Arcos™ and ArcosSL™ by Epredia

The Arcos™ block management and ArcosSL™ slide management systems from Epredia™ are designed to automate the archiving and retrieval of tissue blocks and slides while providing a secure chain of custody.

• Enhanced traceability
• Data security and network flexibility
• Smart storage
• Operational efficiency
• Reduced risk

Let us help you minimize errors, increase productivity and keep your laboratory’s resources focused on what matters most – positive patient outcomes.

Enhanced traceability

The system scans, photographs, and records each block or slide, associating it to a specific tray position and storage location within an automated archive for easy retrieval. This sonic sensor scanning technology provides accurate, rapid detection via an internal camera that is able to read quick codes, QR codes, DPM codes, and OCR software.

Protected chain of custody

Check-in/out controls provide visibility into who retrieved a block, why it was needed, and when it is due to return. Blocks that are checked out longer than anticipated are documented.
Upon return, blocks or slides can be placed in any position on the tray and the scanner will update the patient tissue sample’s location in the database automatically.

Smart storage

Storage trays and cabinets make archiving  and retrieval easy when used with the Arcos and/or Arcos SL automatied tissue sample management system. Each tray features a unique serial number and  easy-to-navigate XY coordinate guides. Blocks and slides are neatly arranged and easy to identify and locate.

We certify that the Arcos scanner is designed and manufactured in application of the following European Council Directives:

• Electromagnetic compatibility 2004/104/EC 
• Electrical security 2006/95/EC
• Restriction in the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical equipment 2011/65/EC