Parker Bioscience Filtration supports contamination control measures with upgraded filter testing solution
Parker Bioscience Filtration – part of Parker Hannifin , the global leader in motion and control technologies – has launched a portable filter testing solution , Valairdata 4 , which verifies the integrity of sterile gas filter systems and supports the food and beverage sector in reducing the risk of airborne contamination .
Valairdata 4 is a fully automated , aerosol challenge integrity test unit that has been developed to provide fast and reliable filter integrity testing in-situ , enabling operators to quickly identify any filter failures with minimal disruption to aseptic process operations . It is the latest in the series of Valairdata solutions developed by Parker and features updated software and functional design enhancements to improve ease of use .
The new version is lightweight and portable , with a long battery life . It has been ergonomically designed to allow users easy access to connection ports and includes a handle that can be folded away during testing . Valairdata 4 has multi-language menu availability and is supplied in a carry case for portability , enabling it to be deployed throughout a facility .
The Valairdata 4 ’ s aerosol challenge is fully correlated to aerosolized bacterial and viral challenges and has been designed as an accurate , reliable method for detecting gas filter integrity . Test details are securely stored within the unit in accordance with FDA 21CFR part 11 requirements . Test results from the Valairdata 4 aerosol challenge are available within seconds and the filter can be introduced back into process immediately after testing , with no flushing or drying required . Once testing
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It has been ergonomically designed to allow users easy access to connection ports and includes a handle that can be folded away during testing .
is complete , the results are easily transferred from the unit via a USB data stick for easy tracking , storage and transfer of test data . A stand-alone printer has also been introduced to the Valairdata 4 solution , which can help users save time on data transfer .
Mark Richardson , Product Manager – Food and Beverage , of Parker Bioscience Filtration , said : “ We are excited to be introducing Valairdata 4 to the market . Valairdata 4 builds on the success of its predecessor , Valairdata 3 . Several improvements have been made which improve both its useability and portability , and its design utilizes more than 50 years of experience in the provision of sterile air and gas filtration solutions .”
Richardson continued : “ It will help operators in the food and beverage sector to ensure that production can run without contamination from airbourne sources , and help them meet production standards , eliminate wastage and increase profitability , for increased process control and protection .”
With five decades of experience in working with the international food and beverage sector , Parker Bioscience Filtration offers a wide range of filtration solutions that ensure product quality , while maintaining the lowest cost of ownership .
For more information about Valairdata 4 , please visit www . parker . com / v4