BD FACS Melody Cell Sorter - Manufactured 2021

Price reduced June 27, 2025!

For Sale:
BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter:  (3) Lasers / (9) Colors / (11) Detectors 

This unit was purchased new and installed in September 2022. Unit was shut down, prepped, and packaged for storage by Manufacturer in Sept 2024. We are selling it on Consignment. Unit is in excellent working condition and comes with all associated parts, computer, software and dongles necessary to be up and running upon arrival.

Pick up from San Diego or message us for a shipping quote.

Pre-owned instrument:

• Manufactured in 2021

• Like New Condition

• Includes Baker SterilGARD Biosafety Cabinet

• Jun-Air compressor

• Thermo Scientific Circulating Chiller

Here is what you will receive:

• BD Biosciences FACSMelody Cell Sorter

• 100um Nozzle (Qty:1)

• Closed-Loop Nozzle (Qty:1)

• 1.0 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• 1.5 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• 2.0 Neutral Density Filter (Qty:1)

• Aerosol Shield (Qty:1)

• Sort Block Splash Shield (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL/2.0mL Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Tube Holder for 4-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 5.0mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 2-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• 1.5mL Temperature Control Tube Holder for 4-Way Sorting (Qty:1)

• Tube Holder Adapter (Qty:1)

• Compatible chiller will be provided (We used an internal testing chiller to verify system operation)

• JUN-AIR 87R-4P Oil-Free Air Compressor

• Air Supply Tubing

• Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel for Sheath Supply

• Sheath Tubing & Level Sensor

• Waste Tubing & Level Sensor

• Fluidics Harness/Umbilical

• Computer/Workstation with FACSChorus Software

• De Novo FCS Express analysis software (1-Year Subscription) RUO version

• Computer Monitor, Mouse, and Keyboard

• Power & Communication Cables

BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter Configuration:

Optics: (4-2-3) configuration

• (3) Lasers: 405nm Violet / 488nm Blue / 640nm Red

• (9) Colors simultaneously / (11) Detectors

•  Forward Scatter Channel 0 (488/10 blue laser)

•  405nm violet laser: Channel A (755LP), Channel B (528/45), Channel C (448/45)

•  488nm blue laser: Channel A (783/56), Channel B (700/54), Channel C (586/42), Channel D (527/32), Channel E (488/15)

•  640nm red laser: Channel A (783/56), Channel B (660/10)

Cell sorting collection:

• 4-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0-, and 5.0-mL tubes

• 2-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0- and 5.0-mL tubes

• Fluorescence sensitivity: FITC: <110 molecules (MESF-FITC); PE: <30 molecules (MESF-PE)

• Droplet sorting: 34,000 drops per second

• Acquisition rate: max 40,000 events per second, independent of the number of parameters.

• Air supply: 80–90 psi, regulated, filtered (<5 ppm), dry, oil-free

• Dimensions (W x D x H) Cell sorter: 49.5 x 55.9 x 48.3 cm (19.5 x 22 x 19 in.)

• Dimensions (W x D x H) Electronics box: 50.8 x 55.9 x 48.3 cm (20 x 22 x 19 in.)

• Weight: Cell sorter: 40.75 kg (89.8 lb)

• Weight Electronics box: 36.25 kg (79.9 lb)

Customization/Options: 

Thermo Scientific Chiller Included

Instrument Overview:

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter is equipped with three lasers: blue (488 nm), red (640 nm), and violet (405 nm).

• It can detect up to nine different fluorescent colors, enabling multi-parametric analysis.

• This instrument features ten detectors, ensuring precise identification and sorting of cell populations.

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter provides high sensitivity and resolution for various research needs.

• Designed for ease of use, the sorter supports a wide range of fluorochromes and assays.

• The BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter's robust design ensures reliable performance in diverse laboratory settings.

Instrument Application:

• Immunophenotyping

• Stem cell research

• Cancer research

• Drug discovery

• Single-cell analysis

The key features:

• 4-2-3 configuration

• Detects nine fluorescent colors

• High sensitivity and resolution

• User-friendly design

• Reliable performance for labs