Pre-owned / Used 2017 BECTON DICKINSON LSRFortessa CYTOMETERS for Sale

Hardware Summary

High-performance flow cytometer with customizable laser and detector configurations for advanced multi-parameter cellular analysis.

Software Summary

BD FACSDiva software for experiment setup, acquisition, and analysis with advanced gating, compensation, and reporting tools.

Accessories Summary

Includes fluidics cart, sheath container, waste tank, cleaning solutions, and compatible calibration beads.

Hardware

The BD LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer is a high-throughput, benchtop instrument designed for multiparameter cell analysis. It supports up to five lasers and can detect 18+ parameters simultaneously, making it ideal for immunophenotyping, signaling studies, and functional assays. Its optical design offers superior sensitivity and resolution, ensuring accurate discrimination of rare populations. The fluidics system provides consistent sample delivery with minimal carryover, and its modular design allows future expansion.

Software / Upgrade / OS / Applications / Worklist

The system operates with BD FACSDiva software, offering comprehensive acquisition, gating, compensation, and data analysis features. Users can easily configure experiments, automate workflows, and generate standardized reports. The software integrates with data management systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. It supports multi-user access, enabling collaborative research in core labs and large institutions.

Accessories

Warranty typically covers parts, labor, and field service engineer support for one year from installation. It includes software updates, phone support, and preventive maintenance. Consumables such as sheath fluids, waste tanks, calibration beads, and cleaning solutions are excluded. Damage caused by mishandling, unauthorized modifications, or non-BD parts is not covered. Extended service contracts are available.

Warranty Inclusions & Exclusions

Systems under BD service contracts typically undergo annual preventive maintenance and calibration to ensure compliance with performance standards. Service history may include firmware upgrades, replacement of fluidics lines, and recalibration of optical detectors. Units maintained by certified BD engineers retain consistent uptime and validated performance, supporting critical research and clinical workflows.

Service History

Systems under BD service contracts typically undergo annual preventive maintenance and calibration to ensure compliance with performance standards. Service history may include firmware upgrades, replacement of fluidics lines, and recalibration of optical detectors. Units maintained by certified BD engineers retain consistent uptime and validated performance, supporting critical research and clinical workflows.

Packing List

BD LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer main unit Fluidics cart with sheath and waste containers BD FACSDiva software license and workstation PC Calibration and setup beads Startup reagents and cleaning solutions Power cords and user manuals

Additional Information

The BD LSRFortessa is widely used in research and clinical laboratories for immunology, oncology, stem cell biology, and drug discovery. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for shared core facilities, while its high flexibility allows customization for specific research needs. The system is compatible with standard data export formats (FCS) and integrates smoothly into multi-instrument environments. Its robust build and BD’s global service support ensure long-term reliability and reproducibility.