EZ-Retriever® IR System

EZ-Retriever® IR System

Zero Fuss. All at Once.

From dewaxing, rehydration, and antigen retrieval — all in one instrument. Complete pre-staining automation powered by infrared precision.

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Real Results You Can See

From our collaborators at MD Anderson - Alternative results * water bath, manual heating,regular microwave or pressure cooker-based protocols.

ParametersEZ-RT (MW015-IR)EZ-RT (MW016-IR)
Slide capacity96 Slides96 Slides
Oven capacity30L34L
Operating voltage230 V AC, 50Hz110 V AC, 60Hz
Microwave power5 x 1 L1550 W
Dimensions (D/W/H)24″ X 16” X 12”23″ X 18” X 13”
Weight46.3 lbs / 21kg46.3 lbs / 21kg

Why EZ-Retriever® IR?

Using infrared heating, it delivers uniform temperature control for consistent, reproducible results while preserving tissue integrity. Capable of processing up to 96 slides in under 30 minutes, the EZ-Retriever® IR eliminates the need for water baths, microwaves, or pressure cookers. With no xylene, no mess, and no fuss, it’s the clean, efficient, and reliable solution trusted by researchers and pathologists worldwide.

Why EZ-AR Buffers?

Consistent, reproducible, and optimized for every target.

EZ-AR Buffers are formulated to work seamlessly with the EZ-Retriever® system, ensuring precise antigen unmasking without tissue damage. Each buffer is validated for temperature, pH, and ionic strength to deliver optimal retrieval across a wide range of antibodies and tissue types.

Key Advantages:
  • Optimized Chemistry: Each EZ-AR buffer (Common, AR1, AR2 Elegance, AR3) is tailored for specific epitope requirements.
  • Compatibility: Works across IHC, IF, ISH, and multiplex workflows.
  • Reproducibility: Rigorously tested with the EZ-Retriever® for uniform, publication-ready results.
  • Efficiency: No preparation required — ready-to-use formulations reduce error and setup time.
  • Eco-Friendly: Xylene-free and designed for safe disposal.

Together, EZ-Retriever® and EZ-AR Buffers form a synergistic system delivering unmatched consistency and performance — every slide, every time.

Recommended Buffers

Publication Spotlight

Trusted by leading researchers and featured in top journals including Nature, Nature Communications, and Cancers.

YearJournal / AuthorsHighlighted Method Excerpt
2025Nature — Baruch, E. N., Moran, A., et al."Cancer-induced nerve injury promotes resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy (2025). https://rdcu.be/eK6EV"
2025Frontiers in Immunology — Thibodeaux, C. A., Burks, J. K., et al.“Characterizing spatial immune architecture in metastatic melanoma using high-dimensional multiplex imaging (2025). https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1560778 .”
2024Nature Communications — Licaj, M., et al.“Residual ANTXR1+ myofibroblasts after chemotherapy inhibit anti-tumor immunity via YAP1 signaling pathway (2024). https://rdcu.be/eK6G8
2024Cancers — Ferri-Borgogno, S., et al.“Molecular, metabolic, and subcellular mapping of the tumor immune microenvironment via 3D targeted and non-targeted multiplex multi-omics analyses (2024).  10.3390/cancers16050846 .”

FAQ

Here, you will find a wealth of information to help you navigate through various topics and challenges.

Automates, dewaxing, rehydration, and antigen retrieval of FFPE slides.


Optimized for FFPE sections.


Up to 96 slides in under 30 minutes.


Even energy distribution without boiling or hotspots, ensuring consistent results.


No, open system compatible with omicsveu EZ-AR and common buffers.


Yes, full automation in one run.


Yes, ideal for multiplex IF and spatial biology workflows.


No, xylene-free, eco-friendly operation..


Minimal, routine cleaning and scheduled checks.


Combines multiple steps, reducing variability, hands-on time and waste.


Ambient to 107 °C setpoint, buffer dependent.


Yes—user-configurable time and temperature within validated limits.


Omicsveu EZ-AR™ 1 (citrate, ~pH 6), EZ-AR™ 2 (EDTA, ~pH 9), and EZ-AR™ Elegance series.


Slide-mounted FFPE sections (≈3–5 µm typical).


Do not open door during operation; use PPE; handle only after post-run cool-down.