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Maximum Safety in Microbiological Quality Control with the Microsart® @media from Sartorius Stedim Biotech

Sartorius Group
29 Sept 2013
Sarah Thomas
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading global supplier for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, is introducing Microsart @media to complement Microsart @vance, a product line for microbiological quality control in these sectors.

Microsart @media are agar media dishes for Microbial Limits Testing according to the USP (Chapter <61>) and EP (Chapter 2.6.12). They are pre-filled with various agar media types, such as Tryptic Soy Agar or R2A Agar, sterile packaged and ready-to-use in combination with Microsart @filter units. Moreover, the Microsart @media features an innovative patented lid that allows touch-free transfer of the filter membrane onto the media without using any tweezers. In addition, easy access to the colonies after incubation is given due to the liftable lid. The intelligent design and ease of use eliminates almost all handling mistakes.

The combination of Microsart @media and Microsart @filters introduce a brand-new agar and membrane transfer concept. Thanks to their concerted development the matching Microsart @media active lid fits perfectly onto the Microsart @filter base. The few steps required between sampling and incubation save time and labor, while delivering more reliable results. The touch-free membrane transfer eliminates membrane manipulation and handling, thereby minimizing a major source of secondary contamination.

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Microsart® @filter 100 and 250

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Microsart® @filter 100 and 250 - Sterile disposable filter units for advanced colony counting. Microsart® @filter 100 and 250 filter units are a ready-to-use combination funnel, filter base and gridded membrane in one unit. The range of Microsart® @filter types has been tailored to meet individual needs: It is possible to choose between two volume sizes, 100 ml and 250 ml, different pore sizes and different filter colors for contrasting backgrounds during evaluation. The filter units exist as tray versions with lids or are stacked in bags for safe removal using the Microsart® Funnel Dispenser. This product line is especially developed for microbiological applications in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.   Microsart® @filter 100 and 250 Features & Benefits: Click-Fit fastening allows for easy removal of funnels. Leaking-free procedure due to innovative Click-Fit and bayonet closures. Bayonet closure allows for easy mounting and removal of units. Sterile Filter Base with recesses allows for simple membrane removal. Innovative geometry of the funnel allows for effective rinsing after filtration (no sample residue is left in the funnel). Preparation- and sterilization-free procedure reduces the risk of secondary contamination. Easy membrane removal for transfer onto your validated agar medium. No sample residue is left in the funnel, reduces your need of rinsing to a minimum. The Click-Fit fastening makes you fast in routine analysis.

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