Embedding Supplies, Capsules, Molds, and Markers

ProcessingEmbedding Cassettes Systems by Tissue Tek®; Sakura Finetek

1. Tissue-Tek® Process/Embedding Cassette

Made from chemical resistant plastic. These cassettes have an angled, texture writing surface, ensuring positive identification throughout processing, embedding, sectioning and storage. Stainless steel cover is available separay

2. Tissue-Tek® Embedding Rings

Made from polystyrene and reinforced with the dual bar center support to prevent warping, these rings have a cross-hatch surface design that provide excellent paraffin bonding for clamping and sectioning.

3. Tissue-Tek® Base Molds for Embedding Rings

Made from high quality stainless steel for optimal thermal conductivity, and they have a well polished surface for easy paraffin block removal. All of the corners are rounded for good paraffin ribboning. These Base Molds are for all applications in specimen embedding with Tissue-Tek® Embedding Rings shown above.

Tissue-Tek® Embedding Supplies; Sakura Finetek

1. Tissue-Tek® Mold Release, Concentrate

Use this solution to coat base molds to ensure complete separation of embedding paraffin from the mold. The working solution is prepared by adding 5 ml of Concentrate to 95 ml of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. Molds are dipped in solution and dried prior to use.

2. Tissue-Tek® Marking Pencil

These pencils are made from soft lead, which is ideal for marking plastic cassettes.

Tissue-Tek® Cryomold®; Sakura Finetek

These disposable plastic Cryomolds produce a uniformly shaped flat surface specimen block with tissue freezing medium （O.C.T.） for frozen sectioning, Standard Cryomold fits directly into Cryobar® freezing wells of the Tissue-Tek® II microtome/cryostat. Use a Cryomold® adapter to adapt smaller biopsy and intermediate Cryomold® molds to freezing wells on the Cryobar® unit.

Tissue-Tek® II Microtome Object Holders; Sakura Finetek

A reusable brass thermal conductive holder with an embossed surface for the Tissue-Tek II microtome/cryostat and for conventional procedures for frozen tissue embedding.

Accessories for Tissue-Tek® CRYO3® Microtome/Cryostat Cryo 2000™

1. Cryomold® Specimen Holders

Plastic Cryomold®, round shapes with a tab for easy handling. Available in standard and biopsy configurations. The standard mold measures 22mm （D） x 5mm deep. The Biopsy mold measures 15mm （D） x 5mm deep.

2. Round Object Holders

Machined from solid aluminum with an embossed surface for holding frozen embedding blocks. Measures: 26mm top diameter （without ‘O’ ring）, 28.55mm diameter with ‘O’ ring, 23mm body diameter, 16mm height .

Autopsy Baskets and Cassettes

Made from stainless steel. It is fully perforated allowing for free movement of fluids. It comes with a snap-cap which provides positive enclosure.

62310-03 is no longer available. Please see 62320-01.
 

Embedding Rings

Molded from the highest quality plastic, our Embedding Rings fit most base molds. For added convenience, there are four colors from which to choose （Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow）. The large writing surface further eases identification and handling. The base measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" and the ring measures 1" x 1" （25 x 25 mm）.

Disposable Base Mold

Our Disposable Base Mold is designed to fit all existing cassettes. Because our base molds are disposable you save time on cleaning and storing and they offer you less exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Paraffin Tissue Microarrays

Paraffin tissue microarrays （TMAs） are becoming more common in the laboratories. Current techniques including organizing, punching, and inserting tissues is time consuming and involving costly equipments.This Arraymold is the simple tool but great answer for this current technique for laboratories to perform TMAs with less time consuming, excellent results.

With this Arraymold, you can process up to 150 specimens onto one single slide with very little time consuming, minimal technical training.

The DVD instruction is accompanying with each kit, will step by step guide you to perform through the entire TMAs process. Arraymold features include:

• Allow pathologist or researcher to view many different samples on the same single slide
• Helpful in finding IHC markers for control or quality assurance from hundreds of samples
• Staining markers will be more consistent when hundreds of samples are on one slide
• Used less costly antibody
• Arraymold kit is small enough to be stored in a drawer
• Rubber arraymold can be reused many times without losing its flexibility.

Ordering:

Arraymold Kit A, （60 cores）

This mold generates 2 mm diameter sample core, 60 cores per mold. Kit consists of:

10 Disposable 2 mm sterile dermal needle

2 Stylets （used to remove sample from needle）

1 Brass Plate （for setting cryoarray punches）

1 2 mm reusable rubber Arraymold （60 cores）

1 DVD instruction （NTSC） for showing how to use the mold.

Arraymold Kit B, （150 cores）

This mold generates 1.5 mm diameter sample core, 150 cores per mold. Kit consists of

10 Disposable 2 mm sterile dermal needle

2 Stylets （used to remove sample from needle）

1 Brass Plate （for setting cryoarray punches）

1 1.5 mm reusable rubber Arraymold （150 cores）

1 DVD instruction （NTSC） for showing how to use the mold.

Arraymold Kit C, （150 cores）

This mold generates 4 mm diameter sample core, 15 cores per mold. Kit consists of:

10 Disposable 4 mm sterile dermal needle

2 Stylets （used to remove sample from needle）

1 Brass Plate （for setting cryoarray punches）

1 4 mm reusable rubber Arraymold （150 cores）

1 DVD instruction （NTSC） for showing how to use the mold.

Arraymold Package Kit

To save money, you can order Arraymold Package Kit. This package includes two or three Arraymold kits listed above.

• Arraymold Kit 1: Including Arraymold Kit A and Arraymold Kit B
• Arraymold Kit 2: Including Arraymold Kit A and Arraymold Kit C
• Arraymold Kit 3: Including Arraymold Kit B and Arraymold Kit C
• Arraymold Kit 4: Including all three Arraymold Kit A, B, and C

Micro Baskets

Made from stainless steel and has a positive clip-on cover. It is ideal for processing micro specimens. It can be used as a holder for paraffin sections while removing paraffin wax. Available in medium and fine mesh. It measures: 20mm（dia.）x 5mm（deep）.

Expandable Capsules

Made from stainless steel and comes with a positive snap cap. They are expandable. When closed its dimensions are 40mm（dia.）x 7mm （deep） and can be expanded to 11mm deep. Perforated top and bottom.

Multi-Purpose Capsules

Product 62316 no longer is available. Please see 62320.

Stainless Steel Tissue Capsules

Features:

• A secure positive snap-on cover.
• Perforated on the top and bottom for easy fluid circulation.
• Can be partitioned for up to 4 sections.

The separator is not included
They measure: 37mm（I.D.） x 6mm（deep） （17/16" x 3/16"）

Plastic Tissue Capsules

Features:

• Molded from polyethylene; resistant to all processing chemicals, including Zenker's fixative.
• A three-compartment divider which is removable for specimens up to 35mm.
• A weighted end floats the capsule in a upright position to conserve space.
• Perforated on the top and bottom for better circulation of the fluid.
• Snap-on hinged cover.

They measure: 35mm（I.D.）x35mm（I.D.）x10mm（deep） （13/8x5/16）

Specimen Discs

Accuray machined chrome plated aluminum discs that fit most microtomes and cryostats. They have a knurled surface for better specimen handling. Straight shank. Available in a variety of disc sizes.

Tissue Processing Capsules

These one piece plastic capsules are hinged and perfectly aligned, offering convenience and ease of use. Both the top and the bottom of the capsule have an open mesh offering maximum fluid flow during processing. A frosted marking surface assures permanent identification. These capsules are commonly used with the Embedding Ring System. They are available in two sizes and five colors.

To Use: Simply place the tissue in the capsule, close the cover to lock, and the sample is now ready for processing.

• The 38mm（Dia.）x8mm（Deep） are intended for use with normal tissue.
• The 29mm（Dia.）x6mm（Deep） are intended for use with Biopsy tissue

Embryo Dishes

These dishes are molded from clear glass and come with a glass lid for the viewing or staining of free-floating specimens.

Paper Biopsy Bags

Due to the amazing demand from of our customers, EMS is re-introducing the original Paper Biopsy Bags. These bags are made from porous paper which provides maximum tissue safety during processing. The bags permit proper fluid exchange and drainage.

To Use: Simply introduce the specimen into the bag and fold its end, enclosing the cassette or capsule – you are now ready to process as usual.

Bag measurement: Overall 13⁄4” W x 3” L （45 x 75 mm）, Inside Seam: 13⁄8” W （35 mm）

Biopsy Foam Pads

A cellular polyester blue foam that has uniform air pockets throughout the pad for optimal fluid flow. It prevents either small or fragmented tissue specimens from being lost.

To Use: Place small samples or specimen fragments between the two pads and place the specimen in a cassette or capsule.

Biopsy Bags

• Made from nylon cloth, 0.2mm mesh diameter. All seams are heat-sealed.
• Allows for unrestricted fluid movement around the tissue.
• Reduces the loss of small biopsy specimens.
• Reduces cross contamination and pressure artifacts by using sponges.

CellSafe™ Biopsy Insert

The CellSafe is a disposable plastic biopsy insert consisting of two hinged interlocking frames with an integral nylon mesh. The mesh is extra fine and therefore ensures a high level of specimen security.

Measurements:
Overall: 28 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm high （1.1” x 1” x ¼”）;
The mesh area: 18 mm x 18 mm x 2 mm high.

Stainless Steel Biopsy Inserts

A two-part loose fitting stainless steel capsule with welded mesh that fits inside the processing cassettes preventing the loss of small or friable material while allowing interchange of fluids.

They fit all process/embedding cassettes such as 70025 and 72025 as well as Uni-Cassettes （62500）.

Peel Away Disposable Embedding Molds

For plastic or paraffin embedding; no block trimming needed. Inside fingers hold ID slip which becomes embedded in the block for positive permanent identification.

Adjustable Embedding Mold

These two "L’s" shape and stainless steel base plate form an adjustable embedding mold, suitable for embedding various size specimens with a minimum of waste material. Available in 5 different sizes.

Slide Coating Adhesive

Prepared from 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane in acetone. Good for coating glass slides to adhere paraffin sections for further processing without sections falling off from the slide. READY TO USE.

Embedding Blocks

• Precisely machined from hard phenolic resin .
• The faces of the embedding blocks are cut very deeply providing a firm hold of the embedded specimen.
• Suitable for cellodin or paraffin sections.
  Available in four sizes.

Embedding Molds and Mold Release Agents

For a complete selection, please see Molds and Mold Release Agent

Liquid Blocker–Super PAP Pen

The Newest Staining Guard Pen

New and improved. The Super PAP Pen outperforms the original PAP Pen. The Super PAP Pen may be used at temperatures as high as 120°F. （The old style PAP Pen worked only up to 90°F）. With this high temperature feature, one can now use the Super PAP Pen to perform the peroxidase-anti-peroxidase method, ABC method, and Fluorescent antibodies method with satisfactory results.

Fro-Marker

A wide tipped pen designed for use with frozen sections. The pen provides a sticky membrane which when applied to the slide and onto which the section is placed it eliminates the section from falling off, moving, or wrinkling on the slide during immunostaining procedures. The membrane is stable up to 110°C and is suitable for vigorous applications such as in-situ hybridization.

Para-Marker

A wide tipped pen, designed for use with paraffin sections. The pen provides a sticky membrane to the glass slide which not only prevents paraffin sections from falling off but also keeps the sections flat on the slide.

Tissue Capture Pen

With one swift application of the EMS Tissue Capture Pen, you are able to change your plain glass slide into a coated one.

The EMS Tissue Capture Pen is a coating pen with a wide point （18mm） for fixing various tissue sections （paraffin embedded, frozen and formalin sections, etc.） The unique pen is unaffected by heat up to 120ºC so it offers secure and firm adhesion of the tissue section. It may be used in Microwave staining, immunostaining, in situ etc….

One application is all that is needed, and after it is applied, allow to dry for 1-2 minutes.

The EMS Tissue Capture may be used in conjunction with our Pap-Pen （ 71310） and will allow for easy placement of adherent as well as nonadherent cells on a glass slide. Immunostaining/ISH can be performed by applying a few drops of tissue suspension or liquid media onto the glass slide which is circled by the Pap-Pen, and then your section can be placed.

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