BD PRESENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

john michie (jm5@maties.sun.ac.za)
Fri, 23 Dec 94 09:38 GMT+200

We would like to respond to the letter of "Clive@NIV.ac.za" concerning the
presence of BD here in South Africa. We have been users of BD reagents and
instruments in Cape Town for the last 4 years and we disagree with the
comments that BD presence is not felt in SA. The representatives here in
Cape Town as well as the reps from Johannesburg and Nairobi are highly
supportive and well qualified to help in any matter of flow and we cannot
understand why Clive would have a problem with them. Is it perhaps that he
has other "preferences"?? If we may ask: what instruments has Clive used
in the past?? To send such a letter on Internet is not only unprofessional
but also damaging to the intergrity of the company and individuals connected
to that company.

We would like to set the records straight: BD is here in SA and they are
supportive of ALL flow users in the republic. Maybe Clive should try BD
and see for himself!! Their instruments are certainly reliable, the software
is superb and their service is excellent.

Dr. J. Michie
Chairman: FCASA Western Cape Branch

Dr. P. Bouic
Treasurer: FCSA Western Cape Branch

John Michie PhD
Department of Radiation Oncology
Gene Louw Building
Tygerberg Hospital
Cape Town 7505
South Africa
E-Mail: jm5@maties.sun.ac.za
Tel: 027 21 938 4911 bleep 348
Fax: 027 21 931 0804
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