One of the major issues in modern biopharmaceutical production is the transfer of fluids within the process, whether this is in relation to batch or continuous production, cleaning validation, product containment, separation of process or system sterility.
The problem is liquid becoming trapped within the process: trapped liquid leads to stagnation, which in turn causes contamination - a problem unacceptable in biopharmaceuticals.
To meet all biopharmaceutical needs, a new design utilising the latest AODD pump technology has been introduced by Axflow. The Wilden-Unitec UB pump, also know as the Biocor, is designed to meet critical process requirements 'out of the box'. These include high purity, high polish, traceable materials with 3-A and EHEDG certifications as well as certifiable elastomers with appropriate FDA and USP class VI approvals.
These pumps have achieved the goal of being in the same class as other hygienic pumps that have biopharmaceutical certifications for clean in place (CIP) and steam in place (SIP) duty, says Axflow.