Leica, Ultivue team up
January 2019—Leica Biosystems has partnered with Ultivue to co-market Ultivue’s UltiMapper assays with Leica’s Bond Rx research staining platform.
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Leica rolls out next-gen research stainer
September 2018—Leica Biosystems introduced the Bond Rx next-generation research stainer. The system offers greater flexibility when optimizing conditions for a variety of test types including immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, tyramide signal amplification, multiplexing, and other emerging tests.
Leica rolls out next-gen research stainer
July 26, 2018—Leica Biosystems introduced the Bond Rx next-generation research stainer. The new system offers greater flexibility when optimizing conditions for a variety of test types including immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, tyramide signal amplification, multiplexing, and other emerging tests. Bond Rx allows users to customize dewax options, choose from six probe application and removal protocols, and select the dispense type from three reagent flow options. Reagents are illuminated and provide clear visual alerts, and the version 6.0 software
Prefilled specimen jars, 9/16
September 2016—Leica Biosystems added four sizes of Surgipath AffirmSeal jars. The new sizes, 40 mL, 60 mL, 90 mL, and 120 mL, are offered in multiple packaging configurations. Prefilled with 10 percent neutral buffered formalin, the jars are specifically designed for safe collection and transport of various sized specimens.
Newsbytes, 8/16
August 2016—Document-management systems worthwhile if you go extra mile; HHS releases guidance on ransomware attacks; McKesson alters IT business; Leica sample-tracking system added to Psyche products; Agilent buys iLab Solutions
Digital pathology scanner, 5/16
May 2016—Leica Biosystems introduced the Aperio Versa, a combination digital pathology research scanner for bright-field, fluorescence, and FISH imaging. High levels of automation and an optional 200-slide autoloader enable unsupervised batch processing, from low magnification to high resolution, oil-immersion scanning.
Leica, Advanced Cell Diagnostics partnership, 4/16
April 2016—Leica Biosystems and Advanced Cell Diagnostics announced a comprehensive partnership to develop and commercialize tissue-based diagnostic tests based on ACD’s RNAscope in situ hybridization assays on Leica’s Bond clinical advanced staining instruments.
Modular embedding system, 11/15
November 2015—Leica Biosystems released its HistoCore Arcadia, a modular embedding system designed to streamline workflow in histopathology laboratories. HistoCore Arcadia is a combination of the paraffin-dispensing module Arcadia H and the cold plate Arcadia C. Simple operation and precise control help improve the quality, reliability, and speed of embedding work. The new station incorporates wrist pads for increased comfort and stability, an optional magnifier to facilitate specimen orientation of small and complex biopsies, and an LCD touchscreen.
Mobile software solutions for anatomic pathology, 6/15
June 2015—APiQ (Anatomic Pathology with Extra Intelligence) from Leica provides real-time laboratory workflow information on mobile devices. The initial release consists of two immunohistochemistry solutions: the APiQ Inventory Manager and the APiQ Instrument Dashboard.
Leica acquisition
January 2015—Leica Biosystems has completed its acquisition of Devicor Medical Products. The Cincinnati-based company has annual revenues of approximately $170 million and more than 550 employees.