Method for controlling a tissue processor and tissue processor

US8039262B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Marc Konrad · Dossenheim, DE
• Holger Metzner · Schallstadt, DE
• Udo Hermann · Burgstetten, DE
• Frank Meder · Bammental, DE
• Hermann Ulbrich · Annaberg-Buchholz, DE
• Markus Dobusch · Wiesloch, DE
• Stefan Kunkel · Aschaffenburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 21, 2009
• Grant date: Oct 18, 2011
• Expiry date: Mar 23, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/12
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for controlling a tissue processor and a tissue processor for processing tissue samples is described. A retort is provided including a cover that can be opened and closed by an operator. The retort cover is closed prior to tissue processing. The actuation state of a first and a second operating element can be determined. An operator is prompted to confirm unlocking of the closed retort cover by actuating a second operating element. The tissue processing is interrupted when an actuation of the second operating element is determined and the closed retort cover is unlocked and is continued after the retort cover is once again locked. After having completed tissue processing the retort cover is unlocked. By means of the described method and tissue processor improper intervention during ongoing tissue processing is prevented.