Pneumatic tube solutions for hospital laboratories

ALL IN ONE Sample Distribution System

The fully automated Auto(Un)Load Bulk Sorter Solutions set new standards of sample processing in the clinical laboratory. Samples are delivered by Sumetzberger pneumatic tube carriers and overhanded directly to the ASP SortPro bulk sorter. No manual handling is nessasary.

Thousands of samples are identified (barcode) and tube types, status detected and sorted. Sorting is done either according to defined parameters or to sample related information received from LIS (laboratory information system). Plausibility checks detect and sort out error samples.

Afterwards they are either filled into integrated pins for manual allocation or into pneumatic tube ALS carrier for automated allocation to dezentralized laboratories. Interfaces between the hospital pneumatic tube system and laboratory lines guarantees a fully automated sample analyses process started at the pneumatic tube sending station (e.x. nurse base) to the final results of blood analysis.

ALL IN ONE Sample Distribution System

Ing. Sumetzberger GmbH and ASP Lab Automation AG as technology leaders, developed an innovative ALL IN ONE sample distribution system:

• sample reception from point of care to several hospital locations with pneumatic tube distribution system
• manual feeding with outpatient samples
• sample check into LIS system

A famous combination of:

• the most compact and reliable automatic sample receptions with pneumatic tube distribution system
• the fastest and most flexible bulksorter, sorting 3,200 tubes per hour
• the fastest add on blood tube rack sorter

Also available as ALS Compact SortPro and SortPro ALSR4!

Sorter - to - Sorter

The innovative sorter-to-sorter solutions from Sumetzberger offer a perfect solution for hospital laboratories to increase the capacity and efficiency of the blood analysis process. All processes are automated, from the personalisation of blood tubes to automatic blood sample analysis.

Fully automated distribution and processing of standard blood samples

Together with hospitals and partners worldwide, Sumetzberger installs customised

sorter-to-sorter solutions. From blood draw to analysis, fully automated distribution and processing is possible.

Fully automated distribution and processing of special analyses

Special analyses are fully sorted automatically and transferred to the respective

laboratories for detailed analysis via pneumatic tube system. In this way, an infinite number of laboratories can be connected to each other, even over long distances.

Emergency samples have priority

Emergency samples will be issued separately and laboratory employee’s will alerted of its arrival via signal and/or notification.

Complete traceability and documentation of all transports

Thanks to the innovative PowerControl software, every transport can be monitored in real time. Employees are informed about urgent shipments and information such as sender, recipient, transport time, etc. are stored in the system.

Automated pneumatic tube solution for laboratories

With the automated Lab Station, Sumetzberger sets new standards in the rapid transport and analysis of blood samples, allowing manual work to be focused on emergency and special analyses. Blood samples for standard analyses are transferred directly from the pneumatic tube system to a fully automated laboratory line.

24/7 laboratory results within one hour or faster

Waiting times for doctors and their patients receiving blood results are reduced to less than one hour - depending on the analysis. Emergency analyses are possible even faster by directly transporting to laboratory staff via emergency ejection.

Patented AutoUnload carriers with integrated fixation

The antimicrobial special insert for blood samples with fixation and absorbent exchange core on PU foam was developed in close cooperation with laboratories worldwide, guaranteeing a 100% hygienic, safe and shock-free transport.

Relief of routine work for medical personnel

By automating routine analysis, personnel resources can be allowed to concentrate on areas such as innovative laboratory and analytical technologies in patient care or in research.

Avoidance of infections and cross-contamination

Manual intervention is no longer necessary. Sumetzberger pneumatic tube carriers move exclusively between the pre-programmed stations in a closed system for maximum hygiene and without additional space requirement for the carrier storage.

Complete traceability and documentation of all transports

Thanks to the innovative PowerControl software, every transport can be monitored in real time. Employees are informed about urgent shipments and information such as sender, recipient, transport time, etc. are stored in the system.

Manual and semi-automated pneumatic tube solutions for laboratories

For more than 30 years, Sumetzberger has supported hospitals worldwide, optimising their blood sample transports. The highest value is placed on shock-free and safe transport within a couple of minutes.

Thanks to innovative applications, adjustable speeds and controlled evaluation of all blood transports, pneumatic tube systems from Sumetzberger are the safest and fastest transport solution for hospitals worldwide.

24/7 direct transport to the laboratory

Blood samples are directly transported in the fastest way to the laboratory, without detour. Incoming consignments are gently slowed down and guided on a conveyor belt or an ejection bracket/sheet.

Intelligent carriers equipped with RFID technology “code tag” find their way back to their origin station without having to enter a destination.

Versatile carrier inserts and transport accessories

A wide range of carrier inserts ensure optimum transport conditions are always guaranteed and that samples are optimally protected.

Patented AutoUnload RFID Carriers

The automatic unloading station, which empties transported contents automatically and then returns the carrier automatically to the station of origin, offers enhanced comfort in the laboratory.

Space-saving station design

A combination consisting of a multiple receiving station alongside a separate multiple send station has proven to be an excellent solution in laboratories.