Tema Sinergie, an Italy-based provider of high-tech solutions for the pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, and biotech industries, has launched ZEROC.
ZEROC is a new automatic verification system that tests the integrity of Rapid Transfer Ports installed on isolators or RABS (Alpha part) and their containers (Beta part).
The name itself reflects the goals set during the development of this system.
ZEROC combines “Zero” and “ROC,” where ROC stands for “Ring of Concern,” a specific ring-shaped area in RTP systems that has long been a source of contamination concerns.
ZEROC is designed to support pharmaceutical companies in managing their Control Contamination Strategy (CCS).
Tema Sinergie has described ZEROC as a “breakthrough in a market increasingly focused on addressing the critical risks associated with RTP devices but which, until now, lacked the tools to effectively address these challenges.”
ZEROC is designed to support pharmaceutical companies in managing their CCS
ZEROC was developed from one of Tema Sinergie’s most reliable and successful projects: the glove tester AGLTS 2.
The two systems share several features, including design, ergonomics, components, functionalities, and data management logic, making them part of the same product family.
This connection not only enhances ZEROC’s reliability but also allows for simplified device management and testing procedures for clients and operators.
Operators who are already familiar with AGLTS 2 will find ZEROC easy to handle, as it operates with the same methods and procedures, leading to significant savings in time and training resources.
New customers will also benefit from the ability to use two testing tools dedicated to different areas of the isolator (gloves and rapid transfer systems) with the same interface and operating principles.
Additionally, both devices can be integrated into a single data management system, significantly improving efficiency.
Features
Autonomous operation
ZEROC is fully autonomous, a tool which integrates testing equipment and an intuitive touchscreen interface for quick access to all functions and reports.
The device is also entirely self-powered, requiring no auxiliary electrical or pneumatic connections. Its battery is wirelessly rechargeable via a dedicated base, further reducing the need for cables.
Compatibility with alpha and beta ports
ZEROC is designed to offer maximum system compatibility. Each unit is equipped with a specific format part that can be customised for the system being tested, making the device virtually compatible with all transfer ports available on the market.
This feature, an inheritance from AGLTS, provides an additional significant advantage.
By employing two testing units—one dedicated to RTPs installed on isolators and RABS (Alpha part) and the other to the corresponding containers (Beta part)—it becomes possible to monitor the entire transfer system.
Top image: ZEROC