Helios nebulizer and Neb Gas supply line change
This is for users who have the Helios model instruments and purchase their nebulizers from Fluidigm (rather than directly from Meinhardt, which I know a lot of users do):
Apparently, Fluidigm is changing the Neb Gas supply line to nebulizer connection. I found this out while ordering an extra Helios nebulizer; I had not received any Product Announcement or anything official.
From the Fluidigm correspondence:
"Unfortunately 107081 is no longer available and has been replaced by 107141 Nebuliser price $745.00. I am trying to find out if there are any significant differences and will let you know as soon as I have the info."
"New Nebulizer Gas Line (PN 107142)
Rationale for use in mass cytometry
The updated Nebulizer Gas Line connection (PN 107142) will eliminate the stainless steel connection and allow a more direct and easy-to-use fitting to connect the gas line to the nebulizer side arm. It eliminates the plastic female fitting and stainless steel male fitting that may wear down over time from the previous version (PN 107082).
The updated nebulizer in the Nebulizer and Nebulizer Gas Line–Helios (PN 107144) does not have the plastic adaptor that came with the previous nebulizer (PN 107081)."
"Part 107141 is part of kit. To have a functional replacement of 107081 the customer will need to accept and order 107144 Nebulizer + Nebulizer Line price is $860.00. The good news is it is still less than the previous Helios Nebulizer."
Mike