Agilent ICP-MS 7900 Rental Service
| Brand | Agilent Technologies |
|---|---|
| Origin | Singapore |
| Manufacturer | Agilent Technologies |
| Instrument Type | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) |
| Model | 7900 |
| Compliance | ISO 9001-certified refurbishment |
| Service Scope | Full-turnkey rental including hardware, certified software, installation, de-installation, and comprehensive OEM warranty |
Overview
The Agilent ICP-MS 7900 Rental Service provides laboratories and regulatory testing facilities with immediate, compliant access to a high-performance inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer engineered for ultra-trace elemental analysis. Based on quadrupole mass filtering coupled with robust plasma ionization, the 7900 platform delivers sub-femtogram-per-liter detection limits for over 75 elements across environmental, clinical, food safety, and materials science applications. Unlike conventional purchase pathways, this official rental program enables rapid deployment without capital expenditure—ideal for time-bound projects such as Olympic/Asian Games food safety monitoring, emergency contamination response, method validation studies, or GLP-compliant contract laboratory capacity expansion.
Key Features
- Zero-deposit, turnkey rental model with no upfront financial barrier
- OEM-certified instruments refurbished under ISO 9001-controlled conditions at Agilent’s Asia-certified remanufacturing center in Chengdu
- Full-scope service inclusion: factory-configured PC, licensed MassHunter software (v11+), on-site installation and de-installation by Agilent Field Application Scientists
- Comprehensive warranty covering hardware, electronics, vacuum system, and interface components for the entire lease term
- Mandatory pre-shipment verification per Agilent’s Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) protocol—including sensitivity, oxide/carbonate ratio, background stability, and mass calibration traceability
- Rental duration flexibility: 3-month minimum, scalable to multi-year agreements with cumulative maintenance credits (e.g., one full preventive maintenance visit after 12 months of accumulated usage)
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The ICP-MS 7900 supports aqueous, digested biological, and acid-matrix samples with automated sample introduction via integrated autosampler and micro-flow nebulization. It meets critical regulatory requirements for trace metal quantification in drinking water (EPA Method 200.8, ISO 17294-2), food and feed (EU Regulation No. 1881/2006, FDA Elemental Impurities Guidance Q3D), and pharmaceutical excipients (USP /). All rental units undergo documented conformance testing against ASTM D5673 (water analysis) and ISO/IEC 17025–aligned performance verification protocols prior to dispatch. Instruments are supplied with full traceability documentation—including calibration certificates, FAT reports, and refurbishment logs—for audit readiness in GMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 environments.
Software & Data Management
Rental systems ship with Agilent MassHunter Workstation Software (Data Acquisition v11.x and Quantitative Analysis v11.x), fully licensed and activated for the lease period. The software supports 21 CFR Part 11-compliant user authentication, electronic signatures, and audit trail generation. Raw data files (.d format) are stored in secure, timestamped directories with automatic backup to network drives. Optional integration with LIMS via ASTM E1384 or HL7 interfaces is available upon request. All software updates released during the lease term—including security patches and minor version upgrades—are provided at no additional cost.
Applications
- Regulatory food safety testing: detection of As, Cd, Pb, Hg, and U in infant formula, dietary supplements, and sports nutrition products
- Environmental compliance: monitoring of Cr(VI), Tl, and rare earth elements in municipal drinking water per WHO and EU Drinking Water Directive standards
- Pharmaceutical quality control: elemental impurity screening in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and parenteral formulations per ICH Q3D
- Geochemical and metallurgical research: isotopic ratio analysis (e.g., Sr/Nd/Pb) using standard bracketing techniques
- Forensic toxicology: quantification of heavy metals in hair, blood, and tissue matrices at sub-ppt levels
FAQ
Is the rented ICP-MS 7900 identical in specification to a newly purchased unit?
Yes—each instrument undergoes full functional restoration to original factory specifications, including detector gain recalibration, lens voltage optimization, and collision/reaction cell tuning.
Can I extend the rental term beyond the initial agreement?
Yes—extensions are subject to availability and require 30 days’ written notice; prorated billing applies.
What happens if the instrument requires unscheduled repair during the lease?
Agilent provides priority response under SLA: 4-hour remote diagnostics, next-business-day on-site engineer dispatch for critical faults, with loaner unit provisioning if resolution exceeds 72 hours.
Are consumables and gases included in the rental fee?
No—argon gas, torches, cones, and sample introduction components remain customer-responsible; Agilent provides recommended vendor lists and usage benchmarks.
Can I transition from rental to purchase at the end of the term?
Yes—Agilent offers preferential buyout pricing based on residual value assessment and lease duration.
