Sterile vacuum filtration unit

£30,000.00

The Sterile vacuum filtration unit is a high-throughput, single-use system engineered for aseptic clarification and sterilization of cell culture media, buffers, and biopharmaceutical liquids. Designed to GMP standards, it integrates low-protein-binding membranes and a closed-system architecture to ensure zero contamination risk while reducing processing time by up to 40%.

Competitive Advantage Spotlight

  • Speed + Sterility: Achieves 0.1µm sterilizing-grade filtration at flow rates 35% higher than leading competitors, with validated sterility assurance level of .
  • Plug-and-Play Scalability: Gamma-stable, pre-assembled units cut setup labor and validation costs, enabling rapid tech transfer from pilot to commercial scale.
  • Data-Ready: RFID-enabled lot traceability integrates directly with LIMS/ERP, eliminating manual records and audit gaps.

Description

1. Product Overview
The Sterile Vacuum Filtration Unit is a single-use, gamma-irradiated membrane filtration system engineered for aseptic processing of biological fluids, cell culture media, buffers, and pharmaceutical solutions. Its primary industrial use is sterile clarification and bioburden reduction in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccine production, and diagnostic reagent preparation. The key value proposition is guaranteed sterility assurance combined with high flow rates and low protein binding, reducing process time and product loss. In a market demanding zero contamination risk and scalable GMP compliance, this unit is strategically critical for maintaining batch integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational throughput.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

  • Chemical Composition / Materials:
    • Housing: Medical-grade virgin polystyrene, USP Class VI certified
    • Membrane: Polyethersulfone (PES) or PVDF, 0.22 µm or 0.45 µm pore size options
    • Funnel, Receiver, Cap: Gamma-stable, BPA-free, phthalate-free polymers
  • Purity Level / Grade: Sterile, non-pyrogenic, RNase/DNase-free, low endotoxin <0.25 EU/mL; Certified sterile SAL 10⁻⁶ via gamma irradiation
  • Physical Characteristics:
    • Form: Integrated funnel-receiver-cap assembly with vacuum port
    • Color: Transparent housing for visual monitoring
    • Volume Options: 150 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL
    • Filtration Area: 13.6 cm² to 49.5 cm² depending on volume
    • Operating Pressure: Vacuum up to 500 mm Hg
  • Packaging Options: Individually double-bagged in Tyvek/Mylar peel pouches; 12 or 24 units per corrugated carton; Palletized for bulk export
  • Shelf Life: 3 years from date of sterilization when stored at 15–30°C in original packaging

3. Core Industrial Applications

  • Primary Industries: Biopharmaceuticals, Vaccine Manufacturing, Cell & Gene Therapy, Diagnostics, Food & Beverage QA/QC, Fine Chemicals
  • Specific Operational Use Cases: Sterile filtration of cell culture media and sera, buffer and reagent sterilization prior to chromatography, clarification of harvest cell cultures, sterilization of protein solutions, cold sterilization of heat-labile pharmaceuticals
  • Why This Product Performs Better Than Alternatives:
    • PES membrane provides 2x faster flow rates vs. cellulose nitrate with <5% protein binding, minimizing product loss of high-value biologics
    • Integrated one-piece design eliminates assembly steps and reduces contamination risk vs. multi-part glass filter systems
    • Validated extractables/leachables profile supports regulatory filings with FDA, EMA, and ICH Q7 compliance
  • Efficiency, Durability, or Cost Advantages: Reduces filtration process time by up to 40%, eliminates CIP/SIP and autoclave validation costs of reusable systems, and lowers labor overhead. High lot-to-lot consistency minimizes process deviation and rework.

4. Competitive Advantages

  • Quality Consistency: ISO 13485 certified manufacturing with 100% integrity testing and CoA provided for each lot
  • Supply Reliability: Dedicated production lines with 12-month rolling capacity planning; <2% backorder rate across global hubs
  • Logistics Capability: Warehousing in US, EU, and APAC; EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP Incoterms available; validated cold chain not required
  • Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing for contract manufacturing organizations; 15–22% total cost reduction vs. stainless steel systems when factoring in cleaning validation
  • Sustainability / Environmental Benefits: 30% less plastic by weight vs. legacy designs; recyclable PET outer cartons; E&L profile supports greener manufacturing
  • Technical Support / Documentation: Full regulatory package including DMF access, BSE/TSE statements, extractables data, and USP <788> compliance. Dedicated field application scientists for process optimization.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

  • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
  • Loading Capacity (MT per container): 8.5 MT per 20ft container / 18 MT per 40ft HQ container

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