Used BECTON DICKINSON FACSort #9174507 for sale

BECTON DICKINSON FACSort is a reliable lab equipment and accessory employed to separate and collect single-cell suspensions into discrete cellular populations based on light-scattering properties during fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis. The device's core component is a sorting chamber, consisting of a semi-transparent wall, a photodetector device, and rubber capped end walls. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminate the chamber, and an array of photodetectors measure, amplify, and convert the light that is scattered by the cells into electrical signals. The analog electrical signals are then converted into digital signals by the device's associated classifier computer, allowing for the automated sorting of sub-cell populations. The device's sorting chamber is equipped with a flow equipment which is used to direct sample cells into the chamber, allowing for multiple passes or multi-dimensional sorting. The instrument is also equipped with a stereo microscope, allowing cell samples to be viewed and manipulated prior to sorting. Using the microscope with an optional mini-manipulator attachment, samples can be divided into smaller samples with greater precision. Additionally, a mechanical alignment system allows rapid centering of cells in the chamber for accurate sorting. The device is also capable of sorting small particles, such as beads or other material, in addition to cells, enabling it to be used for a variety of sorting applications. FACSort device itself can be integrated into a customized unit including a gas delivery machine, a robotic arm for the transfer of sample and collection tubes, and a pulsed laser for applications such as cell lysis and laser cutting. This allows for customization of a BECTON DICKINSON FACSort tool depending on the experiment and its associated need for specific equipment. Furthermore, the device is highly reliable and exceptionally precise, allowing for reliable sorting and collection of sub-populations of cells. Its ability to automate the sorting process further enhances the precision of the results and saves time during experiments. One significant drawback to FACSort device is its relatively high cost. However, its combination of robustness and precision makes it a worthwhile investment in labs with need for reliable cell sorting and manipulation. Thus, BECTON DICKINSON FACSort is a reliable, robust, and precise lab equipment and accessory capable of sorting cells, particles, and other material through automated analysis, ideal for labs in need of reliable and precise research materials.