New Freeze Dryer Offers Larger Batch Processing, Improved Product Uniformity & Easier Validation

Genevac has announced the introduction of the VirTis Ultra Series Freeze Dryer has been engineered to handle a wide range of applications from phase one research through to production clinical trial batches. Based upon end user feedback the new Ultra contains design enhancements enabling larger batch development and processing, improved product uniformity, and easier validation of operating procedures.

With the new Ultra you can specify up to 2.13m² of useable shelf area in a footprint of just 1.13m². The highly polished 316L stainless steel product chamber, shelves and smooth walled condenser chamber ensure that best processing conditions can be easily maintained and that the freeze dryer gives many years of trouble-free operation. Up to 15 shelves can be specified and interspacing can be simply rearranged in most models to accommodate different product containers.

The new CFC-free Super EL refrigeration system achieves shelf temperatures of -70°C and condenser temperatures as low as -90°C enabling operating conditions that will routinely ensure a successfully and efficiently dried product. Condenser capacity on the Ultra is available in 25, 35 or even 50 litres for processing large quantities of bulk material.

The microprocessor based and highly successful Wizard 2 controller is standard across the new Ultra range automating the freeze drying cycle and allowing storage of up to 16 different multi-step recipes. To meet increasing industry demands for security and increased functionality optional Allen Bradley PLC based control systems are available offering a variety of tools, providing easy documentation for research and regulatory body requirements to 21CFR11 standards.

All Ultra freeze dryers are supplied on castors for ease of transport and site location and options also include hydraulic stoppering, cleanroom configuration and a series of methods of end point determination.