Application

Sterility testingBioburden testing

Fluid D can be used in combination with the STERITEST^® sterility testing system for the rinsing of solutions containing oil or lecithin during sterility testing by membrane filtration. It can also be used for the removal of antimicrobial activity by membrane filtration for non-sterile products. The fluid is also excellent for rinsing sterile pathways of devices, and typically used for rinse method testing of medical devices.

Culture Medium

Fluid D

General description

Fluid D is suitable for testing samples that contain lecithin or oil, and compatible with most antibiotics. Composition of this fluid comply with the European Pharmacopeia (EP) 2.6.1, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 71 and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) 4.06. This is a clear colorless fluid and the pH of the product is 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C. It can be stored at 2-25°C (protected from light) for 17 months. One box of product contains 4 bottles of 300 mL of fluid. Each bottle has a screw cap with a septum to minimize the risks of cross-contamination and optimize the disinfection procedures.

Legal Information

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