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Brain Punches Collect Precise Volume Tissue Samples w/

The Brain Punch Tissue Set is used for the Palkovits Punch technique, which allows extraction of minute amounts of brain tissue from exact locations in the brain. A hypodermic  tube with a sharp rim is pressed onto a frozen section on a glass slide. The tissue under the hole is freed and pulls away with the punch. It can then be expelled from the punch with the spring loaded expeller by pressing the top of the punch.

The Brain Punch Tissue Set comes with five color coded punches with spring loaded nylon expellers, and an aluminum handle. The handle is curved and tapered to minimize visual obstruction and offers perpendicular maximum punch pressure.

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Punches with Expeller

Stainless steel punches with nylon expeller to easily remove the tissue sample

Ergonomic Handle

Bent Handle for ease of control when punching.

Set of 5 Punch Sizes

Comes with 5 sizes of punch, nominally

0.23 mm: Blue Punch
0.51 mm: Green Punch
0.74 mm: Yellow Punch
0.96 mm: Red Punch
1.22 mm: Black Punch

Testimonials

"Bronson Methodist Hospital: a systematic approach to validating xylene‑free processing"

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Bronson Methodist Hospital: a systematic approach to validating xylene‑free processing
Bronson Methodist Hospital: A systematic approach to validating xylene‑free processing on the Leica PELORIS tissue processor.

 

Leica PELORIS improving workflow, safety, and productivity

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Leica PELORIS improving workflow, safety, and productivity
Improving Workflow, Safety, and Productivity - Palm Beach Pathology

 

Excellent results with Leica PELORIS xylene-free processing

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Excellent results with Leica PELORIS xylene-free processing
Customer Testimonial Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK

 

Going green with a next generation tissue processor

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Going green with a next generation tissue processor
“We wanted a fast, next generation instrument that would allow us to introduce new techniques and processes. We chose the Leica PELORIS because it offers versatility and flexibility and has a green profile.”

 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Brain Punches
Can the punch be used for fixed or frozen sections?

Yes, it makes no difference, the punch will cut and remove tissue from fixed or frozen sections.