Ortho Vision

AS IS CONDITION. The Ortho Vision (by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics) is a highly automated analyzer designed for transfusion medicine and immunohematology laboratories. It automates blood typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching to ensure patient safety before blood transfusions.

The Ortho Vision analyzer utilizes Ortho ID-MicroTyping System (MTS) Gel Cards in the United States and Canada, which feature a specific column profile filled with glass microspheres. In contrast, the European and global markets primarily use the BioVue System, which relies on column agglutination technology with glass beads. Because of these distinct cassette designs, the software configurations and mechanical sample-handling parameters are adapted to recognize the exclusive MTS design in North America. This region-specific setup directly dictates the testing protocols, requiring different assay parameters for blood grouping, phenotyping, and antibody screening. Consequently, laboratories in the USA and Canada must source MTS-specific consumables, ensuring compatibility with the analyzer's customized reading and centrifugation algorithms.

Logistics & Placement Notes

Because of its high weight (190 kg), when this analyzer is shipped or moved within a facility, it must be properly secured. Referencing our previous discussion regarding transit:

• The analyzer must sit securely on a pallet (The analyzer will sit on a pallet) during transport.
• It must strictly remain in an upright position; it cannot lie flat due to sensitive internal optical and fluidic components.