The NAMSA Advantage
NAMSA provides Advanced Histological Technology for the testing and evaluation of implanted medical devices. Valuable tissues can be collected and processed on site under the supervision of a pathologist. Services are also provided on fixed tissues from outside sources.
- State-of-the-art Histology Laboratory
- Routine Paraffin Processing and Sectioning
- Soft and Hard Resin (Plastic) Processing and Sectioning
- Non-decalcified and Decalcified Processing and Sectioning
- Custom Sample Preparation and Sectioning
- Histochemistry Capabilities
- Photomicrograph Documentation
- Necropsy Services
- Timely and Efficient Reporting
- Consultation
Exakt® Histological System for Specialized Tissue-Implant Processing
This unique equipment allows hard implants to be processed while maintaining intimate contact with surrounding tissue and permits the routine high quality processing of soft implants in hard tissue without decalcification.
- Bone Cements
- Demineralized Bone
- Bone Plates
- Total Hip Prosthesis
- Artificial Cartilage
- Bone/spine Fusion Polymers
- Metallic Stents
- Ophthalmic Implants
The Exakt® Process
Initially the specimen is cut with a diamond blade saw followed by infiltration with a polymer. After multiple steps, a 5 to 25mm section is produced and prepared for histologic evaluation using routine stains, special stains or immunohistochemistry stains. The pathologist is able to evaluate in detail the interface between the device and the cellular layer of the implant. Remarkable photographs can be provided that are suitable for regulatory purposes and for publishing.
Exakt is a registered trademark of Exakt Precision Tools Limited, Aberdeen, Scotland.
