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FDA Approves First Drug-Eluting Stent To Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent (Zilver PTX Stent), the first drug-eluting stent indicated to re-open a particular artery in the thigh (femoropopliteal artery) when narrowed or blocked as a result of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Sartopore 2 XLM filter cartridges are especially designed for validated sterilizing grade filtration and reliable Mycoplasma removal of cell culutre media.

Baumann 85000 sanitary pinch valves are intended for use with up to 3/4 inch O.D. pharmaceutical grade tubing. They are designed to couple FIELDVUE™ digital valve controller intelligence with a linear actuator and tube shell.

ARC Sensors are the complete solution: innovative premium quality sensors with a robust, direct, and standard interface to the PLC. Hamilton ARC Sensors send a 4-20 mA signal directly to an analog process control system while delivering at the same time the power of digital sensor management.

Our upstream process equipment including bioreactors, roller culture equipment and incubators. Small scale consumables and glassware contained in this section include, staining ware, tissue grinders, spinner flasks, and magnetic stirrers.

Nuvia media are a family of ultra high capacity ion exchangers designed for optimal performance in bioprocessing workflows.
Hydrophilic media and depth filters. Cellulosic, Diatomaceous earth + cellulose, GF, polyproylene and nano fiber disposable capsules or cartridges. For clarification, prefiltration or to protect columns. Many different inlet / outlet connections, with or without vents and drains. SIP / Autoclavable. Specify when gamma stability is required.

ÄKTA™ chromatography systems can handle both simple and complex purification tasks and accelerate daily routines. All systems are controlled by UNICORN™ software, a common control platform and user interface for all scales of operation. 

A floor-model preparative ultracentrifuge possessing all of the attributes of the Beckman Coulter entry-level model XE, the Optima XPN enhancements simplifies use, optimizes control and security, and increases productivity.

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Bioprocess With The Bozenhardts is back, with a fresh episode packed with advice from Herman and Erich on the selection of filling systems for biopharmas. Listen in as the Bozenhardts give us an update on the process, logistics, and administration trends that are informing filling system decisions today, and offer direction on making choices that will prepare you for the fast-advancing therapies of tomorrow.

Beckman Coulter's Randall Lockner, marketing manager for centrifugation, explains the highlights of the floor model ultracentrifuge, the Optima X Series.

Bio-Rad now offers two very high capacity ion exchangers: Nuvia S, which can be used for capture and/or intermediate polishing; and Nuvia Q, which can be used for intermediate and/or final polishing.

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