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Specifications & Suggested Operating Parameters

Planova 15N, 20N, 35N1 & 75N2,3
Effective surface area (m²)
4.01.00.3    0.12 0.010.001
MaterialsHollow fiber membraneCuprammonium regenerated cellulose
Housing & headersPolycarbonate
SealantPolyurethane
O-ringsSilicone
Balloon capsSilicone-
Nozzle plugsSilicone-
Nozzle stoppers-Silicone-
GasketsSilicone-
Ferrule capsPolycarbonate-
Balloon cap holdersPolycarbonate-
Protector rings-Poly-carbonate-
Clamp bandsPolysulfonePoly-propylene-
Cable ties-Poly-propylene-
Pin bands-SUS304-
Nozzle caps-Silicone
Membrane wetting agentFilters are filled with purified water4
Sterilization methodAutoclaving
PackagingPacked individually in sterilization bags
Suggested operating pressure≤ 98 kPa
Operating pH3-9
Endotoxin0.25 EU/mL or below, confirmed in LAL testing
Biological safetyConformance with Japanese Pharmacopeia and
USP Standards for Class VI Plastics

1 Planova 35N filters can be used as effective prefilters prior to final virus filtration with15N or 20N.
2 Planova 75N filters are prefilters designed to remove impurities or aggregated proteins prior to final virus filtration and are not virus removal filters.
Planova 75N filters are only available in membrane surface areas of 1.0 m², 0.3 m², 0.01 m², and 0.001 m².
4 Purified water in 4.0m2 filters contains NaCl (≤ 0.1%).

 

Planova BioEX
Effective surface area (m²)
1.0 0.001
MaterialsHollow fiber membraneHydrophilic modified polyvinylidene fluoride
Housing & headersPolycarbonate
SealantPolyurethane
O-ringsSilicone-
Balloon capsSilicone-
Nozzle plugsSilicone-
Nozzle stoppersSilicone-
GasketsSilicone-
Ferrule capsPolycarbonate-
Balloon cap holdersPolycarbonate-
Protector ringsPolycarbonate-
Clamp bandsPolypropylene-
Cable tiesPolypropylene-
Luer lock plugs-Polypropylene
Nozzle caps-Silicone
Membrane wetting agentFilters are filled with purified water
Sterilization methodAutoclaving
PackagingPacked individually in sterilization bags
Suggested operating pressure≤ 343 kPa
Operating pH2-9
EndotoxinLess than 0.25 EU/mL, confirmed in LAL testing
Biological safetyConformance with Japanese Pharmacopeia and USP Standards for Class VI Plastics