Isolator Technology
Aseptic Manufacturing
The production and handling of highly potent sterile APIs within a multi-purpose designed plant are becoming more and more prevalent within the pharmaceutical industry.
All of Dec’s containment technologies and systems comply with pharmaceutical quality manufacturing standards and are available for aseptic operations. These can be easily integrated into existing production lines. Dec has designed various sterile isolator solutions with specific control over potential contamination sources. Operator intervention, which is the most frequent contamination cause, is eliminated.
To ensure the Sterility Assurance Level, the isolator is biologically decontaminated with VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) and the process equipment is sterilized with steam.
Depending on process requirements, Dec can provide both turbulent and laminar air flow isolator systems. Turbulent air flow comes in where the positive differential pressure and clean, i.e. aseptic condition and/or safe environment are maintained by using a forced ventilation system, mostly applied when handling powder with a risk of dust creation.
Unidirectional airflow systems ensure that particles are rapidly swept away from critical areas. It is therefore
Micronization and Packing
appropriate to use unidirectional flow in processes where mechanical equipment or material handling within the isolator produces particles which could contaminate the process, e.g. liquid filling.
Dec has furthermore developed a unique solution by using the PTS Powder Transfer System® to interface in a fully sealed way various process equipment and isolator systems eliminating any risk of loss of sterility.
SteriPharm® Isolators
Standard Product Line
SteriPharm® is a user and maintenance friendly system providing a cost effective alternative solution for aseptic processing or sterility testing.
Available in two standard sizes, SteriPharm® is designed to offer increased protection and quality assurance of process integrity by utilising singe pass turbulent flow ideal for sterility testing or recirculatory unidirectional airflow for aseptic manufacturing process (achieving a Grade A / Iso 5 environment)
Sterility Test Isolators
Custom Designed Sterility Test Isolators
Custom Sterility Test Isolators are designed to allow operators to perform sterility testing in an aseptic environment providing assurance of process integrity. They also provide a controlled means of loading and removing the processed product and waste materials from the Isolator enclosure.
Sterility Test Isolators - Design Advantages
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Multiple chambers available
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6 glove main chamber or half suit
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316L stainless steel construction
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PLC with password protection
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Ergonomic design
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Full process equipment integration of Millipore Steritest Unit or Sartorius Sterisart NF
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Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination ready
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Custom racking and storage to suit the application
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Recirculation laminar flow airflow system or turbulent airflow systems available ISO 5 / Grade A classification (unidirectional only)
Available Options
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Continuous particle monitoring system
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Hydrogen peroxide vapor generator integration
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Automated multiple glove port tester
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RTP
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Airlocks
Modular Cell Therapy Isolators
Alternative to traditional clean rooms for stringent cGMP
Cell Therapy Isolators are designed to provide an ergonomic and practical alternative to traditional clean rooms for stringent cGMP and international regulations for the production of cells for clinical use.
Isolator systems will be custom designed to suit individual customer requirements but will generally include the following:
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Ergonomic design generated with the aid of full scale mock-ups
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Multiple chamber arrangements providing defined barriers between process steps, enhancing aseptic performance
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Fully welded fabrications of 316L stainless steel, providing crevice free construction with internally radiused corners
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On-board recirculation laminar flow are flow system guaranteeing Grade A /ISO 5 classification
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Integration of proprietary devices e.g. RTP’s incubators, centrifuge and decontamination system etc.
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Integrated viable / non-viable systems
Cell Therapy Isolators - Design Advantages
Main advantages of Cell Therapy Isolator compared to traditional Cleanroom operation:
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cGMP compliant design
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Increased sterility by reducing contamination risks (increased patient safety)
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Smaller operational space
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Reduced human interventions
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Physical barrier and pressure differential
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Hydrogen peroxide decontamination
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Highly controller material flow
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Full process equipment integration within grade A / ISO 5 environment
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Easier process separation (dedicated chambers)
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Different pressure regimes available within each chamber
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Full gowning not required
Available Options
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Continuous particle monitoring system
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Hydrogen peroxide vapour generator integration
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Automated multiple glove tester
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RTP (Rapid Transfer Port)
