BD FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter

Discover an approachable, affordable and automated 4-way cell sorting solution

Overview

The simple solution for consistent, quality results

The BD FACSMelody^™ Cell Sorter with newly added 4-way cell sorting:

Makes the complex world of flow cytometry and sorting accessible to more researchers
Offers advanced automation technology with BD FACSChorus^™ Software and guides you through the entire cell sorting process with its intuitive interface, on-screen instructions and tips and simple-to-read reports
Combines the proven and exclusive BD technology of high-end sorters with automation and simplified software
Helps in obtaining deep scientific insights, lab efficiency and cost savings

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Features

The FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter is easy to learn and use with minimal training required for effective operation

Eliminate manual steps and simplify your workflow with smart automation

The system is typically ready in less than 17 minutes, maximizing uptime
Fluidic startup automatically de-bubbles the stream
Instrument settings, gates and sort settings are available and retrievable from saved experiments
Compensation is conveniently computed automatically from the results of compensation controls

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The BD FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter saves time with simplified operation and maintenance and improves lab efficiency

Experience fast results to improve lab throughput, minimal downtime and cost savings

A streamlined workflow eliminates manual setup of the stream and monitoring of the sort, minimizing hands-on time and providing walk-away sorting capability.
Fixed alignment removes the lengthy procedure with alignment beads required at startup.
Instrument QC continuously monitors the system to track performance and predict problems such as laser failures before they occur. QC is not required each time the sorting nozzle is installed.
The sorter design facilitates fast troubleshooting, such as easy and quick replacement of the sorting nozzle, without a need to re-align the laser and stream or run QC beads.
The fixed flow cell and reusable nozzle eliminate the need to purchase daily consumables. This affordable solution allows in-house cell sorting, which can save money compared to outsourcing.

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The BD FACSMelody™ System maximizes signal generation, collection and detection and enables sorting and detection of rare and dim cells

Reliable performance designed to empower scientific discovery

The patented gel-coupled cuvette with fixed alignment ensures that lasers are precisely focused on the sample stream to generate optimal signal for clear resolution of dim cells and adjacent populations
Spatially separated laser beams ensure minimal optical background noise and improved sensitivity from each laser to resolve dim populations

Optimized system of reagents, software and hardware

Instrument configurations are optimized for bright BD Horizon Brilliant™ and BD OptiBuild™ Reagents.
Sweet Spot technology maintains sort stream stability so yield and purity are maintained.

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The BD FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter provides a comprehensive biosafety solution

We have partnered with The Baker Company to design a custom biosafety and sorting solution. Our solution is comprehensive and keeps your cell sorting activities running smoothly and safely, so you can focus on your research.

View the Microbiological Test Report for the BD FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter.

Here are the most recent biosafety and sorting guidelines, policies and publications for your reference.

Baker biosafety solution	Sorter + BSC measurements	Verified to meet biosafety standards for a Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet	Verified for personnel and product protection	Microbiological test report	Meets ISAC guidelines for aerosol management
SterilGARD™ e3 Optimax for the BD FACSMelody™ Cell Sorter	53.8 x 34.5 x 91.9 to 98.4 in. (136.5 x 87.6 x 233.4 to 249.9 cm)	√	√	√	√