Used THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC / SHANDON Citadel 1000 #112823 for sale

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC / SHANDON Citadel 1000 is a state-of-the-art laboratory instrument and accessory designed to enhance the performance of molecular pathology and cytogenetics laboratories. It includes a range of advanced features to make tissue processing, sample assembly, staining, and analysis easier and more efficient. SHANDON Citadel 1000 is a fully automated tissue processor that uses automated reagents and robotic arms to process tissue samples up to four times faster than manually-operated systems. The intuitive interface allows for rapid specimen selection, rapid sample loading and unloading, and automated asset tracking. It also includes a powerful database-driven software application for efficient tracking, archiving, analysis, and reporting of sample processing studies. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Citadel 1000 is constructed of a heavy-duty stainless steel base and automated instruments, configured for flexibility and maximum efficiency. Its temperature and humidity-controlled workspace ensures consistent and safe processing of tissue samples. The advanced microprocessor control unit ensures optimal performance, allowing for tight temperature control, connection to other lab networks, scheduling of repetitious processes, monitoring of instrument status, and maintenance and diagnostic functions. Citadel 1000 features a robot arm-assisted cassette tray loading station, and a robotic arm assembly station, both operated by the intuitive graphical user interface. The robotic arm-assisted cassette tray loading station is used to handle cassettes and prepare them for sample loading. The robotic arm assembly station is used to assemble the microtome blocks for staining. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC / SHANDON Citadel 1000 can also be connected to other instruments for downstream applications such as DNA FISH and PCR chemistry. SHANDON Citadel 1000 is designed to be compliant with cGMP requirements and is provided with a validated range of routines and accessories to provide reliable performance. Accessories include tissue cutters, staining chambers, staining trays, and pipettes. High-quality documentation including operator manuals, validation documentation, and a traceability system provide the necessary information for the clinical laboratory to generate consistent and reliable results. The physical robustness and advanced features of THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Citadel 1000 make it an ideal laboratory instrument. It provides superior performance to that of manually operated systems, ensuring consistent results and providing maximum efficiency. The user-friendly interface makes it easy to use and allows for rapid specimen selection, rapid sample loading and unloading, and automated asset tracking. Citadel 1000 is designed for accuracy, reliability, and repeatability, making it a valuable asset to any molecular pathology or cytogenetics laboratory.