Bigfoot™ 1X Sheath Solution

The Bigfoot™ 1X Sheath Solution is a sterile, isotonic saline solution specifically engineered for use with the Bigfoot™ Spectral Cell Sorter. This pH-stable, buffered saline formulation contains no preservatives and is optimized to maintain osmotic balance during cell sorting applications. The ready-to-use 1X solution eliminates preparation requirements which helps ensure consistent stream formation, minimizing variability in droplet break-off and deflection for reproducible sorting results. Manufactured under controlled conditions with lot traceability, this sheath fluid is compatible with standard Bigfoot bulk fluid containers and supports routine operation across supported nozzle sizes and sheath pressures, providing reliable performance for flow cytometry and cell sorting applications.

Features

• System Performance Maintenance: Engineered to sustain optimal operational parameters and prevent performance degradation over extended use periods
• Ready-to-Use Convenience: Pre-formulated 1X solution eliminates dilution steps, reducing setup time and minimizing risk of user-induced variability
• High-Quality Construction: Manufactured to stringent quality standards to help ensure reliable performance and durability in demanding applications

Optimized Formulation Ensures Consistent Sorting Performance

Bigfoot 1X Sheath Fluid is specifically engineered to maintain optimal osmotic balance and assist in providing a stable cellular environment during flow cytometric sorting operations. The formulation's carefully balanced composition directly supports the formation of consistent fluid streams while simultaneously minimizing variability in both droplet break-off patterns and deflection characteristics. This precise control over fluid dynamics enables researchers to achieve highly reproducible sorting results across multiple experimental runs. The sheath fluid's formulation adheres to verified saline-based compositions that have been specifically recommended and tested for optimal performance with Bigfoot cell sorter systems.

Ready-to-Use Solution Streamlines Laboratory Workflow

The pre-formulated 1X concentration eliminates the need for time-consuming preparation steps or dilution procedures, significantly simplifying daily instrument setup protocols. This ready-to-use format integrates seamlessly with standard Bigfoot bulk fluid container systems, to help ensure compatibility across the full range of supported operational parameters. The solution maintains consistent performance characteristics across available nozzle sizes and sheath pressure configurations, providing laboratories with operational flexibility while maintaining sorting precision.

Rigorous Manufacturing Standards For Reproducible Results

Bigfoot 1X Sheath Solution is manufactured under stringently controlled conditions to ensure sterility and maintain the highest quality standards for critical cell sorting applications. Each production lot undergoes comprehensive traceability documentation, enabling researchers to maintain detailed records for experimental reproducibility and regulatory compliance requirements. The controlled manufacturing process is specifically designed to deliver reliable, consistent performance for both routine flow cytometry analysis and precision cell sorting applications.

Simple Integration with Bigfoot Cell Sorter Systems

The sheath fluid is designed for direct use in the sheath tank of Bigfoot cell sorter instruments, requiring no additional preparation or modification steps. This straightforward implementation allows researchers to focus on their experimental objectives rather than fluid preparation procedures, while ensuring optimal instrument performance and sorting accuracy.