T-Cart
Transfer of biospecimens at a preset temperature (2-4°C)
- Specimens are transferred in "as fresh" conditions
- Full documentation through RFID technology
Immediately after excision, specimens are transferred to an adjacent room where the TissueSAFE unit is installed. Tissue is placed into sterilized specimen bags and sealed under vacuum: users can add important case information by writing directly on the printed note field, including information into the sealable document pouch, or using an optional label.
The sealed specimen bag is then placed into a carryable “coolbag” for short distances or refrigerated transfer box for remote sites, and a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) smart card is placed into the transfer box to continuously monitor and document tissue temperature from the surgery suite to the histology lab.
Fixation can now start under controlled conditions in the laboratory.
How to control fixation:
- Activation of the smart card. At the beginning of the shift activate the RFID smart card to continuously monitor time and temperature. Place card in the transfer cart. Set temperature at 2-4 °C.
- Sealing the specimen. Specimens are placed in single use special vacuum bags and sealed by closing the cover of the TissueSAFE unit.
- Collecting specimens in the transfer cart. During the surgery hours, vacuum sealed specimens are collected.
- From the surgery suite to the histopathology laboratory. Three transfer modules are available: basic, large volume with UPS power supply or for the car transfer.
