MBV AG presents solution for automated passive air monitoring

Der automatische Wechsler für Sedimentationsplatten der MBV AG: MAS-100 Libra®. / The automated settle plate changer from MBV AG: MAS-100 Libra®.

Der automatische Wechsler für Sedimentationsplatten der MBV AG: MAS-100 Libra®. / The automated settle plate changer from MBV AG: MAS-100 Libra®.

Even in highly automated pharmaceutical processes, changing of settle plates requires manual intervention. But these interrupt the process and increase the risk of contamination. MBV, a leader in the development and manufacture of microbial air samplers, presents MAS-100 Libra®, a new instrument that automates the changing of settle plates and thus raises cost efficiency and productivity to an unrivalled level.

EU GMP Annex 1 stipulates continuous monitoring of the air for cleanroom class A. Among other things, this is done using standard settle plates, which have to be changed manually every 4 hours. This leads to regular interruptions to production; in the worst case, operating errors and cross contamination can even result in the loss of the entire batch.

This is exactly where MAS-100 Libra comes in: Filled with up to 6 standard settle plates, MAS-100 Libra samples for 24 hours without any manipulations. The lids are lifted off fully automatically, the plate is exposed to the air, then closed again and the next plate is used. This automation reduces both interventions in the cleanroom and production interruptions, and leads to enhanced productivity while cutting costs. Furthermore, deviations caused by exposure times that are too long or too short are eliminated and the measurement results are 100% comparable and reproducible.

«With MAS-100 Libra, implementing a Contamination Control Strategy becomes much easier, as does com-plying with the requirements of EU GMP Annex 1», explains Ronny Zingre, CEO of MBV. The compact system is easy to integrate into the Isolator HMI or can also be used as a portable stand-alone solution.

In the upcoming months, MAS-100 Libra will be presented to an expert audience at trade fairs and conferences. For personal live or online demonstrations, we look forward to receiving your contact enquiry.