JBRMHBG05505

55-Plus^™ monitor

ready-to-use, disposable filtration unit, pore size 0.45 μm, black filter (gridded), mixed cellulose esters (MCE) membrane, suitable for (microbiological analysis), suitable for water monitoring

• Synonym(s): Vacuum filtration unit
• UNSPSC Code: 41116129
• eCl@ss: 32160606
• NACRES: NB.24

Properties

• material: black filter (gridded); cellulose pad(s) (absorbent); mixed cellulose esters (MCE) membrane; polyethylene cap; polypropylene device; polystyrene base; polystyrene funnel(s); polystyrene lid
• Quality Level: 100
• sterility: sterile; γ-irradiated
• feature: easily wetted with water; hydrophilic; individually wrapped; ready-to-use
• manufacturer/tradename: 55-PLUS^™ Monitor
• parameter: 100 mL sample volume
• filter diam.: 55 mm
• filtration area: 21.1 cm²
• pore size: 0.45 μm pore size
• suitability: suitable for (microbiological analysis)
• application(s): bioburden testing; food and beverages; water monitoring
• compatibility: for use with EZ-Fit^® Filtration Manifold
• shipped in: ambient

Description

General description

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor is a disposable filtration unit designed to recover microorganisms in beverages and in-process water. The filtration unit can filter sample volumes up to 100 mL and convert the disassembled unit to a culture dish. The base consists of a gridded MF-type membrane bonded to an AP10 absorbent pad. The port design allows air to escape and prevents the membrane from bowing upon introducing a nutrient. The plastic adapter is used to make a connection between the 55-Plus^™ Monitor and a No. 8, one hole (3/8” I.D.) neoprene stopper. A graduated, 110 mL funnel fits onto the base and has a funnel lid with a built-in magnifying “glass” to aid in the examination of discrete, pinpoint colonies. The 55-Plus^™ monitors have 50% more filtration area than conventional 47 mm filter holders and devices, resulting in faster flow rates.The 55-Plus^™ Monitor has been exposed to gamma irradiation to reduce its ambient microbial load.

Application

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor is a ready-to-use and disposable filtration unit for microbiological analysis of beverages and in-process water

Features and Benefits

• Convenient and easy to use
• Sterilized, ready-to-use device, saves time and expense
• Reduce laboratory workload
• Faster filtration rate due to larger surface area

Components

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor consists of

• a base
• bottom port hole and cap
• funnel and lid
• adapter

Legal Information

55-PLUS is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

EZ-FIT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3