- Used for manually extracting sample discs from biological collection cards
Features:
- Precision punching:
- Features a sharp, stainless steel cutting edge that provides accurate and clean cuts from materials like FTA, 903, and DMPK cards
- Reduced contamination:
- The design is engineered to minimize sample carryover and cross-contamination between samples when used with the recommended cleaning procedures and companion cutting mat
- Controlled ejection:
- The tool allows for the controlled retrieval and ejection of the punched sample disc
- Sample applications:
- The punch is suitable for sampling thin and soft substrates, including filter paper, dried blood spots (DBS) on cards, and gels
- Durability and reusability:
- Each punch tip can be reused for up to 500 punches when properly cleaned and can be sterilized by autoclaving
- Disposable design:
- Although reusable for a limited time, the low cost and disposable nature of the punches make them suitable for high-contamination control environments
