Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6

A tissue embedder enabling full embedding control at your fingertips 

The Tissue-Tek TEC™ Series has been the Histology laboratory’s preferred choice in embedding for decades.

The Tissue-Tek TEC™ 6 Embedding Console System continues that tradition while further enhancing the reliability, comfort, and ease-of-use that users have come to know and expect for a tissue embedder.  Designed to be the ideal tissue embedder for laboratories of any size, the robust and ergonomic modular system offers a streamlined, adjustable workflow that is both comfortable and simple-to-use for any user.

With the Tissue-Tek TEC 6, you are in control of your embedding experience.  The color touchscreen and easy-to-navigate on screen controls allow for easy setup and operation, and the graphical user interface enables you to set and display temperatures in all of the heated and cooled areas with just a touch.  The brightness of the LED work light can be adjusted directly from the main screen to improve specimen visibility and eliminate the clutter of external lamps.  The instrument is also always ready when you are with the user-programmable scheduler that automatically readies or shuts down both the Embedding and Cryo Modules by day of the week and even across overnight shifts.

The Tissue-Tek TEC 6 also provides additional, customizable comfort to a normally repetitive and uncomfortable task.  The tissue embedder’s modular system allows the embedding station unit to be set up for either right- or left-handed operation.  Ergonomic, padded wrist rests are removable to provide added support and comfort when needed.  Anti-glare, coated work surfaces reduce eye strain and provide better visual identification of tissues, and the adjustable LED work light can be dimmed or brightened according to your preference.

In addition to control and comfort, the Tissue-Tek TEC 6 includes all of the necessary features to make tissue embedding and maintenance safe, comfortable and simple to use.  The software-driven Clean Mode provides an easy method for cleaning the forceps wells, reducing opportunities for cross contamination of tissue blocks.  The large warming surface offers an extended working area for plenty of space, and the large, nylon surface of the Cryo Module has raised edges to contain moisture and provides ample space for up to 60 embedded blocks.
 


  • Modular system
    Units can be arranged for both right- and left-handed operation
  • Graphical user interface
    Temperatures in all heated and cooled areas can be set and displayed with a touch
  • Removable wrist rests
    Ergonomic, padded wrist rests provide support and comfort when needed
  • Anti-glare work surfaces
    White, coated work surfaces reduce eye strain and provide better visual identification of tissue
  • Color touchscreen
    Easy-to-navigate LCD monitor has onscreen controls to allow easy set up and operation
  • Adjustable LED work light
    LED brightness is adjustable to preference for better visualization of tissues, reduced eye strain,  and to eliminate the need for external lighting
  • User-programmable scheduler
    Automatic ready and shutdown times controlled for both the Embdding and Cryo Modules by day of the week and even across overnight shifts
  • Clean Mode
    Easy, software-driven cleaning mode for forceps wells reduces opportunities for cross-contamination

Product name

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Embedding Console System

Product code

5110

Application

Embed processed tissue in paraffin, forming paraffing blocks for sectioning

Power requirement

Embedding Module: 115 VAC ± 10%, 60 Hz, 9 A
Cryo Module: 115 VAC ± 10%, 60 Hz, 2 A

Dimensions

Embedding Module: 22.6 (W) x 25.3 (D) x 14.8 (H) inches
57.5 (W) x 64.2 (D) x 37.7 (H) cm


Cryo Module: 13.0 (W) x 24.3 (D) x 14.8 (H) inches
33.0 (W) x 61.7 (D) x 37.7 (H) cm


Combined: 35.6 (W) x 25.3 (D) x 14.8 (H) inches

90.5 (W) x 64.2 (D) x 37.7 (H) cm

Weight

Embedding Module: 55 lbs (25 kg)
Cryo Module: 48 lbs (22 kg)
Combined: 104 lbs (47 kg)

Configuration

Modular, can be configured for right- or left-handed use

Capacity

Paraffin chamber: 4 liters
Left and right thermal chambers: 1.5 liters or up to 150 cassettes
Working area: up to 20 cassettes
Cryo plate: up to 60 blocks

Paraffin delivery

Gravity feed with touch-plate activation and optional foot pedal control

Paraffin flow rate

Flow rate adjusted with control knob

Waste collection

Drain channels in the heated working area route paraffin waste to two front waste drawers

Illumination

5-level, adjustable white LED

Automatic timer mode

User-programmable, ready with shutdown times for each day of the week

Heating time (Embedding Module)

Paraffin and left/right chambers: 4 hours from room temperature start

Cooling time (Cryo Module)

30 minutes from room temperature start

Temperature range

Paraffin and Thermal
chambers:     122 to 167o F (50 to 75o C)
Hot plate:     122 to 167o F (50 to 75o C)
Cryo plate:     14 to 32o F (-10 to 0o C)

User interface display

4.3 inch TFT color LCD touchscreen

Diagnostic function

Self-diagnosis, error messages, power-out detection

Data interface options

USB

Operating temperature

50 to 95o F (10 to 35o C)

Operational relative humidity

30 to 85% (non-condensing)

Certifications

UL61010-1; 3rd ed: 2012
CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1-2012
IEC61010-2-010:2014
IEC61010-2-101:2015

Regulatory status

IVD, FDA Class I

Product code

Product name and quantity

5110

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Tissue Embedding System

5108

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Tissue Embedding Module

5109

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Tissue Cryo Module

5250

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ Plus Cryo Console

5132

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Wrist Rest Set

5133

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Wrist Rest Cushion Set

5125

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Screen Protection Sheet

5127

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Magnifying Lens

5120

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 6 Warming Chamber Tray, Large

1550

Tissue-Tek® Scraper, Large

1551

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 5 Large Tamper; 3/case

1552

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 5 Small Tamper; 3/case

5782

Tissue-Tek® 75-Cassette Transfer Tray

5783

Tissue-Tek® Base Mold Dividers

5785

Tissue-Tek® TEC™ Foot Pedal Switch

Various

Tissue-Tek® NanoMolds™ Base Molds

Various

Tissue-Tek® Base Mold System

Various

Tissue-Tek®  Paraform® Base Molds


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