Tissue Cassette Labels which Stick to all the EC Rules

Brady offers a unique labelling system guaranteeing accurate identification of tissue samples. Specially developed chemical-resistant labels incorporating 2D barcoding enable histology and anatomic pathology laboratories to comply with the demands of the European Council regarding traceability.

Richard Kapusniak, Manager, Materials, New Products & Technology, commented: ‘The European Tissue Directive 2004/23/EC (Commission Directive 2006/17/EC) introduced a series of rules, regulations and guidelines for laboratories to follow. While hand-written references on small cassettes can easily result in confusion and mistakes, Brady’s high performance printed labels ensure accurate donor identification and full traceability of clinical specimens. No other solution gives laboratories such assurance that they can comply with all the relevant European Tissue Directive, CLIA and CAP regulations.’

Brady labels fit the most commonly used cassettes, providing absolute text clarity and incorporating a 2D barcode to maximise information content and improve lab efficiency. The labels are able to withstand all the aldehydes, alcohols, picrates and other fluids required during the histology process.
Printed with the specifically developed thermal transfer ribbon and applied using the new Brady BSP™31 Label Attachment System, Brady’s chemical-resistant labels are guaranteed to stick to tissue cassettes throughout processing, embedding, sectioning and storage for up to 20 years.

The BSP™31 Label Attachment System has been endorsed by Ross Charette, Director of Sales & Marketing for Simport: ‘As the leading manufacturer of cassettes, Simport understands that our customers need a flexible, viable solution for labelling tissue cassettes. We’re pleased to see that Brady is also stepping up to the challenge.’