Rapid Testing
Rapid Quantum Detection
T
o monitor product quality effectively,
it is critical to test for microbial
contamination throughout the manufacturing process. However, traditional
microbiological methods require several
days to obtain test results. In order to keep
pace with today’s increasing production
demands, one needs to reduce the time
to result to be able to address contamination events sooner, avoid line shutdowns,
release product to the market faster and
reduce warehousing costs. It also enables
one to improve control and understanding
of the manufacturing process.
Merck Millipore offers the solution
with the Milliflex® Quantum system.
It is a rapid fluorescent-based technology designed for the fast quantitative
detection of microorganisms over a
broad range of filterable matrices. This
easy-to-use system uses industry standard
membrane filtration techniques to detect
viable and culturable microorganisms
down to 1CFU per sample. The nondestructivenessof this method also allows
one to identify any microorganisms
detected during the initial fluorescent
count, using current ID methodology.
This system can be used for raw material (media, buffers and water), in-process
samples (bioburden prior to sterilisation,
CIP/SIP samples and cell culture/fermentation samples) final products and
environmental samples.
The Milliflex features:
• Non-destructive method that enables
reliable identification using any ID
technology
• Easy-to-use system that requires
minimal training
• Results comparable to compendia
method, enabling faster validation
• Compact hardware that fits on any
laboratory bench.
By combining the Milliflex® products, accessories and services, one can
immediately streamline their microbial
contamination testing workflow, leverage
their quality assurance level by avoiding
risks of exogenous contamination and
ensure compliance to all GMP/GLP
requirements. ⚛
Merck Millipore
Field Marketing Manager: Melanie May
Tel: 011-372-5027
Email: melanie.may@merckgroup.com
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