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Roche Cobas C502 Chemistry Analyzer
Roche Cobas C502 Chemistry AnalyzerRoche Cobas C502 Chemistry Analyzer

Roche Cobas C502 Chemistry Analyzer

Item# 0-RO-8000C502-ER

The Roche Cobas C502 Chemistry Analyzer, provided by Roche Diagnostics

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Refurbished Roche cobas c502 Chemistry Analyzer The mid-volume chemistry module of the Roche cobas 8000, rebuilt Down-To-Frame® to original specification. You save up to 70% compared with buying new, and you can finance with $0 down. The Roche cobas c502 module runs up to 600 photometric tests an hour on a cobas 8000, with 60 reagent channels and reagent cassettes you load while it runs. Buy it refurbished from Diamond and lower your capital budget expenditures this year. Save up to 70% compared with a new cobas c 502 module, whether you're building a cobas 8000 or adding capacity to one. Keep 60 reagent channels on board for specialty chemistry, specific proteins, drugs and whole-blood HbA1c. Load and unload reagent cassettes mid-run, so a reagent running low doesn't stop the line. Finance up to $2 million with $0 down, and roll shipping into the payments. Every module is rebuilt Down-To-Frame® by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher, then validated with multi-level QC. Our engineers install it on your cobas 8000, verify your assays and service it afterward. REQUEST A QUOTE Refurbished Roche cobas c502 Chemistry Analyzer installed in a laboratory by a Diamond field engineer How the cobas c502 module works on a cobas 8000 The c502 is the mid-volume photometric module of the cobas 8000. The core unit sends it racks, it runs the tests ordered for each sample, and it returns the racks to the core unit for the next module or the unload tray. The specialty module next to your high-volume chemistry Whole-blood HbA1c. Roche lists whole blood as a sample type for the c502 but not for the c701 or c702. Labs that run high-volume c701 or c702 modules add a c502 to bring HbA1c onto the same line. A home for lower-volume tests. Putting specific proteins, drugs and esoteric tests on the c502 keeps reagent space on the high-volume modules for the routine chemistry that fills them. Methods carried over from the cobas 6000. Roche's FDA filing describes the c502 as analytically identical to the cobas c501, without the integrated ISE. Results line up with the c501 a lab may be replacing. Sample flow Its own module sample buffer. Each c502 holds racks in a buffer and pulls samples in random order, so it never waits on another module to finish. About 7 µL per test on average. Low sample use leaves more volume for reruns and add-on orders. Electrolytes on the ISE module. The c502 has no ISE unit. Sodium, potassium and chloride run on a cobas ISE module, at 900 tests an hour on the Core ISE build or 1,800 on the Core Dual ISE. Reagents and result integrity 60 reagent channels, loaded mid-run. Add or remove reagent cassettes during operation without pausing the module. Automated cassette management. The module registers, moves, places and disposes of cassettes itself. Serum indices, clot and liquid level detection. Lipemia, hemolysis and icterus are checked on each sample, and clots are caught before they produce a result. Ultrasonic mixing and automatic rerun. No stirrer carryover, and out-of-range results rerun and dilute without a tech pulling the tube. The cobas c502 test menu The c502 runs the cobas c photometric menu, with up to 60 assays on board at once. Labs typically load it with: Diabetes testing. Whole-blood HbA1c, plus fructosamine and glucose. Specific proteins. Immunoglobulins, complement, ferritin, transferrin, haptoglobin, cystatin C, light chains and lipoprotein(a). Therapeutic drug monitoring. Vancomycin, gentamicin, digoxin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid and lithium. Drugs of abuse. Amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, methadone and ethanol. Routine chemistry overflow. Liver enzymes, lipids, renal markers and cardiac enzymes when the high-volume modules need relief. Electrolytes run on the cobas 8000 ISE module, not the c502. Send your menu with your quote request and we'll confirm what runs on the module you're buying. cobas 8000 configurations with the c502 A cobas 8000 pairs one core unit with up to four analytical modules, plus an optional ISE module. Common builds with the c502: ISE + c502 + immunoassay. A mid-volume lab consolidates chemistry, electrolytes and immunoassays on one line, with an e 602 or e 801 module beside the c502. ISE + c701 or c702 + c502. The high-volume module carries routine chemistry, and the c502 carries HbA1c, specific proteins and drugs. Two c502 modules. Up to 1,200 photometric tests an hour, with a second module to keep chemistry running during maintenance. Roche cobas c502 Chemistry Analyzer configurations Planning your site for a cobas c502 Floor space. The c502 with its sample buffer measures 150 x 114 x 130 cm (59 x 45 x 51 in, W x D x H). Add it to the length of the line, plus service clearance. Floor load. It weighs 535 kg (1,180 lb). Check floor ratings along the delivery path and at the install spot. Power. 200, 208, 220 or 230 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz, rated 2.5 kVA, with an actual maximum draw of 1.7 kVA. Heat. Rated at 9,000 kJ an hour, with an actual maximum of 6,120 kJ an hour. Share this with facilities so the room's HVAC can carry it. Water and drain. The module draws on the system's deionized water supply and drain. Send us your water system details and we'll confirm capacity. Dimensions (W x D x H)150 x 114 x 130 cm (59 x 45 x 51 in) Weight535 kg (1,180 lb) Power200/208/220/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 2.5 kVA rated, 1.7 kVA actual maximum Heat output9,000 kJ/hour rated, 6,120 kJ/hour actual maximum Water and drainFrom the cobas 8000 system supply; confirm flow rate Who buys a refurbished Roche cobas c502 Labs already running a cobas 8000. Adding a refurbished c502 moves HbA1c, proteins and drugs off the high-volume modules, or adds capacity, without paying new-module prices. Mid-volume hospitals building their first cobas 8000. A core unit, ISE module and c502 give cobas 8000 chemistry at a volume a c701 or c702 would oversize, with room to add modules later. Labs replacing a cobas 6000. The c502 runs the same photometric chemistry as the c501, on a platform that also takes Roche's higher-throughput modules. Labs that need a backup module. A second chemistry module keeps the menu running while the primary module is down for maintenance or repair. What a refurbished cobas c502 costs A refurbished cobas c502 from Diamond costs up to 70% less than a new module. Your cost depends on.. Module or full system. A c502 added to your existing cobas 8000, or a full system with core unit and ISE module. Build year and software. The module's age and the cobas 8000 software version it needs to match your line. Integration work. Connecting the module to your core unit, plus assay verification and training. Service coverage. The plan you pick, from Platinum to per-visit. Trade-in credit. The value of the analyzer or module you're retiring. Financing a c502 Finance or lease up to $2 million, with application-only approval up to $400,000. Start at $0 down with a low introductory payment. Get a fast credit decision and terms that fit your capital cycle. Roll shipping and other costs into the same payments. Send your current cobas 8000 configuration and volume for a quote. REQUEST A QUOTE cobas c502, c501, c701 or c702? Choose the cobas c502 if you're building or expanding a cobas 8000 and need 600 tests an hour, whole-blood HbA1c or a home for specialty tests. Choose the cobas c501 if you want the same photometric chemistry with electrolytes built in, on the smaller cobas 6000 platform. Choose the cobas c701 if routine chemistry volume calls for up to 2,000 tests an hour from one module. Choose the cobas c702 if you want 2,000 tests an hour plus automatic reagent decapping and loading during operation. Why invest in a refurbished cobas c502 from Diamond? Diamond technician rebuilding an analyzer down to the frame beside finished refurbished analyzers A rebuilt module that fits your line A used c502 sold as-is may carry an old software version, a worn cassette handler or a buffer that misroutes racks, and you find out when it's already bolted to your core unit. Diamond rebuilds every c502 to the frame, replaces wear parts with new probes, syringes, seals, tubing and reagent lines, and validates it with multi-level QC before it's crated. Diamond is FDA registered and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified in the US and the EU. Installed on your cobas 8000 and supported afterward Our engineers connect the c502 to your core unit, verify your assays and train your staff. Every module is eligible for our field service plans, from Platinum with next-day response to per-visit support. Preventive maintenance plans keep it on its recommended schedule at a fixed cost. Trade in what it replaces We will likely take your old analyzer or module in trade, handle the deinstall and decontamination, and apply its value to your purchase. REQUEST A QUOTE Roche cobas c502 FAQ Q: What is the throughput of the cobas c 502 module?A: Up to 600 photometric tests an hour. Q: How many reagent channels does the cobas c502 have?A: 60, and you can load and unload cassettes while the module runs. Q: Does the cobas c502 run electrolytes?A: No. On a cobas 8000, sodium, potassium and chloride run on the separate ISE module. Q: Is the cobas c502 the same as the c501?A: Roche describes the c502 as analytically identical to the cobas c501, minus the integrated ISE. The c502 runs on the cobas 8000, and the c501 runs on the cobas 6000. Q: Can the cobas c502 run HbA1c from whole blood?A: Yes. On a cobas 8000, the c502 is the chemistry module that accepts whole blood for HbA1c. Q: Can I add a refurbished c502 to my existing cobas 8000?A: Yes. Tell us your configuration and software version, and our engineers will install and integrate the module on your line.

Down-To-Frame Refurbishment Process

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Every analyzer undergoes a systemized, rigorous and unique Down-To-Frame® Refurbishment process to rebuild each analyzer to its original specification and intended use.

Disassembly
Aesthetics
Refurbishment
Diagnostics
Validation
Final Packing
Disassembly & Decommission
  • System decommissioned from laboratory and decontaminated
  • Preliminary inspection of functionality
  • System disassembled Down-To-Frame®
Aesthetic Restoration
  • All outer covers, chassis and internal surfaces stripped, sand blasted and prepared for painting
  • All prepared surfaces primed and painted with 3 part compound, color matched automotive quality paint
  • All original logos and signage are replaced in original appearance
Refurbishment & Reassembly
  • All mechanical, pneumatic, electronic assemblies disassembled, cleaned, restored, verified and reassembled, replaced where needed
  • Disposable components replaced with new components
  • New components include: tubing, fittings, syringes, seals, check valves, probes, reagent lines, waste assemblies and similar items
  • System completely reassembled into its original condition in accordance to protocol and established specifications
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Assembly Functions & System errors assessed, troubleshooting and repair conducted
  • Full system diagnostic testing conducted
  • System successfully calibrated with certified calibrator materials to ensure proper functionality
Performance Validation
  • Rigorous Multi-Level Quality Control testing conducted on established parameters using certified control material
  • Specific parameter testing available upon request
  • System checked for power stability, software revisions and other upgrades
Final Packing
  • Required peripherals for operation refurbished or provided new as needed
  • System properly flushed, drained, protected and prepared for storage
  • System professionally crated with heat-treated and non-coniferous wood for international transit

Performance & Configuration
Assays

76 Total Assays Tested

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Technical Specifications
Manufacturer:Roche Diagnostics (Hoffmann)
Series:Cobas 8000
CLIA Complexity:Moderate
Sample Types:CSF, Plasma, Urine, Whole Blood, Serum, Hemolysate
Number of Assays:76
Maximum Throughput:600 tests/hour
Sample Cycle Time:2 (sec)
Sample Size Min:1.5 μL
Direct Sample (STAT):Yes
Auto Sample Handling:Yes
Sample Input Type:
Sample Cup
Sample Tube
Reagent Type:Liquid
Reagent System:Closed
Reagent Capacity:60
On-Board Refrigeration:Yes
Configuration:Floor Model
Height:130 cm (51 in)
Width:150 cm (59 in)
Depth:114 cm (45 in)
Weight:535 kg (1177 lb)
Water Requirement:Yes
Water OnBoard Supply:No
Water Consumption:40 (L/hour)
Power Supply:220V
Point Of Care:No

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