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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

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

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

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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

WGK

WGK 3

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Protocols

Routine Water and Beverage Microbiological Analysis Using the 55-Plus™ Monitor

Routine water and beverage microbiological analysis using the 55-Plus™ Monitor

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