The Virosart® HC filters are used in the biopharmaceutical industry to ensure the protection and purity of products by removing viruses from process fluids. Virosart® HC product family is designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of blood and plasma applications, from laboratory research to large-scale manufacturing. They are designed to provide robust performance and high virus retention while maintaining product yield and process efficiency.
Key Features
- Membrane Technology: The surface-modified highly hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) membrane is engineered to reduce protein interactions and allow processing feed streams containing hydrophobic protein species.
- High Virus Retention: Achieves significant logarithmic reduction values for both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, ensuring effective virus clearance across various operating conditions.
- Efficient Process Integration: Designed for seamless integration into existing single use and stainless steel facilities, minimizing downtime and optimizing workflow.
- Regulatory Compliance: Manufactured under ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and non-pyrogenic as per USP Bacterial Endotoxins standards.
- Versatile Device Formats: Available in Minisart®, T-Style Maxicaps® and Cartridges.
- Integrity Testing: Reliable integrity testing using Sartocheck® technology. Furthermore, each unit is integrity tested (except non-IT tested version of Minisart®) and complies with industry standards, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Operating Parameters:
Filtration pressure: Max. 5.0 bar (72.5 psi) at 20°C; 0.2 bar (2.92 psi) at 121°C
Reversed filtration pressure: Max. 0.05 bar (0.725 psi) at 20°C
Ordering Information
- Cartridge Options: Multiple sizes; autoclavable and steamable
- Maxicaps®: Various membrane areas
- Midicaps® & Capsules: Sanitary connectors for easy installation
