Salient Characteristics Automated Slide Stainer.docx

Salient Characteristics

Brand Name Item: Leica Histocore SPECTRA ST and CV5030 Glass coverslipper

1) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

Efficiency – Increase throughput Flexibility – Run multiple protocols Confidence – Reduce errors

Histocore Spectra ST: Instrument dimensions, hood closed 135.4 x 78.5 x 61.5 cm (53.3 x 30.9 x 24.2 in) Instrument dimensions, hood open 135.4 x 78.5 x 106 cm (53.3 x 30.9 x 41.3 in) (W x D x H) Weight 165 kg (364 lbs) (empty w/o reagents and accessories) Wet Weight approx. 215 kg with reagents Throughput up to 330 H&E slides per hour Capacity of slide rack 30/5 * Reagent cuvette stations 36 Cuvette volume 380 mL Water flow cuvette stations 6 Stations in input and output drawer 5 each, continuous loading possible with max. 150 slides Drying oven stations 6 Operation temperature +18 °C to +30 °C Nominal supply voltage 100 to 240 V Nominal frequency 50-60 Hz Power consumption 1580 VA Certifications CE, c-CSA-us *Optional accessory for special stains -5 slide rack / 5 slide rack stain insert

CV5030 GLASS COVERSLIPPER: Instrument type: Automated Glass Coverslipper Sample type: Histology sections, Cytology smears, Monolayer preparations Throughput: approx. 300 slides/hour (approx. 9 sec./slide) Coverslip sizes: 22–24 x 40–60 mm Coverslip magazine capacity: 120–160 coverslips (depending on size) Mounting media: Commercially available types accepted Mounting media volume: Setting based on volume, type and coverslip size Mounting media bottle volume: 250 mL Input racks: Most commercially available types accepted (up to 60 slides) Output racks: 20 or 30 slide capacity (up to 60 slides) Fume handling: Activated carbon filter and fume extraction hose system Supply voltage: 100–250 VAC / 50–60 Hz Dimensions (L x D x H): 420 x 600 x 550 mm, 16,5 x 24 x 22 in Dry weight: approx. 57 kg, approx. 125 Ibs

2) Complete generic identification --The HistoCore SPECTRA ST Stainer is a high throughput routine H&E stainer with the flexibility to process H&E and special stains simultaneously. The optimized and validated protocols with specifically designed consumables provide consistent staining results for the wide range of intensities pathologists expect

3) Applicable model/make/catalog number – HistoCore Spectra ST - High Throughput Routine & Special Stainer by Leica Biosystems Product Code: 14051254354

4) Manufacturer name – Leica biosystems

Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information:

· The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government’s requirements.

· To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacture.