Leica PRECISION CRYOEMBEDDING SYSTEM, CRYOEMBEDDING User Manual

Precision
Cryoembedding System

Frozen Sections Become a Work of Art!

Precision Cryoembedding System

Easily achieve proper specimen orientation and perfect embedding

with the unique Precision Cryoembedding System. The Precision

System was developed by American pathologist, Dr. Stephen Peters, to

expedite and improve frozen sections and shorten the learning process

for pathology residents. The system’s individual components can be

used in a variety of embedding procedures to perfectly embed and

properly orient almost any type of specimen. The process is comfort-

ably performed inside the cryostat using stainless steel well bars,

chucks, and freezing blocks. Since the Precision Cryoembedding

System’s components are stored at cold temperatures, most

specimens freeze in 20 to 60 seconds, depending upon their size and

the selected freezing technique. This significantly reduces turn-around

time. And, your well-oriented, flat specimens will be conserved during

the trimming process! What else could you ask for?

The Precision Cryoembedding System consists of:

•3 well bars in 3 sizes (18, 24 and 30 mm)

•6 small stages (chucks)

•4 large stages (chucks)

•4 over-stage heat extractors

•1 storage bin for stages

• 16 dispensing slides

•1 cutting board/freezing griddle

•1 elevated heat extractor

•1 pair of angled embedding forceps and accessories

Cryoembedding components in the Leica CM1850 cryochamber

Precision cryoembedding accessories