Merck, MTGR65010, Aervent® 50 Capsule Filter

General description Prostak™ MF Module are a tangential flow filtration device in a stacked plate configuration with Type V screen open feed channel. A microporous membrane, Durapore® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), is bonded on both sides of each plate. The plates are then stacked in parallel forming stacks. This Prostak™ microfiltration open-channel module features a Pore Size of 0.1 μm and a filtration area of 0.17 m2. PSVVAG021 is available in a 2 stack, making it applicable for bench-top, pilot, and production scale systems. The modules can be integrity tested and steam sterilized for 20 cycles. Prostak™ MF modules must be used with a support holder, which controls deflection and provides sanitary fittings for connection to external piping. Sanitary gaskets supplied with the module provide a leak-free connection between the module(s) and the holder. Application Typical Applications Sterile venting of vessels and carboys Autoclave vacuum break lines Low volume sterile filtration of non-aqueous fluids Small fermenter inlet and exhaust gas filtration Preparation Note Sterilization Method 10 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 130 °C; not in-line steam sterilizable Analysis Note Bacterial Retention Quantitative retention of 107 CFU/cm2Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC® 19146) per ASTM F838-83 methodology Gravimetric Extractables: in 70/30 % IPA/water Other Notes Directions for Use Organism Retention: Microorganism Mode of Action: Filtration (size exclusion) Application: BioProcessing Intended Use: Reduction or removal of microorganism/bioburden Instructions for Use: Please refer Steam Sterilization & Integrity Testing Procedures guide and first page of Visual Inspection Guide Storage Statement: Store in dry location Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Legal Information AERVENT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany ATCC is a registered trademark of American Type Culture Collection Durapore is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Prostak is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany