When it comes to reliable and automatic integrity
testing of membrane filter systems, the Sartocheck product family from
Sartorius Stedim Biotech has been the number one choice for more than 30 years.
Sartocheck makes integrity testing, such as the bubble point, diffusion or
water intrusion test, fast and uncomplicated. It is easy to operate and meets
the high technical requirements placed by the biopharmaceutical industry on
advanced testing equipment.
With the newly developed Sartocheck 4 plus, Sartorius
Stedim Biotech is raising the bar yet again with respect to operating
convenience and reliability. An optional scanner now enables important
information to be read into the test unit. What is unique about this feature is
that it permits Sartocheck 4 plus to automatically capture all important data
directly coded on the respective filter cartridges as data matrix code, such as
filter type, lot number and date of expiration. This means convenient and
error-free data transfer to the Sartocheck 4 plus. Immediately after the data
of a filter cartridge have been scanned in, the integrity test system
automatically selects the right test program from its database, which makes the
entire test process much more user-friendly and efficient.
Fast test sequences and automatic timing for
intelligent acceleration of testing are among the additional features of the
system. Automatic detection of errors in the test equipment set-up, such as a
disconnected filter housing, considerably enhances the certainty and
reliability of integrity test results. Units additionally connected to the
Sartocheck 4 plus, called "MultiUnits," permit users to run independent as well
as time- and cost-saving parallel tests of up to five different filters.
The patented cleaning function of the integrity test
system enables reliable sanitization of the internal pneumatic components, even
after aggressive cleaning agents (up to 1 M NaOH) have been used. This
one-of-a-kind feature, combined with the option of using external vent valves,
results in maximum reliability during filter integrity testing.
The Sartocheck 4 plus has been designed according to
the valid GAMP guidelines and complies with 21 CFR Part 11 Requirements. This
unit offers a wide choice of electronic data transfer options, such as PDF
files, network connectivity, Profibus, SD cards, and can be completely
interfaced with the appropriate process control systems for automatic control
of integrity testing.
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A profile of 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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