Planova™ Single-Use
Virus Filtration Controller
A small form-factor, automated single-use dead-end filtration unit for Planova and Planova BioEX filters.
Planova™ SU-VFC
Your facility has adopted single-use technology and requires problem-free virus filtration. Our Planova SU-VFC automates the virus filtration unit operation in a single-use format. With a flexible operating range, 21CFR Part 11 compliant automation platform, and gamma-irradiated tubing sets, the Planova SU-VFC enables reliable virus filtration for Planova 15N, 20N, 35N and BioEX filters in a small footprint that is ideal for single-use cGMP manufacturing areas.
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Watch NowMitigate Risk with Intuitive, Customized Automation
The Planova SU-VFC includes several risk-mitigating features and design elements to ensure that your high-value biotherapeutic is safely, reproducibly and reliably filtered batch after batch – including our automation platform that allows for intuitive configuration of all virus filtration process steps.
Modest Size, Bold Functionality
With a footprint of a modest 660 mm x 1219 mm (26 in. x 48 in.), the Planova SU-VFC can be installed in almost any downstream processing area and is fully 21CFR Part 11 capable. Universal gamma-irradiated tubing sets can be used for any of our Planova filters. By incorporating the capability to perform integrity testing, the Planova SU-VFC permits simplified implementation of Planova filters in your process.
Sample Operational Steps:
- System integrity test prior to operation
- Deaeration
- WFI flush
- Optional pre-use visual leakage test
- Optional flowmeter and pressure transmitter calibration
- Product filtration
- Filtration rinse
- Filter wash
- Optional post-use visual leakage test
- Alarms and interlocks also included
- Filter wash by EQ buffer
Automation For Today
Our robust Planova SU-VFC automation platform permits intuitive configuration of all virus filtration process steps. Barcode scanning allows error-free filter identification.
Other features include:
- Recipe generation and storage
- Live and historical trending of all analog signals
- Alarming
- Audit trail
- Electronic signature option
- Batch report generation
- Data export
Utility For Tomorrow
The Planova SU-VFC is engineered to accommodate manufacturing scale Planova and Planova BioEX virus removal filters and your single-use bags. For batch sizes as small as 20 L and as large as 1000 L, the SU-VFC helps you run your virus removal step in a safe and efficient manner, today and in the future.
Integrated Integrity Testing To Save Time
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Operating Ranges
The Planova SU-VFC is designed for the following filter types:
| Filter Type | Number | Effective Surface Area |
|---|---|---|
| Planova 15N, 20N | 1 or 2 | 1.0 m2 |
| 1 or 2 | 4.0 m2 | |
| Planova 35N, BioEX | 1 or 2 | 1.0 m2 |
| 1 | 4.0 m2 |
Product Options
| Catalog No. | Product Description |
| TS-SUVF-311 | 1 x 1.0 m2 SUVF Tubing Set Kit |
| TS-SUVF-321 | 2 x 1.0 m2 SUVF Tubing Set Kit |
| TS-SUVF-314 | 1 x 4.0 m2 SUVF Tubing Set Kit |
| TS-SUVF-324 | 2 x 4.0 m2 SUVF Tubing Set Kit |
| VFC112 | SU-VFC IQ/OQ package |
| SRV302 | GMP system documentation package |
| SRV108 | Crating and shipping, DAP continental US |
Note: This product may be subject to export control