At its core, glove port technology is deceptively simple.
A few basic components enable operators to perform essential manual functions inside a controlled environment, such as an isolator or restricted access barrier system (RABS), without breaking containment.
Even as automation technologies evolve and become increasingly commonplace in aseptic manufacturing, human intervention is often necessary for preventative maintenance, process setup and unexpected corrections.
That is why glove ports are critical for aseptic-manufacturing processes.
Glove ports are often considered the “weakest link” for isolators and RABS
As the demand for life-changing medications made with sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologics increases, so does the need for equipment that makes sterile biopharma production possible, including glove ports.
Critical applications such as biopharma fill-and-finish, cell and gene therapy manufacture, research and development, as well as quality control and testing rely on well-designed glove ports.
Unfortunately, glove ports also present known challenges.
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