This single-use aseptic, peristaltic pumping system utilizes a closed-fluid pathway in which the containment tubing becomes the pump. The closed tubing system and gentle peristaltic motion permit contained cytotoxic liquids to be installed and dispensed within a convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-change, fully contained fluid pathway. Unlike traditional piston-pump filling operations, in which manual loading and unloading of materials and the required CIP and SIP processes expose users to cytotoxics, this system eliminates the manual measuring and filling of cytotoxic liquids on the filling line, and requires only a change of tubing with no CIP washdown required prior to loading or changeover. By pairing the system within an isolator, a biopharmaceutical manufacturer or contract filler can eliminate physical plant expansion costs, land acquisition, and time delays associated with construction of a dedicated clean room
peristaltic pumping system
Flexicon America, Inc.