April
2007
Lower risk microbial monitoring in
Isolators
The
effective microbial monitoring of pharmaceutical Isolators
presents specific challenges, mainly regarding retaining
cabinet integrity. Typically, portable hand held units are
repeatedly introduced into each Isolator as and when samples
are required to be taken. This process presents potential
risks as care must be taken to thoroughly clean the unit
before introducing it into the Isolator. Alternatively,
costly disinfection cycles must be run before sampling can
commence.
Other sampling systems are located externally and sample
air from within the Isolator. These systems require sophisticated
control measures to maintain the cabinet integrity and can
be expensive.
The SAS Super Isolator is a specialist
version of the proven hand held portable units specifically
aimed at microbial monitoring of pharmaceutical Isolators.
The proven SAS method of sampling is retained and offers
compatibility with hand held units used for any background
room monitoring.
The SAS Super Isolator sampling head is
located within the cabinet. This part is stainless steel
and compatible within disinfection systems such as VHP.
The control unit including power source is located externally.
A simple power connection is made using high quality pressure
and vacuum rated connectors which retain cabinet integrity.
The Control unit can also be used with more than one sampling
head so offering flexibility and lower capital investment
for multiple Isolators.
The SAS Super Isolator is part of the SAS
family of microbial air sampling solutions, including the
SAS Super 180 which samples a cubic metre
in less than 6 minutes. The range also includes the twin
headed SAS Duo 360, the SAS Pinocchio Super for compressed
air monitoring and the Multi-SAS, a facility based multi
room monitoring system.
A full range of irradiated prepared media is available from
Cherwell for use with the SAS air samplers. The Redipor
range includes Petri dishes, contact plates, broth
in vials, bags and ampoules.
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