INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY (IEC) Centra-B Centrifuge

Circa Mid 1990's to Early 2000's (ESTIMATED)

Primarily designed as a high-performance cell washing centrifuge for clinical and laboratory environments.

Use Cases:

• Clinical Diagnostics: Extensively used in hospital blood banks and medical facilities for cell washing procedures, particularly for Coombs testing and cross-matching blood.

• Research & Education: Employed in scientific and industrial laboratories for general-purpose small-batch separations of biological materials.

• Veterinary & Specialized Labs: Suitable for processing micro-samples or specific diagnostic tests in smaller-scale settings.

Historical Significance:

The IEC Centra-B is significant for bringing specialized cell-washing automation into a compact, bench-top form factor. It established a standard for reliability in blood bank protocols, allowing for consistent results in critical procedures like antibody screening. Along with the rest of the IEC Centra line, it helped transition complex centrifugal processes from large, floor-standing units to space-saving, decentralized laboratory equipment.

(H-25cm x W-25cm x D-32cm)