Cryostats and Accessories
Cryostats and Accessories
Instruments used to cut histology slides and/or maintain low temperatures of samples or devices mounted within them. Products also include cryostat accessories and replacement parts such as specimen chucks, freezing sprays, and blade carriers.
Cryostats are typically located in the surgical area of a healthcare facility to allow for immediate examination of tissue pathology, usually during surgical procedures. The examination of tissue during a surgical procedure helps the surgeon determine whether additional tissue should be removed or further surgery is required.
Cryostats operate like microtomes for tissue sectioning, but the tissue is not processed chemically to prepare it for sectioning. Instead, freezing makes the tissue solid enough to be sliced. Excess tissue from the frozen section sample is then sent to the histology laboratory for chemical tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and more extensive evaluation by a pathologist.
The excised tissue is embedded in frozen section media for faster freezing and to create a bond between the tissue and the specimen stage or specimen chuck that holds it. The media also helps reduce tissue curling and artifacts from ice formation.
Cryostats may be electrical or, less commonly, use liquid nitrogen or helium to rapidly freeze the tissue specimens. Although more frequently used in healthcare, cryostats may also be used in research settings.
Current models may also feature:
- Automatic UV disinfection
- Motorized handwheel
- Peltier temperature controls
- Multiple freezing stations
- Touchscreen operation
- Ergonomic design
- Emergency stop via foot pedal or control panel
- Debris removal systems
Additional cryostat accessories and replacement cryostat parts and blades are also available
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Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70 Cryostat
Accommodate the needs of both research and clinical laboratories with the Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70.
Width (English) | 29.7 in. |
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Chamber Temperature | -60°C Max. |
Cutting Window | Manually adjusted to specimen size |
Width (Metric) | 75.5 cm |
Includes | All standard features: electronic height adjustment, Rapid Response Temperature Control, multi-axis specimen orientation, motorized sectioning, specimen retraction, form-fitting design |
Lighting | LED |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Fine Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps; 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps; 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps; 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps; 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Specimen Orientation | x- and y-axes universal 7° with zero positioning; z-axis up to 360° |
Certifications/Compliance | Certificate of Hygiene, CE Marked |
Vertical Cutting Stroke | 64 mm |
Weight (Metric) | 200 kg |
Height (English) | 32.3 to 44.0 in. |
Height (Metric) | 82 to 112 cm |
Specimen Approach Manual | 3 mm/sec. max. (variable speed by joystick control) |
Depth (English) | 39.4 in. |
Cutting Speed | 0 to 256 mm/sec. |
Sectioning Range | 0.5 to 100μm (Fine Section), 5 to 500μm (Trim Section) |
Horizontal Specimen Movement | 48 mm |
Clearance Angle Adjustment | Disposable blade carrier 8 to 16° |
Specimen Retraction | 20 μm |
Trim Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps, 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps, 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps, 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps, 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Depth (Metric) | 100 cm |
Weight (English) | 440 lb. |
Cutting Drive | Manual and motorized, electronically controlled |
Specimen Temperature Control | -50°C to +10°C at +20°C Room Temperature (decrease 0.7°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Coarse Feed | Motorized (on/off) |
Knife Temperature Control | -35°C to -5°C at 20°C room temp. (decrease 0.5°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Display | Integrated Color LCD Touchscreen |
Epredia™ HM 525 NX Cryostat Blade Holders
Use Epredia™ HM 525 NX blade holders with HM 525 NX and other Epredia™ cryostats.
Product Type | Cryostat Blade Holder |
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Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 Cryostat
Manual cryostat designed to accommodate the needs of the routine clinical laboratory by offering a form-fitting ergonomic design, with optional height adjustment, vacutome and cold D disinfection.
Height (Metric) | 82 to 112 cm |
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Depth (English) | 39.4 in. |
Width (English) | 29.7 in. |
Cutting Window | Manually adjusted to specimen size |
Width (Metric) | 75.5 cm |
Sectioning Range | 0.5 to 100μm (Fine Section), 5 to 500μm (Trim Section) |
Horizontal Specimen Movement | 48 mm |
Clearance Angle Adjustment | Disposable blade carrier 8 to 16° |
Specimen Retraction | 20 μm |
Trim Section Resolution | 5 to 30μm in 5μm steps; 30 to 100μm in 10μm steps; 100 to 200μm in 20μm steps; 200 to 500μm in 50μm steps |
Product Type | Cryostat |
Depth (Metric) | 100 cm |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Cryobar Cooling | -57°C ±3°C (-70.6°F +35.6° to -26.6°F) at +20°C/+58°F ambient |
Fine Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps; 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps; 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps; 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps; 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Specimen Orientation | y-axes 8° adjustable for increased stability; Z axis adjustable 360° |
Weight (English) | 440 lb. |
Cutting Drive | Manual |
Vertical Cutting Stroke | 64 mm |
Specimen Temperature Control | 43 ±2°C at +20°C Room Temperature |
Blade Holder Approach | Stepper motor controlled through simple touch screen display |
Coarse Feed | Motorized (on/off) |
Weight (Metric) | 200 kg |
Height (English) | 32.3 to 44.0 in. |
Knife Temperature Control | -27°C; to -20°C ±2°C at +20° to +30°C Room Temperature |
Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 Cryostat With Blade Carrier
Manual cryostat designed to accommodate the needs of the routine clinical laboratory by offering a form-fitting ergonomic design, with optional height adjustment, vacutome and cold D disinfection.
Product Type | Cryostat with Carrier |
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Epredia™ Blade Holder Packages for the Cryotome™ FSE Cryostat, Low-Profile Cryotome Blade Holder
Hold blades for the Cryotome™ FSE Cryostat with these packages.
For Use With (Equipment) | FSE/FE/SME/E |
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Epredia™ Disposable Blade Carriers
Utilize a quick clamp system that accepts low- and high-profile blades
Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70 Cryostat without Blade Carrier
Accommodate the needs of both research and clinical laboratories with the Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70.
Width (English) | 29.7 in. |
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Chamber Temperature | -60°C Max. |
Cutting Window | Manually adjusted to specimen size |
Width (Metric) | 75.5 cm |
Includes | All standard features: electronic height adjustment, Rapid Response Temperature Control, multi-axis specimen orientation, motorized sectioning, specimen retraction, form-fitting design |
Lighting | LED |
Voltage | 100 V |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Fine Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps; 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps; 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps; 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps; 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Specimen Orientation | x- and y-axes universal 7° with zero positioning; z-axis up to 360° |
Certifications/Compliance | Certificate of Hygiene, CE Marked |
Vertical Cutting Stroke | 64 mm |
Weight (Metric) | 200 kg |
Height (English) | 32.3 to 44.0 in. |
Height (Metric) | 82 to 112 cm |
Specimen Approach Manual | 3 mm/sec. max. (variable speed by joystick control) |
Depth (English) | 39.4 in. |
Cutting Speed | 0 to 256 mm/sec. |
Sectioning Range | 0.5 to 100μm (Fine Section), 5 to 500μm (Trim Section) |
Horizontal Specimen Movement | 48 mm |
Specimen Retraction | 20 μm |
Trim Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps, 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps, 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps, 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps, 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Depth (Metric) | 100 cm |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Weight (English) | 440 lb. |
Cutting Drive | Manual and motorized, electronically controlled |
Specimen Temperature Control | -50°C to +10°C at +20°C Room Temperature (decrease 0.7°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Coarse Feed | Motorized (on/off) |
Knife Temperature Control | -35°C to -5°C at 20°C room temp. (decrease 0.5°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Display | Integrated Color LCD Touchscreen |
Epredia™ Cryotome™ FSE Cryostats, FE Model, 230V 50Hz
Reduce turnaround time using rapid temperature response with the Epredia™ Cryotome™ FSE Cryostat. Produces high-quality sections with less fatigue.