EZ-Retriever System is a microwave based time and temperature controlled antigen Retrieval system used for dewaxing, rehydration and antigen retrieval of formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections. This system resolves the issues of inconsistency from using different types of antigen retrieval methods with varying maximum power levels, different solution volumes and heating time.
Antigen Retrieval is an effective way of unmasking antigenic epitopes on the surface of formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections using microwave heating. BioGenex is the inventor of antigen retrieval enabling technology.
Covered by exclusive patents issued by BioGenex, this method to recover antigenicity in formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue sections has been routinely practiced in Laboratories throughout the world.
This system facilitates standardization of dewaxing and Antigen Retrieval protocols and ensures high quality, reproducible results.
Features and Benefits
Dewax, Rehydration and Antigen Retrieval in 20 mins
Programmable time and temperature control
96 slides in one run
User friendly interface
User defined protocols for versatility
Default factory protocols for convenience and consistency in results
Ease of Use
Conventional Method VS EZ Retriever Method
Conventional Method
BioGenex EZ Method
Deparaffinization and Rehydration - 30 mins
Antigen Retrieval - 20 mins
Total time - 50 mins
Deparaffinization and Rehydration - 10 mins
Antigen Retrieval - 10 mins
Total time - 20 mins
Instrument Specificationsa
EZ-Retriever®System v.2.2 (230 V)
EZ-Retriever®System v.3 (110 V)
Dimensions
510 mm W X 380 mm H X 410 mm D
20.4” W x 16.2”D x 11.7”H (520 mm W X 415mm D X 360 mm H)
Weight
17 kgs
37.5 lbs or 17kgs
Oven Capacity
25 litres
1.0 cu-ft or 27 litres
Microwave Power
900 W
1100 W
Voltage
230 V, 50 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
Slide Capacity
96 slides/run
96 slides/run
Instrument Accessories
Product Name
Quantity
Microwave Probe Tank
1
Microwave Tank
3
Slide Rack
4
Tank Holder
1
Turntable
1
Rotating Ring
1
Ventilation Ductb [optional in EZ-Retriever® System v.2.2 (110V)]
1
Collarb [optional in EZ-Retriever® System v.2.2 (110 V)]
1
aSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice. Microsoft Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
bCollar and Ventilation Duct are used together
BioGenex EZ-Retriever ®System v.2.2 has a provision for compliance to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines
