The Siemens Healthineers HEMA-TEK® Under Platen Tubing (10323320 / 4484A) is an essential fluidic replacement component designed specifically for HEMA-TEK 1000, 2000, and 3000 Series Automated Slide Stainers. Precision-engineered from medical-grade, chemical-resistant elastomeric tubing, this under-platen assembly forms the critical fluid pathway that transfers stain, buffer, and rinse reagents beneath the platen mechanism to ensure uniform, streak-free hematology slide staining. Over time, routine exposure to stain chemicals and mechanical peristaltic pressure causes tubing deformation, cracking, or clogging, which can disrupt reagent delivery ratios. Replacing this assembly at recommended maintenance intervals prevents reagent cross-contamination, eliminates pump pressure drops, and restores precise staining performance for peripheral blood smears and bone marrow preparations.
