Millipore’s Gamma Stable SureVent® Membranes Simplifies Sanitization Processes for Cost-Effective Packaging
Billerica, Massachusetts --- November 16, 2005 --- Millipore today announced the gamma stability of its SureVent hydrophobic and super-hydrophobic membranes for improved sanitization capabilities. The membranes are suitable for a broad range of liquid barrier and gas vent applications, including bag and tubing vents, vial vents, transducer protection, vent caps, insufflation, and gas monitoring anesthesia.
Used within medical devices, the SureVent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UPE) membranes provide an economical alternative to traditional ethylene oxide sanitization treatments. Stabilized for exposure to gamma irradiation, the membranes maintain their physical properties after gamma sterilization. As a result, sterile packaging processes are replaced with a single radiation step to deliver enhanced productivity.
A super-hydrophobic membrane, SureVent PVDF membrane repels most liquids, including alcohol, protein, lipid, and other solutions with low surface tensions. The SureVent UPE membrane, a naturally hydrophobic membrane, provides good airflow for optimal venting and gas filtration applications. It seals well to most plastics. Both membranes are available with a choice of supported and unsupported polymers.
As a leader in high quality membrane and chromatography media products, Millipore provides direct OEM engineering support through all stages of product and process development. Professional support is offered with capabilities including SEM analysis, protocol review, troubleshooting and contract immobilization. For more information, please contact Millipore Technical Service at 1-800-MILLIPORE (+1-800-645-5476) or visit www.millipore.com.
Millipore will showcase its SureVent membrane offerings in Hall 8, Stand L08, as well as Hall 3, Stand J62, at ComPaMED/MEDICA 2005 to be held November 16 – 19, 2005 (Düsseldorf, Germany).
About Millipore
Millipore is a leading bioprocess and bioscience products and services company, organized into two divisions. The Bioprocess Division offers solutions that optimize development and manufacturing of biologics. The Bioscience Division provides high performance products and application insights that improve laboratory productivity. Millipore has a deep understanding of its customers' research and manufacturing process needs, and offers reliable and innovative tools, technologies and services. The Company employs approximately 4,850 people worldwide and posted revenues of $883 million in 2004. For more information about Millipore visit www.millipore.com.
Millipore and SureVent are registered trademarks of Millipore Corporation.
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