidly and effectively disinfected with UVC at any time without warming or defrosting. Furthermore, smooth surfaces inside the cryochamber allow easy, rapid and safe chemical spray disinfection with commercial spray disinfectants. The splash-proof microtome is protected by a slot cover to prevent infectious material from entering the microtome housing.
Cryostat with UVC disinfection and protective surface coating
Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH
