BenchMark ULTRA PLUS

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BenchMark ULTRA PLUS

Deliver diagnostic confidence with BenchMark ULTRA PLUS

The BenchMark ULTRA PLUS system uses an unprecedented, fully automated workflow for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) slide staining, to improve turnaround time and decrease touchpoints. With over 200 assays in key disease areas available, including high medical value assays, your lab can remain at the forefront of companion diagnostics and personalized medicines.

Built upon the proven technology of the BenchMark ULTRA system, BenchMark ULTRA PLUS delivers an enhanced lab experience and an optimized workflow with flexible solutions. This easy-to-use solution helps histotechnologists and anatomic pathology laboratories manage activities efficiently and confidently, saving personnel time and resource costs.

Lab technologist in pathology lab using the automated slide scanner BenchMark ULTRA PLUS
Benefits at a glance

Benefits at a glance

Image of color-coded bulk reagent clips on the BenchMark ULTRA Plus that make it easy to see high-level instrument status.

Improve usability while enabling time for more value-added activities through:

  • Light notifications communicate instrument status from across the lab
  • Retractable work surface gives technologists additional space to work while at the instrument
  • Bulk reagent color-coded clips make bulk reagent loading easier and help minimize errors
  • Remote access allows you to view, manage, complete, and print system data remotely
  • Integrated communication allows streamlined data management and inventory tracking across all host computers
Image of the integrated touchscreen on the BenchMark ULTRA plus that simplifies real-time run management

Features based on customer feedback:

  • The configuration has a decreased height compared to the BenchMark ULTRA
  • Integrated touchscreen reduces bottlenecks by allowing many functions to be done at the instrument
  • VSS 14.x software allows for easier navigation of inventory management and ordering through a new filter as well as lot-to-lot validation on the same instrument
  • Proprietary waste management* solution degrades DAB (3,3'-diaminobenzidine) to less than 5 ppb meeting the most stringent municipality requirements for nonhazardous waste
Image of stained microscope slide being loaded into a drawer on the BenchMark ULTRA plus

Proven BenchMark technologies deliver the right stain at the right time:

  • Flexible, independent temperature control for individual slide staining optimization
  • Proven staining technology of air vortex mixing with LCS create a reaction chamber allowing full slide coverage with 100ul of reagen
  • New slide drawer design mitigates fluid ingress and egress resulting in continuous and highly-reliable drawer performance
  • VSS 14.x software has new and expanded reporting capabilities including quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

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Product specification Value
General characteristics
Fully automated Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning, and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counterstain and titration
Slide position 1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position
Reagent carousel 35 reagent positions
Slides 25 x 75 mm, 1 x 3 mm or 26 x 76 mm positively charged slides
Bulk solutions Up to 7 different bulk solutions can be changed without process interruption. Only required bulk reagents needed on board
Waste Two 20 L carboys for processed aqueous waste Two 5 L bottles for separated LCS waste Virtually undetectable DAB in waste: <5 parts per billion
DI water supply NCCLS Type II water or equivalent (deionized water)
Temperature control Ambient to 100°C
Modularity 1 to 4 BenchMark ULTRA PLUS instruments may be controlled from one BenchMark ULTRA PLUS computer system
Configuration Freestanding
Certifications EN 61010-1, IEC/EN 61010-2-010, IEC/EN 61010-2-101, EN 61326-2-6
Catalog number N750-BMKU-FS 05342716001
Environmental requirements
BTU/Hour output 400 BTU/Hr idle, 1000 BTU/Hr running
Room temperature 68°F to 90°F (20°C to 32°C)
Humidity 20% - 88%, non-condensing
Physical characteristics
Size (W x D x H) 44 X 35.25 X 59.15 in (111 X 89.5 X 150.2 cm)
Weight Instrument with reagents: 854.9 lbs (387.8 kg) full fluids, bulk, reservoirs, and UV. Instrument dry: 606 lbs (275 kg)
Clearances Top 16.6 in (42.2 cm)
Sides 4 in (10.2 cm)
Rear 6 in (15.2 cm)
Electrical specifications
Voltage 100–240V
Current 5-10 Amps
Frequency
 50/60 Hz

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Key product features

  • Remote connectivity
  • Fewer instrument touchpoints
  • Software interface usability
  • On-instrument run management capabilities
  • Electronic inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Useful reporting metrics

Automated IHC/ISH slide stainers comparison overview

BenchMark ULTRA PLUS
BenchMark ULTRA
BenchMark GX
Automation
Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counterstain and titration
Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counter stain and titration
Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counter stain and titration
Throughput
Approximately 90 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples)
Approximately 90 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples)
Approximately 40 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples) Approximately 20 slides in 8 hours (standard ISH samples)
Slide position capacity
1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position
1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position
1-20 slides with independent temperature control for each position
Reagent capacity
35 reagent positions
35 reagent positions
25 reagent positions
Waste degradation
Two 20 L carboys for processed aqueous waste Two 5 L bottles for separated LCS waste Virtually undetectable DAB in waste: <5 parts per billion
Two 20 L carboys, can be changed “on the fly” without process interruption
One 20 L carboy

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