Millipore Unveils Rapid Microbial Detection System

Millipore has launched the Milliflex Quantum rapid microbial detection system. The system enables drug and vaccine manufacturers to respond to micro-organism contamination earlier in the production process. Roland Heinrich, vice-president for process monitoring in Millipore's Bioprocess Division, said: 'The system is based on two widely adopted technologies - membrane filtration, performed with proven Milliflex membrane filtration devices, and fluorescent staining - to ensure consistent, reliable results.

'In addition, the validation process is streamlined because it involves only minimal changes to the compendial tests currently used,' he added. The Milliflex Quantum system is suitable for testing raw material, in-process samples, final product and environmental samples. According to Heinrich, the system is non-destructive, enabling operators to grow micro-organisms in order to identify them with standard identification technology.

He said: 'The Milliflex Quantum system consists of a reader, camera and fluorescent reagents used in combination with the Milliflex Plus pump, Milliflex filtration devices and media cassettes. 'It is compact and easy to learn for smooth integration into an existing laboratory set-up. 'Millipore offers a comprehensive range of services to support the system's implementation, including installation, operational and performance qualification guidelines. 'The simple two- to three-step method ensures accurate microbiological results, while reducing the overall time to result,' added Heinrich.

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