Particle Measuring Systems (PMS), a global leader in contamination monitoring solutions, today announced the launch of the BioCapt® Single-Use STS Microbial Monitor, a sterile transfer solution that enables the introduction of viable air monitoring consumables into isolators and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) without requiring additional decontamination activities.
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Built on the proven BioCapt® Single-Use Microbial Impactor platform, BioCapt® Single-Use STS (Safe Transfer Solution) combines sterile-ready microbial impactors with validated Getinge DPTE-BetaBag® transfer technology, enabling safe transfer through Rapid Transfer Ports (RTPs) while maintaining isolator integrity. Compared to traditional Petri dish-based monitoring, the BioCapt® Single-Use reduces handling, minimizes contamination risks, supports continuous monitoring, and eliminates cleaning and sterilization requirements.
BioCapt® Single-Use STS allows manufacturers to introduce additional monitoring consumables during production without interrupting operations or initiating additional decontamination cycles. The solution can work up to four hours at 25 LPM- after validation- to support continuous active air monitoring, helping improve process coverage, manufacturing efficiency, and contamination control while supporting modern contamination control strategies and evolving regulatory expectations, including EU GMP Annex 1.
"Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to strengthen contamination control while maintaining productivity," said Giulia Artali, Global Product Line Manager Micro & Sterility at Particle Measuring Systems. "BioCapt® Single-Use STS gives teams greater flexibility within isolator environments, helping them adapt monitoring strategies as production needs change without adding complexity to their operations."
Designed for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing environments, BioCapt® Single-Use STS is supplied in a validated sterile transfer configuration and includes comprehensive validation documentation to support implementation and regulatory compliance.