Cell thawing system Macaroni

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Overview
Macaroni Thaw provides a controlled, water‑free method for thawing cryovials to reduce contamination risk and operator variability. The user inserts a sealed vial and the device automatically detects thaw completion, signals progress with LEDs and audio, and maintains temperature at or below 37°C to protect sensitive cell types. Designed for laboratory benchtops as an alternative to 37°C water baths.

Key Features

• Water‑free thawing workflow replacing the 37°C water bath with a dry, sealed‑vial process
• Automated thaw detection for consistent, repeatable endpoints across users
• Low contamination risk due to dry, sealed handling of vials
• Patent‑pending detection technology that reproduces a 37°C water bath heating profile
• Fast, hands‑free operation: typical thaw under 3 minutes with automatic vial detection starting the cycle
• LED status display: 12‑LED clockface plus centre status LED indicating warm‑up, progress and completion
• Adjustable thaw threshold with six levels above and below the default to match vial type, cryoprotectant and fill volume
• Auto sleep mode after 60 minutes idle for low‑power standby
• Compact, lightweight benchtop footprint for standard laboratory workflows
• Designed and manufactured by Grant Instruments (UK)

Applications

• Routine thawing of cryopreserved cells for cell culture and tissue culture workflows
• Biobanks and biorepositories requiring standardised, traceable thaw steps
• Cell and gene therapy and stem cell research where thaw consistency affects viability
• Pharmaceutical, biotech and CRO laboratories standardising cryopreservation across operators
• Academic and clinical research laboratories replacing shared water baths to reduce contamination risk

Technical specifications

• Thaw method: water‑free, dry sealed‑vial workflow
• Typical thaw time: under 3 minutes (cycle‑dependent)
• Maximum temperature maintained: at or below 37°C
• Thaw detection: patent‑pending automated detection providing consistent endpoint
• LED status display: 12‑LED clockface plus centre status LED
• Adjustable thaw threshold: 6 levels above/below default
• Auto sleep: after 60 minutes idle
• Footprint (benchtop): 19 x 12 x 7.5 cm
• Weight: 0.8 kg (without power supply)
• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Euro plug option listed)
• Automatic vial detection: starts cycle upon detecting vial
• Manufacturer: Grant Instruments (UK)