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CP20M4S03

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Lifegard™ 2.0 µm nominal, Cartridge

pore size 2.0 μm, cartridge nominal length 4 in. (10 cm), Code M (2-118; O-rings)

Synonym(s):

Lifegard™ Cartridge Filter 4 in. 2.0 μm Code M

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
23151806
eCl@ss:
32031690

material

borosilicate glass fiber (BGF)
polypropylene
polypropylene support
silicone seal

Quality Level

400

sterility

non-sterile

Sterilization Compatibility

autoclavable compatible
steam-in-place compatible

product line

Lifegard™

feature

hydrophilic

manufacturer/tradename

Lifegard™

parameter

3.5 bar max. differential pressure (50 psid) at 25 °C
3.5 bar max. inlet pressure (50 psi) at 25 °C

technique(s)

prefiltration: suitable

L

4 in.

W

2.7 in.

cartridge nominal length

4 in. (10 cm)

diam.

7.4 cm (2.9 in.)

filtration area

0.19 m2

impurities

≤1.0 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, Aqueous extraction)
<0.1 EU/mL USP bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, sample aqueous extraction)

gravimetric extractables

≤88 mg/cartridge

matrix

Lifegard™

pore size

2.0 μm nominal pore size
2.0 μm pore size

input

sample type liquid

cartridge code

Code M (2-118; O-rings)

General description

Device Configuration: Cartridge

Features and Benefits

Format: Single Layer

Packaging

Double Easy-Open bag

Other Notes

These products are manufactured in a facility which adheres to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
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 Steam Sterilization & Integrity Testing Procedures guide and first page of Visual Inspection Guide
  • Storage Statement: Store in dry location
  • Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Specifications

Filter Grade: AP20

Preparation Note

Sanitization Protocol
30 min with hot water @ 80 °C
Sterilization Method
10 autoclave cycles or SIP @ 121 °C for 30 min

Analysis Note

Gravimetric Extractables: after 24 hours in water at controlled room temperature
Will meet the USP Oxidizable Substances Test requirements after a water flush of ≥5 L

Legal Information

Lifegard is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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