MicroCNX® ULT Series Aseptic Micro-Connector For Cryogenic Freezing Applications
The MicroCNX® ULT Series is the first to fit directly into the freeze cassettes used in cell and gene therapy (CGT) processing. It can be frozen to -190°C and are compatible with the tubing types most commonly used in developing advanced therapies including polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
MicroCNX ULT connectors are designed to provide a simple, efficient method of sterile connection of tubing used for small-format cell therapy and gene therapy assemblies. They also help reduce the amount of product hold-up or product loss by eliminating the need to add extra tubing into the process.
The MicroCNX ULT series termination and flow path are made from polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), a high-performance polymer that is chemically compatible with harsh chemicals used in cryopreservation processes like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
This new series builds on CPC’s pioneering work in creating biopharma’s smallest connector, the 1/8” MicroCNX® Series Connectors, which are the only alternative to tube welding for creating closed sterile connections at small volumes. Like earlier MicroCNX products, the MicroCNX ULT series features a 1/8" flow path, with options for 1/8", 3/32" or 1/16" hose barb terminations to support the use of a wide variety of tubing sizes and materials, such as PVC, silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).