Many biopharmaceutical manufacturers are implementing single-use containment for transfer of media and buffer materials to prevent feedstock contamination and promote worker safety. But the type of containment system used can have a significant impact on productivity and profitability. Equipment should be evaluated and chosen carefully. Pertinent Questions Systems should be analyzed not only for their basic ability to contain powders of interest, but also for how efficiently they integrate into production process. For instance, could the system introduce productivity bottlenecks,…
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Single-Use Solutions for Bulk-Powder Transfer
Media and buffer preparation is a key part of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. And although it doesn’t have to be carried out in sterile conditions, improving the powder transfer process makes this step cleaner, safer, and more efficient, protecting personnel while cutting time and costs as well. Read the full text of this application note in the PDF (Login required).
Single-Use Approaches to Powder Transfer: Facing the Challenges
Media and buffer preparation is a key part of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. Although this step doesn’t have to be carried out in sterile conditions, improving the powder transfer process makes preparation cleaner, safer, and more efficient while protecting personnel and cutting time and costs. The Issues of Powder Handling Powder ingredients for media and buffers have historically been transferred using scoops and weighed and mixed in buckets or open top bags. Many companies are starting to move to single-use…