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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2009
Marc Konrad, Dossenheim, DE;
Holger Metzner, Hassloch, DE;
Udo Hermann, Leimen, DE;
Frank Meder, Bammental, DE;
Hermann Ulbrich, Bad Schönborn-Mingolsheim, DE;
Markus Dobusch, Wiesloch-Baiertal, DE;
Stefan Künkel, Karlsruhe, DE;
Marc Konrad, Dossenheim, DE;
Holger Metzner, Hassloch, DE;
Udo Hermann, Leimen, DE;
Frank Meder, Bammental, DE;
Hermann Ulbrich, Bad Schönborn-Mingolsheim, DE;
Markus Dobusch, Wiesloch-Baiertal, DE;
Stefan Künkel, Karlsruhe, DE;
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Nussloch, DE (US);
Abstract
A method for controlling a tissue processor and a tissue processor for processing tissue samples is described. A retort is provided including a cover that can be opened and closed by an operator. The retort cover is closed prior to tissue processing. The actuation state of a first and a second operating element can be determined. An operator is prompted to confirm unlocking of the closed retort cover by actuating a second operating element. The tissue processing is interrupted when an actuation of the second operating element is determined and the closed retort cover is unlocked and is continued after the retort cover is once again locked. After having completed tissue processing the retort cover is unlocked. By means of the described method and tissue processor improper intervention during ongoing tissue processing is prevented.