Revvity Panthera-Puncher 9 Automated Dried Blood Spot Puncher 2081-0010

The Revvity Panthera-Puncher 9 2081-0010 is an advanced automated dried blood spot (DBS) sample preparation instrument designed for high-throughput newborn screening and clinical laboratory testing. The system automatically punches dried blood spot discs from specimen cards into up to nine 96-well microplates simultaneously, supporting efficient preparation of samples for multiple diagnostic assays. It features five available punch diameters, an integrated camera with real-time colour visualisation, automatic barcode identification, touchscreen operation and intelligent punch-pattern optimisation for efficient use of blood spot specimens. With dual punch-head capability, automatic disc detection and compatibility with laboratory sample-management workflows, the Panthera-Puncher 9 improves sample traceability and processing efficiency in newborn screening laboratories, diagnostic centres and public health laboratories. Key Features & Specifications Feature / Parameter Specification Manufacturer Revvity Product Name Panthera-Puncher™ 9 Model / Catalogue Number 2081-0010 Equipment Type Automated Dried Blood Spot Puncher Primary Function Automated DBS Sample Punching Sample Type Dried Blood Spots on Filter Paper Cards Punching Technology Automated Mechanical Punching Microplate Capacity Up to 9 Plates Simultaneously Standard Plate Format 96-Well Microtitration Plates Standard Plate Height 14–16.1 mm Deep-Well Plate Capacity Up to 3 Plates Maximum Deep-Well Plate Height 44.5 mm Punch Diameters 1.5 mm, 3.2 mm, 3.8 mm, 4.75 mm and 6.0 mm Simultaneous Punch Heads 2 Sample Processing Speed Approximately 14 Seconds for 9 Discs from One Spot into 9 Plates Punch Pattern Automatically Adaptable or Fixed Sample Identification Integrated Barcode Reading Visualisation Integrated Full-Colour Camera User Interface Touchscreen Monitor Punch Confirmation Automatic Disc Recognition Static Control Integrated Ioniser Module Laboratory Software Specimen Gate Software Integration Computer External PC Required Operating System Windows-Compatible; Confirm Supplied Version Electrical Supply 100–240 V AC Frequency 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 70 VA Dimensions (W × D × H) 876 × 740 × 560 mm Monitor Height Adjustment Up to 100 mm Weight Approximately 45 kg Operating Temperature 15–30°C Relative Humidity 20–80% for Punches ≥3.2 mm; 40–80% for 1.5 mm Installation Laboratory Benchtop Optional Accessory Electronically Adjustable Worktable Maintenance Removable Punch Heads and Access Covers Regulatory Status CE-IVD Marked Applications Newborn Screening and DBS Sample Preparation