Tissue processor — Unimeditrek VTP-300 vs Leica HistoCore PEGASUS
A fair, specification-based comparison of the Make-in-India VTP-300 vacuum tissue processor and the Leica HistoCore PEGASUS — capacity, temperatures, service in India and total cost of ownership.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the PEGASUS if you need two independent retorts running different protocols in parallel at high volume. Pick the VTP-300 for routine single-retort processing with reagent management and an in-built UPS, from an Indian manufacturer who services you nationwide — at a lower total cost of ownership.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Automatic Vacuum Tissue Processor | Leica HistoCore PEGASUS |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 / 500 cassettes | Up to 400 (2 × 200) |
| Retort | Single, stainless steel, 4 / 7 L | Dual retort (parallel protocols) |
| Paraffin temperature | 30–75°C (user-set) | 58–77°C |
| Reagent temperature | 30–60°C | Ambient or 35–65°C |
| Vacuum / pressure | −70 / +35 kPa · 4 modes | −60 kPa fill / 45 kPa drain |
| Reagent bottles | 10 × 3 / 6 L | 17 bottles, max 3.88 L |
| Paraffin baths | 4 / 5 × 3 / 6 L | 4 × 3.9 L |
| Power backup | In-built UPS up to 45 min | See Leica datasheet |
| Delayed start | Up to 1 week | See Leica datasheet |
| Origin | Made in India | Imported |
Leica HistoCore PEGASUS values are taken from the manufacturer’s official product page, checked on 4 November 2026 — source. Cells marked “See Leica datasheet” are not stated on that page and are not estimated. Automatic Vacuum Tissue Processor values are from our product page.
Service, spares & AMC in India
| In India | Automatic Vacuum Tissue Processor | Leica HistoCore PEGASUS |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer response | Within 12 hours — 4 hours for urgent / intra-operative cases | On quotation / via distributor |
| Spare parts | Held in ready stock in India | Typically imported to order |
| Standard AMC | Covers labour (parts quoted separately) | On quotation |
| Installation & training | Included, pan-India | On quotation |
5-year total cost of ownership
We sell on quotation, so compare the lifetime cost, not just the sticker. For the Automatic Vacuum Tissue Processor your 5-year cost includes the instrument, installation and training, an AMC that covers labour (parts quoted separately), consumables and genuine spares held in India. For imported equipment, the equivalent line items — extended warranty, imported spares and per-visit service — are typically “on quotation”. Because we manufacture in India and quote direct, comparable configurations usually carry a materially lower 5-year total cost of ownership. Ask us for a line-by-line TCO for your configuration.
Tender & procurement
- Make-in-India manufacturer — supports local-content and preference-to-Make-in-India tender clauses.
- Editable technical specification, ISO 13485 & compliance sheets, warranty/AMC formats and a ready BOQ line for GeM and institutional tenders.
- CE marking / US FDA establishment registration (Class I) / CDSCO registration apply per applicable model — certificate issued on request.
Trusted across India
Unimeditrek histopathology equipment is installed at institutions including AIIMS, government medical colleges across Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, defence hospitals, Action Cancer Hospital, Action Balaji Hospital, Kailash hospitals and Stanley Lab (Ahmedabad).
Frequently asked questions
Is the VTP-300 a dual-retort processor like the PEGASUS?
No — the VTP-300 is a high-capacity single-retort processor (300/500 cassettes); the PEGASUS offers two independent retorts for parallel protocols. For most routine labs a single retort with reagent management plus overnight and rapid schedules covers the workload; for very high, mixed-protocol throughput the dual-retort PEGASUS has an edge.
How does service compare for an Indian lab?
Unimeditrek makes the VTP-300 in India with engineer response within 12 hours (4 hours for urgent cases), spares held in ready stock and AMC covering labour. Imported-processor service and spares are typically quoted per visit and shipped to order.