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We recently switched from another brand of spiral plater to the Eddy Jet. While doing our correlation study we ran both units simultaneously and quickly noticed that we were starting the 3^rd sample on the Eddy Jet while the 1^st sample finished on the other brand. With our sample volume, this equates to a significant time savings

Dustin Morgenroth, SA Lab Manager

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The Eddy Jet is the most user friendly Spiral Plater I have ever used. Unlike other units, we don ' t need to think twice before operating it. The disposable syringes and not having a vacuum pump are great plus for us. We like its functionality very much.

Dr. Simone Duarte.
University of Rochester Medical Center.

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We have recently purchased our 2nd Eddy-Jet after 10 years of an Eddy-Jet Spiral plater working at our lab. As a 7 year Eddy-Jet user myself, the time savings we get as a result of the 3 fold dilution and the reliability of the unit are the major benefits for us

Corrine Hunte , Lab Manager.
Clinical Research Laboratories, Inc.

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Question Categories:
Is spiral plating AOAC approved method?
Why should I use disposable syringes instead of the bleach?
How can I count the number of colonies on spiral plates?
Can I validate that the Eddy-Jet is depositing the proper volume on the plate?
I have heard that clogging can occur when using a spiral plating technique?
Do I need to program the plating protocol into your spiral plater memory?
Can I be sure that the disposable syringes are sterile?
Can I try the Eddy-Jet at my lab before I make any decision?

Is spiral plating AOAC approved method?
Yes - Spiral plating is a proven technology that has been in use since 1975, it is AOAC approved and is listed in the Bacterial Analytical Manual as a method for performing bacterial enumeration.
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Why should I use disposable syringes instead of the bleach?
(AKA: “I really like the smell of bleach in the morning..”) The use of disposable syringes will completely eliminate the risk of false negative results due to bleach residues left in the syringe. In addition, you can be assured that no left over residues from one sample will find its way to the next sample. This combined with the fact that no pump or bleach is needed (No down time for cleaning processes) gets you a winning combination!
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How can I count the number of colonies on spiral plates?
There are 2 ways to count the amount of colonies on spiral plate: You can count the colonies using our automated colony counter the Flash or any other automatic colony counter with a spiral software installed You can use any manual colony counter with special grid that is supplied with the Eddy Jet – (Method as described in the instruction manual)
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Can I validate that the Eddy-Jet is depositing the proper volume on the plate?
Yes - The Eddy-Jet comes from the factory with a certificate of performance, multiple tests are performed on each unit (gravimetric to bacteriological) to insure the Eddy-Jet is plating properly. However laboratories who wish to perform routine validation tests can do so by a preset program that will dispense known amounts of liquid on the plate. After the Eddy-Jet dispenses the liquid you will be able to weight the sample and verify the accuracy of the unit.
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I have heard that clogging can occur when using a spiral plating technique. Could this affect the Eddy-Jet too?
Our Eddy-Jet utilizes patented disposable tips with an opening size of the syringe of 0.7mm (diamenter). Any particle smaller than that could pass through. As a result - the common problem of clogging the instrument is avoided by using a fresh syringe every cycle with no down time. Other Spiral Plater use a stainless still tip that often clogs and requires a lengthy process to clean and open
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Do I need to program the plating protocol into your spiral plater memory?
NO – The Eddy-Jet comes with all the commonly used spiral protocols already in memory. The user has to choose from a menu the protocol of choice based on volume / logarithmic/exponential etc.
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Can I be sure that the disposable syringes are sterile?
Yes – The syringes are supplied in 4 individual boxes of 250 (25 magazines of 10 syringes) and are gamma radiated, sealed and marked for expiration time. Certificate of radiation can be supplied with the syringes upon request.
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Can I try the Eddy-Jet at my lab before I make any decision?
Yes – We offer loaner programs that will allow you to try the Eddy Jet at your own lab, please call our toll free number 1-888-810-5179 and ask for availability in your area!
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