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Label maker plugs into any computer
The LabelManager 420P label maker connects to any computer without software. It prints barcodes, logos, and batch labels from data files, and individual labels for equipment marking and tracking, identifying and tracking samples, vials, slides, and plates. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the label maker’s large backlit screen displays four lines of text, with an improved user interface that displays all menu commands without scrolling, and includes easy-to-read icons for formatting options. Choose from eight fonts and 10 text styles; highlight text with box styles or underlining. Print up to 10 copies of the same label, and prevent repeated work with a 10-label memory feature.
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Absorbent wipes for phlebotomy tray/cart
Serving as an essential addition to the phlebotomy tray, Bio-Hazard wipes, have a multitude of purposes including popping caps off of tubes to prevent splashing, wiping small spills, lining trays, and fitting perfectly under the patient’s access point to absorb blood. The wipes have an absorbent, low-linting material coextruded with a plastic-barrier backing to prevent leak-through to the worker’s hands or gloves, reducing possible cross-contamination. The wipes are cost-effective — one wipe replaces the need to reach for several gauze pads and repeatedly change soiled gloves. Wipes come in three absorbencies: standard, heavy, and sponge-plus, as well as various sizes including 3”x3”, 4”x4”, and 8”x9”.
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Current Technologies
Environmentally friendly centrifuge tubes
Incorporating a new plastic rack design that is reusable, collapsible, and recyclable, the 15-mL and 50-mL Nunc conical centrifuge tubes are offered with an environmentally friendly, space-saving storage solution. This design provides a cleaner option for use in cell culture and biological safety cabinets by reducing any potential risk of particle contamination. The new tubes also feature a large writing area to clearly label samples. The tubes offer a leak-proof design that provides superior sample protection and are certified USP Class VI, non-pyrogenic, non-cytotoxic, and RNase/DNase-free to ensure consistently high-quality results are obtained.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Space-saving biohazard disposal ships/stores flat
The leak-resistant Terminal Brand Safe-Keeper is designed to dispose of biohazardous waste. The device hangs on the wall to save valuable space on the benchtop. Dispose of contaminated items: capillary tubes, pipette tips, swabs, and other biohazardous waste safely and economically. Made from sturdy plastic-lined paperboard with a solid bottom to keep contents from leaking, the Safe-Keeper can be autoclaved or incinerated when filled. They are shipped flat to save space and set up easily for use. Each case comes with a self-adhesive hook to hang the on the wall or a shelf.
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Portable barcode-label printer runs on AA batteries
The Green Machine barcode-labeling printer features a large, high-intensity backlit display for use in all lighting conditions. It also has hot keys for instant selection of type styles and point sizes, and an electronic tape trimmer that rounds label corners on demand. The printer is available in PC or stand-alone models and can run on standard AA batteries or AC power. Label design preview helps avoid errors and wasted tape while auto-tape size detection saves time. The printer also has a date-time stamp, automatic alphanumeric sequencing, repeat and mirror printing, and enlarged print options for labels up to four inches high.
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Color RFID-label printer supports barcode symbols
The RX900 Color RFID Printer is an on-demand full-color RFID-label printer. Labels are printed, encoded, verified, and dispensed one at a time. All popular linear and 2D barcode symbologies are supported. Print resolution is up to 4,800 dpi, and full-color print speed is up to 4.5 inches per second. Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks are in separate cartridges for economical replacement. Supported substrates include matte and gloss inkjet papers, vinyl, polypropylene, and polyester. A high-degree of water, smudge, and smear-resistance is achieved through dye-based inks and the print surfaces of inkjet labels.
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Latex-free gloves dispense one at a time
Sterling Exam Gloves are packaged to enable one-at-a-time dispensing, and the new glove packaging allows for twice as many gloves — 200 — in the same size package as traditional latex gloves to help labs reduce their solid waste. The glove boxes still fit within existing glove-bracket holders. The natural latex-free, powder-free gloves provide the protection of nitrile with the sensitivity of latex. The ambidextrous gloves have an AQL of 1.5 and feature beaded cuffs and textured fingertips. Sizes available include extra small, small, large, and extra large.
Kimberly-Clark Professional
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Segmented PCR plate
Eppendorf twin.tec PCR plates offer the option of dividing the plate into segments of 24 wells each. Available with regular (250 µL) or low profile (150 µL) wells, the plates can be snapped into pre-defined segments so that 24, 48, or 72 wells can be used as required, and the empty wells saved for future use. The frame is manufactured from rigid polycarbonate for enhanced mechanical stability, while the flexible polypropylene wells are thin-walled to ensure a snug fit to the thermal block for optimal heat transfer. The inert surface of the wells prevents DNA, RNA, and enzymes from binding and improves recovery when working with small volumes.
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Durable self-laminating slide labels
For on-demand barcode printing — in rhythm with the cytopathology process — in both large and small laboratory processes, Sens-A-Mark CytoLabels work in any desktop or full-size thermal-transfer printer. With a versatile folding design, simply print on the solid portion of the label, place it on the slide, peel off the clear film laminate section to precisely position it over the label, and press firmly into place. Engineered with highly chemical-resistant materials, a self-laminating material shields barcodes against all types of chemicals, solvents, and stains so barcodes will be protected as long as the labels are needed.
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Durable, removable labels
Designed to reduce the time and inconvenience of removing conventional labels from reusable glassware, the CILS-9100R label series provides both initial tack and removability — without leaving any adhesive residue. The durable labels can withstand autoclaving, extreme temperatures (-196°C to +388°C), cryostoage, chemicals, and solvents. Sample and specimen data can be printed in the lab using an existing PC and laser or thermal-transfer printer. The company can also professionally print barcodes and number sequences to provide ready-to-apply serialized labels.
Computer Imprintable Label Systems
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Reagent and equipment tracking
The InvMan system organizes, streamlines, and tracks all reagent and equipment inventory. All reagents are organized into user-defined groups, and the current inventory level is automated using barcode scanning. All lot numbers and expiration dates are tracked with alerts when reagents are due to expire. The Windows-based system allows multiple workstations as well as multiple users in the lab to have access. The system also enables equipment tracking — including the life history and complete service history with links to field-service reports for permanent records.
COVE Laboratory Software
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Non-biohazardous glass disposal
Safely collect broken glass and other non-contaminated sharp objects in Terminal Brand Broken Glass Bench-Top Keepers. Made of sturdy paperboard, the 6”W x 6”L x 10”H, 3-liter-capacity containers are lined with plastic to contain moderate amounts of liquid. Designed to be used at the workstation, the autoclavable and disposable containers store flat to save space and easily fold together for use. A floor model, which holds up to 63 liters, is available to discard entire tube racks at once.
Whitney Products
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Rugged, wipeable, waterproof, wireless keyboard
The Cleankeys Keyboard features an integrated elliptical track pad with left and right click buttons, so there is no need for a separate mouse. The keys are touch-sensitive — allowing the keyboard to be touched directly or through gloves. In the glass-top or molded surface models, there are no nooks or crannies to harbor dirt and bacteria, making the keyboard easy to clean; simply press the pause button to suspend keyboard functions, then spray the unit with disinfectant and wipe dry. The keyboard runs off a wireless USB connection and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix systems — no software required.
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Power protection and battery backup
The Minuteman PRO-RT series uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide fail-safe protection from all power anomalies for small to medium-size electronic systems. The PRO1000RT (1000VA) and PRO1500RT (1500VA) protect attached equipment from catastrophic surges and spikes, and include automatic voltage regulation to protect during brownouts and battery power during blackouts. This product can be rack- or floor-mounted, and a wall-mount bracket is available. An LCD display that shows power status, battery run-time (based on attached load), and operational mode. Power monitoring and management software also are included.
Para Systems
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Wash bottles identify hazards
The OSHA compliant Right-to-Know safety-labeled wash bottles are pre-printed with the full color National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) diamond and other important safety information. The wash bottle line includes 8-oz., 16-oz., and 32-oz. bottles in two styles, vented or non-vented (16 oz. and 32 oz. only). Vented bottles feature a patented safety valve that prevents pressure buildup of volatile solvents inside the bottle. All bottles have a wide mouth for easy filling and are made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with a polypropylene cap. Color caps further enhance identification. ‘Label Your Own’ bottles where the name, diamond and other information can be filled in are also available.
Bel-Art
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Filter tips provide pipetting safety
SafetySpace Filter Tips have more space between the sample and the filter than conventional filter tips, so the user does not need to worry about the sample touching the filter regardless of the pipetting technique or type of liquid being handled. The tips are specially designed for excess volume to prevent the liquid from contacting the filter which guarantees better accuracy for pipetting, even when using foaming liquids like buffers and proteins. This product is suitable for reverse pipetting as well as for multiple dispensing with electronic pipettes. The non-autoclavable tips are made of virgin polypropylene (tip) and polyethylene (filter) and are certified as DNase, RNase, and endotoxin free.
Biohit
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Beads replace water/ice in the lab
Bath Armor Beads are a dry, thermal media comprised of small, uniform metallic beads for replacing water in a water bath. The sterilizable, highly conductive material replaces the moist conditions microbes love, greatly reducing the risk of contamination. The eco-friendly and low-maintenance metallic beads also can replace aluminum blocks in dry baths or ice in ice buckets. The beads can thaw, warm, and chill samples with high thermal efficiency while avoiding common temperature fluctuations caused by evaporation. The beads support a temperature range of less than -80°C to more than 350°C, and can be used with existing temperature-controlled equipment or with the company’s baths, trays, and chill buckets, which allow labs to go completely water and ice free.
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Disposable test tube rack
Hold, transport, store, refrigerate, incubate, and dispose of test tubes all in one convenient unit. The
Test n’ Toss disposable test tube rack holds up to 80 16-mm x 100-mm tubes in a leak-resistant plastic shell to contain spills. The rack is suitable for refrigeration to -18°C and can be incubated to 60°C. The disposable solution is less expensive than standard test tube racks and can be discarded when contaminated. Clear construction allows visibility of contents. When closed, the units can be stacked to save on storage, incubator, or refrigerator space. With a second shell as a cover, contents are completely enclosed for transport. Uniquely designed divider shelves can be used singly or in pairs for extra tube stability.
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Non-latex powder-free gloves
SemperSure accelerator-free synthetic nitrile-rubber examination gloves have low dermatitis potential and are designed for those with skin sensitivities to exam gloves with accelerators. The powder-free gloves offer all the benefits of a nitrile glove, minus the sulfur-based chemical accelerators that cause Type 1 (latex) and Type IV (chemical) allergies. This product is available in X-small to X-large sizes. A textured surface on the fingers ensures a safe grip even when wet.
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Benchliners impervious to strong solvents
Benchliners with bright-orange plastic backing prevent leakage of xylene and xylene substitutes, acetone, ketones, alcohol, and formalin to counters. The polyethylene backing has two layers, so microbes do not leak through pinholes in the plastic. The orange barrier layer will not flake off, and the white side is available in two different absorbencies. The benchliners are available in a variety of sizes.
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Washable keyboard for healthcare settings
The
J84-2800 washable keyboard features a fully-sealed rubber casing for rinsing and total immersion. This allows healthcare users to wash the keyboard with hospital-grade disinfectants and commercial antibacterial wipes. The completely sealed keyboard is easy to clean, even between keys, and has no gaps for bacteria and infection traps. The “Clean” key prevents data from being sent while the keyboard is wiped down, allowing users to perform infection-control procedures at any interval with minimal downtime, while the user is notified of “lock-down mode” by flashing LEDs.
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Durable, removable labels
The CIL 9100R range of durable, removable labels are designed for labeling glassware that requires repeat usage. The labels can withstand the harshest of environments but can be cleanly removed at any time without leaving any adhesive residue. The labels can withstand extreme temperatures, autoclaving, chemicals, solvents, and cryo-storage. Data, including full-color images, can be pre-printed or added by the user in the lab with a PC and laser or thermal transfer printer, and can ordered in any size, shape, and color.
Computer Imprintable Label Systems
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Collect contaminated long items
The Terminal Pipet Keeper allows disposal of contaminated pipettes, swabs, and other long items up to 15” in length right at the workstation. The biohazard-safety container is designed for easy use by both right- and left-handers, with an interlocking top and closable flaps. The device is disposable, made of sturdy paperboard lined with plastic to avoid soak-through, and has webbed corners to hold moderate amounts of liquid. The containers are shipped flat and easily fold together for use.
Whitney Products
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DNA-free sample collection
The
Human DNA and DNase Free swabs are sample-collection devices
certified as free of human DNA contamination down to less than 25
picograms, and also certified to be DNase free. The lack of even trace
amounts of human DNA or DNase make these swabs ideal for collection and
transfer of even minute amounts of DNA. Currently, the product line
includes cotton-tipped swabs, foam swabs, and nylon-tipped flocked
swabs, all manufactured in the United States.
Puritan Medical Products
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