New animal ear punch simplifies and optimises tissue recovery for genotyping research

BioPoint Ltd introduces a new type of ear punch that is reliable, easy to use and easy to sterilize when working with small animals.
By: Gerry Skews
 
July 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Cambridge, England 1st  July 2010 . Ear punching is a fast, efficient and humane method of tissue recovery when working with small animals. Traditionally, ear punches tend to snag and the biopsy sample is often difficult to recover. Working with leading scientists BioPoint has introduced a new device that overcomes these issues.

The new device has a 2 mm thickness gauge and 1.5mm pin punch with a concave cutting edge for clean and consistent performance. The punch is made from surgical grade stainless steel so is easy to use and sterilize between procedures. Another innovation in the design of the device is the activation mechanism which is specifically designed to prevent snagging and recover the biopsy sample quickly and easily.

Commenting on the introduction of the device the Business Development Director, Gerry Skews said “Much of our work at BioPoint is designed to improve research processes and procedures which improve both animal care and science; we are delighted to announce the introduction of this device which achieves improvement in both areas.”  

Further information about the device can be found on the BioPoint Website at  http://www.biopoint.co.uk/product/BioPunch_EAP001

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About BioPoint Limited
BioPoint is a specialist supplier and developer of Biomolecular separations and analysis technology. Based in Cambridge, England, the company was formed in June 2009 as an operating division of Science Direct Limited. In addition to the company representing some of the world’s leading life science companies such as Hoefer, SERVA and BioImage it also designs and develops advanced technology solutions for a number of analytical applications. BioPoint markets its own products around the world both from its multi-currency online web site and through its growing network. Further information can be obtained from their website www.biopoint.co.uk
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