Project number
18044
Organization
Roche Tissue Diagnostics
Academic year
2018-2019
The coverslipper module on the Ventana HE 600 instrument dispenses an agent that activates precoated adhesive on glass coverslips to encapsulate the stained tissue samples. The manufacturing process for precoated coverslips poses challenges to process and quality control. The team modified an existing HE 600 coverslipper’s software and mounting medium to apply the correct amount of adhesive onto slides, eliminating the need for precoated coverslips. The modification also includes a new system that will prevent curing of the mounting medium, and accompanying buildup and blockage in the nozzle, when the machine is not in use. These modifications will allow for better quality control over the coverslipped slides and lead to long-term cost reduction.