I would appreciate hearing from anyone who routinely uses a vacuum to clean debris from their cryostat.
I am not familiar with devices that may be available for this purpose and would entertain recommendations if you have a product that you like.

I am interested in learning how you avoid making potentially infectious particles, like TB or viruses, airborne. does the vacuum have a HEPA filter on it?

also, I imagine that the vacuum becomes contaminated and requires decontamination with a suitable disinfecting solution.

thank you for your feedback.
Vinnie



Vinnie Della Speranza
Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services
Medical University of South Carolina
165 Ashley Avenue
Suite 309
Charleston, SC  29425
ph:  (843) 792-6353
fax: (843) 792-8974
email: Dellav@musc.edu