Application

Sterility testingBioburden testing

Fluid A is used to rinse aqueous solutions during sterility testing by membrane filtration. It is also used to dilute soluble solids for the same application. This product is recommended as a rinsing fluid for membrane filtration of non-sterile products. It is excellent for dissolving or diluting samples, reconstituting commercial microorganisms, or as a transport medium for microorganisms.

Components

Screw cap with septum

Culture Medium

Fluid A

General description

Fluid A is a general rinse buffer in compliance with the European Pharmacopeia (EP) 2.6.1, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 71 and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) 4.06. The sterilized double Tyvek^® packaging increases the test method reliability, allowing to streamline the cleaning procedures, minimize the risk of cross-contamination in laminar flow hoods and secure an efficient decontamination of isolator chambers. The product is a clear colorless liquid with a pH of 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C. It can be stored at 2-25°C (protected from light) for 12 months. A single box contains 12 bottles of 100ml of fluid, each bottle with a screw cap with septum closure that reduces the risk of cross-contamination and optimizes the disinfection procedures.

Legal Information

Tyvek is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

STERITEST is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany