Miltenyi Biotec GentleMACS Octo Dissociator Automated Tissue Homogenizer for Multiplex Sample Processing

The Miltenyi Biotec GentleMACS Octo Dissociator is an advanced automated tissue dissociation and homogenization instrument designed for multiplex sample preparation in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics. It accommodates up to 8 samples simultaneously within a compact benchtop footprint, making it ideal for laboratories with limited space engaged in molecular diagnostics, stem cell research, and tumor microenvironment analysis.

Key technical features include:

• Rotational speed range of 200 to 4000 RPM with selectable clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, providing precise mechanical dissociation tailored to diverse tissue types.
• Rotational acceleration of 100 r/s² and maximum torque of 150 mNm, ensuring efficient yet gentle tissue disruption to preserve cell viability and functionality—critical for live-cell imaging and single-cell analysis workflows.
• Compatible with sterile disposable C Tubes and M Tubes (not included), enabling contamination-free operations essential for biotechnology applications like gene editing and molecular cloning workflows.
• Supports sample volumes from 300 µL up to 10 mL total and tissue masses ranging from 20 to 4000 mg, allowing processing of a wide range of tissue specimens including tumor, neural, spleen, and lymph node tissues.
• Interchangeable rotors for flexibility in handling various tissue dissociation protocols, contributing to its wide adoption in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Includes built-in overload protection across the speed range to avoid sample damage during processing.

The device undergoes rigorous service and functional testing to verify motor operation, display integrity, tube detection, and spin function, ensuring reliability in demanding research environments. This reliability is supported by a Continental US 120-day warranty and a 60-day international warranty.

Applications:

• Tumor tissue dissociation for single-cell sequencing and immune profiling.
• Neural tissue processing for primary neuron culture preparation in neuroscience research.
• Organ and lymphoid tissue dissociation for stem cell isolation and regenerative medicine studies.
• Essential for workflows requiring automated homogenization compatible with downstream fluorescence analysis, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics.

The GentleMACS Octo is widely recognized for its contribution to enhancing throughput in bioprocessing laboratories, especially within the fields of clinical diagnostics and biomedical engineering.

Included accessories: GentleMACS safety shield and standard power cord. Consumables such as C Tubes, M Tubes, and MACS SmartStrainers are required but sold separately.

This system is particularly suited for laboratories involved in biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring reproducible tissue dissociation with minimal cell loss and preserved biological function.

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