Brady Innovation Solves a Major Labelling Issue for Histology Labs

Brady meets an urgent need with the launch of a complete system of tissue cassette labelling which can withstand histology processing. Combining a unique chemical-resistant label and an innovative label attachment method, the Specimen Labelling Solution ensures complete sample security.

According to Richard Kapusniak, Manager, Materials, New Products & Technology, ‘This new solution from Brady solves a major problem for histology and anatomic pathology laboratories: when tissue cassette labels become unreadable or detached during processing, specimens are unusable and time and money are wasted. In addition, hand-writing labels is time-consuming and error-prone. Now, with our BSP™31 Label Attachment System users can rely on the information-rich printed labels remaining readable right through histological processing. The labels cannot become separated from tissue cassettes, and the system is cost-effective for small to medium-sized laboratories.’

Designed to be used exclusively with Brady’s chemical-resistant labels and the specifically developed thermal transfer printer ribbon, the new Brady BSP™31 Label Attachment System guarantees labelling integrity throughout processing, embedding, sectioning and storage for up to 20 years.

Brady’s Tissue Cassette labels provide absolute text clarity, incorporating a barcode to maximise information content. These adhesive labels fit the most commonly used cassettes and, crucially, when printed using the designated ribbon they are resistant to all the chemicals used in the paraffin embedding process.

In addition to remaining readable it is vital that labels stay attached to the tissue cassette and the BSP™31 Label Attachment System achieves this using innovative mechanical fastening. When a cassette is inserted into the front of the BSP™31 unit, four tiny heat probes pierce the label and cassette, melting the plastic just sufficiently to form indestructible rivets which affix the label permanently.

Quick and simple to use within the normal workflow, the BSP™31 Label Attachment System improves efficiency as well as traceability and complies with all the European Tissue Directive Regulations regarding labelling. Compared with an expensive direct marking system, the Brady solution is affordable for laboratories handling 50–200 samples per day and is also ideal as a back-up system for larger labs.