32 |
P a g e
G e n e r a l D a t a H e a l t h c a r e , I n c .
Problem
Description
Remedy
·
The section is broken or the
specimen is torn.
·
The tissue is not completely
dehydrated, or it is not
cleaned correctly
·
The specimen is immersed in
the paraffin too long, or the
paraffin is too hot
·
The specimen is too hard
·
The blade is uneven.
·
Dehydrate or clean the tissue again
·
Penetrate the specimen with
paraffin and embed it again.
·
Replace blade.
·
Do not section on the uneven edge
of the blade or change the blade.
·
The section splits while cutting
or there is a scratch
lengthwise.
·
The blade has debris on it.
·
The specimen is scratched by
hard particles.
·
Clean the blade.
·
Filter the paraffin.
·
The section sticks to the blade.
·
The blade edge has debris.
·
Clean the blade
·
The blade produces scraping
sounds when sectioning, and
the sections are scratched and
show vibration marks.
·
Insufficient blade angle.
·
Reinstall the blade and adjust the
angle of the blade holder.
If there are any other maintenance or service issues that cannot be resolved, please contact TBS-A Division of General
Data Healthcare.
