Tissue Digestor™ - Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the WR2 process
been used for tissue digestion?
The WR2 Process was developed in 1992 by Dr.
Gordon Kaye and Dr. Peter Weber, professors at the Albany Medical College,
Albany, NY.
What size Tissue Digestors™
are available?
Tissue Digestor systems are available from 11 lb (5kg) capacity up to, and
beyond 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) capacity. WR2 has
many versatile applications to suit the needs of any modern lab.
How long does it take to digest a
full load of animal tissue?
The actual exposure time to the high temperature alkali is only 3 hours.
The tissue rapidly digests during that period. However, you must also consider
the time it takes to load the vessel, fill with water and chemical, heat
to maximum temperature, cool to a safe discharge temperature, and the time
it takes to unload. A total process time may be 5 to 8 hours depending on
the size of the Tissue Digestor™ unit and the quality of the steam
provided to the unit. WR2 has developed new
and innovative ways to speed this total process.
How do I know if my facility has the
proper utility and space requirements for a Tissue Digestor™ system?
WR2 has a full staff of engineers dedicated
to answering these questions for you and providing you with conceptual drawings
and solutions. If you would like to see the system in your facility, just
let us know.
How do I maintain the Tissue Digestor™
once it is installed?
WR2 provides detailed operator and maintenance
training to your staff after each installation. In addition, we offer service
contracts for routine maintenance as well as a customer service staff on
hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our engineers are able to monitor your
Tissue Digestor™ and make program changes from our Indianapolis headquarters
so that you receive immediate attention.
Can WR2 project manage
the delivery, installation, and commissioning of my Tissue Digestor™?
Yes. WR2 uses the latest software and project
management philosophies to assist our customers in the smooth running of
each project from the initial site visits and site preparation, to the equipment
installation and commissioning.
How can I validate my WR2
Tissue Digestor™?
The WR2 Tissue Digestor™ has multiple
validation methods with a range of benefits. Temperature and time parametric
validation data is recorded and stored automatically by the system PLC.
In addition, our systems have built-in sample ports to allow for the safe
collection of treated effluent for further analysis.
Do you offer service contracts?
Yes. WR2 offers a range of service contracts
to suit customer needs.