Leica Biosystems ASP6025 - Manual (Page 11)

9 Leica ASP6025
1. Important Information
1.4 Intended use of instrument
The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications:
• Fixation
• Dehydration
• Infiltration with intermedium
• Paraffin infiltration
of histological tissue specimens.
The improved features of the Leica ASP6025 are the combination of:
• Reduced processing time
• Easier reagent exchange
• Monitoring the ethanol quality by density measurement
as well as the
• Ability to replace xylene, a substance that is hazardous (including to the health), with special
process protocols.
The instrument has been designed so that it is safe to use by the operator as well as for processing
specimens. However, the prerequisite for this is that it is operated according to these Instructions
for Use.
The Leica ASP6025 modular tissue processor can be operated only with the reagents listed in
Chapter 3.3 - "Compatible reagents".
Any other use of the instrument is considered improper.
Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to accidents causing personal
injury and/or damage to the instrument or accessories or destroyed, unusable
specimens.