Sartorius
Stedim Biotech, a leading supplier of products and services for the
biopharmaceutical industry, is expanding its portfolio for quality assurance in
the lab. Microsart® @vance® is the new product line that joins the established Microsart®
family, and has been specifically designed for microbiological quality control
in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Microsart® @vance®
enables efficient, advanced work flows in quality assurance laboratories and
meets the highest safety standards. As a result, the new product line more than
meets the demanding requirements of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
industries. The single-use filter units, Microsart® @filter 100 and 250, lead
the vanguard of this new range and have been specifically developed for the
detection and enumeration of microorganisms in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Efficient Analysis, Reliable Results
Just
a few steps are all it takes to go from sampling to incubation using Microsart®
@filter and obtain reliable analytical results. The filter units are
sterile-packaged, ready to connect and can be used right "out of the box" in
the quality assurance laboratory. Thanks to the optimized design of the filter
unit, the entire sample is filtered, without any liquid retained on the funnel
walls. This eliminates the need for rinsing after filtration, unless required
by specific regulations. The filter and funnel form an all-in-one, sterile unit
and thus minimize the risk of secondary contamination. The cellulose nitrate
(cellulose ester) membrane combines effective retention of microorganisms with high
flow rates and optimal colony growth. Its printed grid facilitates colony
counting, especially in the case of microcolonies and relatively high numbers
of colony-forming units.
Easy
Use with the Greatest Possible Flexibility
Microbiological analysis using Microsart®
@filter is exceptionally easy: after samples are taken, the sterile filter unit
is removed from the package and attached to a filter station. The transparent
filter units with graduated marks on their funnels enable users to readily check
the filling volume and the progress of filtration. The Click-Fit closure on the
filter unit can be easily opened and the funnel quickly removed. In addition,
the membrane can be conveniently removed as the filter base has notches for the
forceps. After filtration, the membrane filter is placed on a petri dish with
an agar culture medium that is specifically formulated for the microorganisms
to detect, and the colony-forming units are later counted. Microsart® @filter
products are ideal for sample volumes of up to 100 ml and 250 ml and their
membranes are available in a choice of pore sizes and filter colors. Packaged
in trays with lids for use in clean benches or stacked for secure removal using
a Microsart® Funnel Dispenser, they offer the right version for any laboratory
situation. Microsart® @filter can be used in combination with all products of
the Microsart® and Combisart® series, without entailing any additional
investment.
For more information visit
www.sartorius-stedim.com
Sartorius
Stedim Biotech
Sartorius Stedim
Biotech is a leading provider of cutting-edge equipment and services for the
development, quality assurance and production processes of the
biopharmaceutical industry. Its integrated solutions covering fermentation,
filtration, purification, fluid management and lab technologies are supporting
the biopharmaceutical industry around the world to develop and produce drugs
safely, timely and economically. Sartorius Stedim Biotech focuses on single-use
technologies and value-added services to meet the rapidly changing technology
requirements of the industry it serves. Strongly rooted in the scientific
community and closely allied with customers and technology partners, the
company is dedicated to its philosophy of "turning science into solutions".
Headquartered in Aubagne, France, Sartorius Stedim
Biotech is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris. With its own manufacturing
and R&D sites in Europe, North America and Asia and a global network of
sales companies, Sartorius Stedim Biotech enjoys a worldwide presence. Its key
manufacturing and R&D site is in Germany. The company employs approximately
2,400 people, and earned in 2009 sales
revenue of 401,2 million euros according to preliminary figures.
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