*PARTS & SERVICE ARE STILL SUPPORTED FROM RANKIN*
Although Sakura discontinued support and service for the VIP 5, Rankin Biomedical continues to support this model. We manufacture most repair parts brand new, allowing us to provide continued support to any lab that still operates VIP 5s. Common parts that need replacement that we still manufacture are as follows:
-Reagent bottles and connectors
-Retort seal
-All o-rings
-Ceramic rotary and gate valves
-Retort assemblies
-Rotary valve and gate valve position sensor boards
-LCD screens
-Retort and oven heater mats
-Rotary valve housing heater cartridge
-Air pump assemblies
-Tubing and joints
-Main PCB (coming soon)
The Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 5 Tissue Processor is designed for fast, streamlined operation.
The VIP 5 Tissue Processor offers easy-to-use software that enables users to manage reagents, rename solutions and programs, and define cleaning cycles according to their needs.
The VIP 5 automatically processes reagent transfer, continuous mixing, and bottle connection check to ensure flawless and efficient processing. It is flexible, allowing easy addition of cassettes, even during processing.
It provides complete information at a glance through a full-text display, and facilitates reagent management through cassette counter and reagent usage counter features. Additionally, the VIP 5 cleans paraffin by degassing the oven, ensuring sanitized paraffin without the need for additional retort cleaning cycles.
Up to twenty different processing programs enable preparation of all tissue sample types
User-defined selection of 150 or 300 cassette capacity
Create your own reagent and program names
Solution management software
Full-text display reveals complete information at a glance and is user-freindly
Unique automatic reagent transfer during the processing
Run Unique continuous mixing for more efficient processing
Self-calculating delay mode coordinates completion of processing to enhance workflow
Cassette counter and reagent usages counter facilitate reagent management
User-defined cleaning cycles
Ample stainless steel work surface
Built-in printer interface (printer optional)
Automatic bottle connection check
External drain and fill
Adjustable alarm tone and volume
Two levels of passwords to ensure instrument and information security
The basket design allows upright placement of cassette specimens and fits all standard embedding consoles for optimal convenience.
| Product Code | REF VIP5 |
| Manufacturer | Sakura Tissue-Tek |
| Model | 5215 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
| Unit of Measure | each |
Specifications
| Floor Model | 23.6 x 23.6 x 53.5 inches (D x W x H) |
| Benchtop Model | 23.6 x 47.2 x 27.5 inches (D x W x H) |
| Weight | 352 lbs (160 kg) |
Every instrument undergoes a systemized, rigorous, down-to-the-frame refurbishment process to rebuild each instrument to its original specifications and intended use.
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Returns
30-day money-back guarantee return period from the date of delivery. Any return outside of the 30-day return period is subject to a 15% restocking fee, and requires an approved Rankin RMA number. If the item(s) are under warranty and are faulty or damaged, we will repair or replace the items per the warranty agreement. For items that are replaced, return of the faulty or damaged item(s) is required.
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since you received your order, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
Items that are not eligible for returns:
Refunds (if applicable)
You are eligible for a refund if:
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next, contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at ap@rankinbiomed.com. Refunds may take up to 90 days.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@rankinbiomed.com with your order number and product you wish to exchange and send your item to:
10399 Enterprise Dr. Davisburg, MI 48350 United States
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to:
10399 Enterprise Dr. Davisburg, MI 48350 United States
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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