The Roundfin Disposable Blade Holder range covers the two main histopathology cutting environments — freezing microtomy and paraffin microtomy — making it a practical single-supplier solution for histopathology departments running both workflows. NHS histopathology laboratories often operate both cryostat and paraffin microtome benches, and the 130C, 160D, and 170B models collectively cover both platforms. Medigear.uk supplies the Roundfin Disposable Blade Holder range to NHS departments and institutional buyers and can assist procurement teams with documentation and supply chain records.
For cryostat and frozen section work — common in intraoperative pathology and in research applications involving fresh or unfixed tissue — the 130C provides a blade holder matched to the freezing microtome and the 7mm disposable blade format used in that application. The compatibility with both Feather blades made in Japan and Leica blades made in Germany means that laboratories already using either blade brand can adopt the Roundfin 130C without changing their blade procurement. Contact Medigear.uk to confirm 130C availability.
For paraffin section work, the 160D and 170B cover the standard paraffin microtome with either a single blade width or dual blade width requirement. Research histology laboratories and translational pathology units running specialised sectioning protocols sometimes switch between 7mm and 12mm blade widths depending on the tissue type and section thickness target. The 170B accommodates both widths, reducing the need for holder changes when blade type changes. Medigear.uk can supply the 170B as a flexible laboratory addition and can advise on whether the 160D or 170B is better suited to the specific workflow. Order any model of the Roundfin Disposable Blade Holder from Medigear.uk.