Petri Dish Filler Offers Automated Filling of ... - INTEGRA Biosciences
Petri Dish Filler Offers Automated Filling of ... - INTEGRA Biosciences
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PRESS RELEASE<br />
<strong>Petri</strong> <strong>Dish</strong> <strong>Filler</strong> <strong>Offers</strong> <strong>Automated</strong> <strong>Filling</strong> <strong>of</strong> Biplates & Pour Plate Functionality...<br />
<strong>INTEGRA</strong> <strong>Biosciences</strong>, a leading manufacturer <strong>of</strong> reliable and productive instruments for media<br />
processing, has announced several new features and a product range extension expanding the<br />
versatility and further improving the reliability <strong>of</strong> its popular MEDIAJET automated <strong>Petri</strong> dish filler.<br />
Developed in response to customer feedback the new MEDIAJET now <strong>of</strong>fers the unique flexibility<br />
for high throughput filling <strong>of</strong> <strong>Petri</strong> dishes <strong>of</strong> various sizes, <strong>Petri</strong> dishes with two compartments and<br />
test tubes <strong>of</strong> various diameters and length. Furthermore, an integrated shaker function provides a<br />
convenient solution for pour plate applications.<br />
For many applications, the amount <strong>of</strong> required agar can be reduced by using two-compartment <strong>Petri</strong><br />
dishes. However, pouring biplates by hand is time-consuming and inefficient. With the MEDIAJET<br />
biplate option you have an efficient and reliable solution to fill two-compartment <strong>Petri</strong> dishes<br />
automatically. A new MEDIAJET shaker function enables the automation <strong>of</strong> pour plate production.<br />
Depending on the volume or viscosity <strong>of</strong> the medium used for pouring, different shaking levels are<br />
selectable according to requirements. Furthermore, a new special <strong>Petri</strong> dish processing mode has<br />
been implemented that allows generation <strong>of</strong> agar dishes with highly planar surfaces – a feature that<br />
will particularly benefit automatic colony counting. Designed to incorporate seamlessly into IQ/OQ<br />
certified environments - the new MEDIAJET provides facility, via an optional inkjet printer module,<br />
to automatically imprint <strong>Petri</strong> dishes with all the relevant data on either the side or bottom <strong>of</strong> plates<br />
to ensure complete traceability.<br />
The MEDIAJET vario <strong>Petri</strong> dish filler can be converted from filling 90mm diameter dishes to 60mm<br />
or 35mm diameter dishes in less than 5 minutes, providing invaluable flexibility to your media<br />
preparation. Using a proven mechanical dish guidance system, monitored by a set <strong>of</strong> sensors<br />
throughout the filling process, the compact MEDIAJET provides truly reliable, walk-away<br />
operation. Operational downtime and media loss due to 'dish jams' resulting from variations in the<br />
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diameter, shape and rim pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the disposable plastic <strong>Petri</strong> dishes are completely eliminated. All<br />
functions on the MEDIAJET are conveniently controlled via a large graphical user interface. The<br />
intuitive s<strong>of</strong>tware is completely self-explanatory even to occasional users and allows storage <strong>of</strong> up to<br />
20 filling methods.<br />
The MEDIAJET has a unique 'Agar Spread Function' capability that provides the most efficient use<br />
<strong>of</strong> agar through ensuring homogeneous distribution and an even surface. By minimising the agar<br />
level in each <strong>Petri</strong> dish the new system enables up to 20% savings on media use compared to some<br />
traditional systems. For consistent agar plate quality, maintaining a clean environment during the<br />
dispensing process is essential. The surface <strong>of</strong> the MEDIAJET filling chamber is manufactured from<br />
a single piece <strong>of</strong> chemically resistant polyethylene facilitating convenient and efficient cleaning. A<br />
powerful UV lamp further provides optimal bactericidal efficiency over the full length <strong>of</strong> the rotor<br />
where the dishes are opened during the dispensing process.<br />
For more information on the new features <strong>of</strong> the MEDIAJET, please visit www.integra-<br />
biosciences.com or contact <strong>INTEGRA</strong> <strong>Biosciences</strong> on telephone +41-81-286-9530 / +1-603-578-<br />
5800 or email info@integra-biosciences.com<br />
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Illustrative images: (images available on request)<br />
For further information: Dr Bill Bradbury (tel. +44-208-546-0869 / email info@primetek-solutions.com)<br />
3/3 <strong>INTEGRA</strong> <strong>Biosciences</strong> AG<br />
CH-7000 Chur, Switzerland<br />
www.integra-biosciences.com
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