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Cherwell to launch new portable Biofluorescent Particle Counter
at Cleanroom Technology Conference UK
Rapid microbial monitoring system for airborne microbes expands Cherwell’s EM product portfolio to further support Annex 1 needs
Adding the MicronView BAMS to our specialist product portfolio means
that we can advise and offer our customers an RMM option if they feel
it is appropriate for their particular EM needs,” said Emma Millburn,
Director of Sales, Cherwell. “With BAMS, which can enable early
detection applications, sitting alongside our other viable microbial
detection and identification products, this means that we are a true
solution provider for all cleanroom microbiology EM requirements.”
Cherwell is exclusively introducing and distributing the new MicronView
BAMS within the UK and Ireland. As a new RMM technology it can
provide a complementary tool to traditional culture-based methods.
Lightweight at just 5.8 Kg with a large touchscreen useable with latex
gloves, BAMS can be easily used in many critical locations to deliver
continuous, real-time results without need for staining or reagents for
up to 6 hours while on battery power.
The new portable MicronView BioAerosol Monitoring System (BAMS)
for RMM applications launched by Cherwell to the UK & Ireland.
Cherwell, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the
pharmaceutical, healthcare and related industries, launched a
new portable Biofluorescent Particle Counter (BFPC) to the UK and
Ireland at the Cleanroom Technology Conference 2023. On 24-25th
May at Birmingham’s NCC, Cherwell introduced the new MicronView
BioAerosol Monitoring System (BAMS) which enables the rapid realtime, continuous monitoring of airborne microbes to support EU GMP
Annex 1 requirements.
“MicronView is thrilled to add Cherwell as our business partner
covering the UK and Ireland. Their experience and reputation within
the industry is outstanding and we know they will drive the market
for our exceptional product line. In particular, they will be meeting
the demand for a modern class of instruments designed to support
requirements in the newly revised Annex 1,” said Jamie Diamond,
Director, MicronView LLC.
Jamie added, “The use of Biofluorescent Particle Counters to support
continuous monitoring, real-time feedback, and trending in classified
areas is growing rapidly. These instruments have the potential to
improve process understanding in the most critical manufacturing
environments. Cherwell is poised to deliver this technology to their
customers and MicronView is excited to support their efforts.”
BAMS is the first truly portable real-time microbial monitor available
and Cherwell recognises its value in continuous monitoring, real-time
feedback, and trending in sterile medicinal product manufacturing
environments detailed in the 2022 Annex 1 revision. The certified ISO
particle detector uses laser induced fluorescence to detect Active
Fluorescent Units (AFU) and count viable microbes without need for
culturing. The introduction of the BAMS rapid microbial monitoring
(RMM) system means Cherwell now offers a complete environmental
monitoring (EM) portfolio to meet all cleanroom microbiology needs.
Also highlighted at Cleanroom Technology UK 2023 by Cherwell was its
complete portfolio of cleanroom microbiology solutions. This included
the Redipor® prepared media range, comprising agar plates, bottled
media, broth bags, vials and ampoules, and SAS microbial air samplers,
supporting both passive and active EM applications, plus microbial
identification. For best practice EM, a combination of passive sampling
and active air samplers, together with accessories to ensure precise
data collection is required.
“As EM experts, we ensure that we can discuss and offer the best
solution to help our customers meet stringent sterile medicinal product
manufacturing standards.
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