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KVVLA02FH3

Millipore

Durapore® 0.1 µm, Opticap® XL Capsule

Opticap® XL 2, cartridge nominal length 2 in. (5 cm), filter diam. 5.7 in. (14.5 cm)

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
23151806

material

polypropylene filter
polypropylene housing
polypropylene support
silicone seal

Quality Level

reg. compliance

FDA 21CFR177-182 (all component materials)

sterility

non-sterile

Sterilization Compatibility

autoclavable compatible

product line

Opticap® XL 2

feature

hydrophilic

manufacturer/tradename

Opticap®

parameter

≤3.5 mL/min air diffusion at 3.9 bar (56 psig) and 23 °C (in water)
1 bar max. inlet pressure (15 psi) at 80 °C
1.0 bar max. differential pressure (15 psid) at 80 °C (Forward:)
2.8 bar max. inlet pressure (40 psi) at 60 °C
25 °C max. inlet temp.
3.5 bar max. differential pressure (50 psid) at 25 °C (Reverse; intermittent)
5.5 bar max. differential pressure (80 psid) at 25 °C (Forward:)
5.5 bar max. inlet pressure (80 psi) at 23 °C
80 psig max. inlet pressure

technique(s)

sterile filtration: suitable

cartridge nominal length

2 in. (5 cm)

device L

14.0 cm (5.5 in.)

device size

2 in.

filter diam.

5.7 in. (14.5 cm)

filter filtration area

0.2 m2

inlet connection diam.

3/4 in.

inlet to outlet width

14 cm (5.5 in.)

outlet connection diam.

9/16 in.

impurities

≤0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, aqueous extraction)
<0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, sample aqueous extraction)

matrix

Durapore®

pore size

0.1 μm pore size

bubble point

≥4830 mbar (70 psig), air with water at 23 °C

fitting

19 mm (3/4 in.) fitting (sanitary flange inlet/oulet)
1/4 in. fitting (vent/drain hose barb with double O-ring seal)
(19 mm (3/4 in.) Sanitary Flange Inlet and 14 mm (9/16 in.) Hose Barb Outlet)

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General description

Device Configuration: Capsule

Packaging

Double Easy-Open bag

Preparation Note

Sterilization Method:
3 autoclave cycles of 60min at 126°C; not in-line steam sterilizable

This product was manufactured with a Durapore® membrane which meets the criteria for a "non-fiber releasing" filter as defined in 21CFR210.3(b)(6).

Analysis Note

Bacterial Retention: Samples were quantitatively retentive of a minimum Brevundimonas diminuta challenge concentration of 1 x 107 CFU/cm2 using ASTM® F838 methodology.
Gravimetric Extractables: ≤ 10 mg per capsule after 24 hours in water at controlled room temperature.
Will meet the USP Oxidizable Substances Test requirements after a water flush of ≥ 500 mL

Other Notes

Directions for Use:

  • Organism Retention: Microorganism
  • Mode of Action: Filtration (size exclusion)
  • Application: BioProcessing
  • Intended Use: Reduction or removal of microorganism/bioburden
  • Instructions for Use: Please refer Wetting Instructions for Filter Units with Durapore® Membrane user guide
  • Storage Statement: Store in dry location
  • Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations

Legal Information

ASTM is a registered trademark of American Society for Testing and Materials
Durapore is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
OPTICAP is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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