Product News: New Esco Compounding Pharmacy Isolators Microsite

Barrier isolation systems provide inherently superior sterility compared to open front clean air devices such as laminar flow clean benches and Class II biological safety cabinets. USP797 guidelines specify that isolators may be situated in an area subject to less severe environmental controls compared with open front clean air devices.

When used as part of a system that includes operator aseptic technique training, process validation, expiration setting, product quality maintenance after the CSP leaves the pharmacy, isolators are a cost-effective solution especially for lower-volume pharmacies. They reduce operating and renovation costs, take up less space, and are easier to maintain.

Esco pharmacy products include a complete range of barrier isolators, NSF listed biological safety cabinets and clean benches. Only Esco offers:

• ULPA filters tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles. ULPA filters last as long as conventional HEPA filters and have similar replacement costs.
• ISOCIDE™ antimicrobial coating on all powder coated surfaces eliminates 99.9% of surface bacteria within 24 hours of exposure.
• Barrier isolators and biological safety cabinets utilize stainless steel interiors with coved corners.
• Barrier isolators feature built-in digital airflow and pressure displays.