Maintenance of Cell Culture Conditions Essential for Biomedical Research

Quietly at work in the background of the laboratory, the importance of a good incubator to the success of biomedical research is often overlooked. However, a new line of incubators, about to be launched at PITTCON 2010 conference and expo in Orlando (Florida, USA) requires us to have another look.

The line of CelCulture CO2 incubators by Esco (Hatboro, PA, USA) provides the carefully monitored and consistent cell culture environment required by the contemporary biomedical researcher. Temperature, CO2 level, and humidity in the CelCulture CO2 incubator is controlled by a set of proprietary algorithms that guarantee stable conditions as well as ensuring fast recovery of the parameter values following door openings. Cultures growing inside the incubator are protected by an "all inclusive" contamination control system, which comprises filtration technology that maintains the culture chamber at a level of ISO class five.

If necessary, the incubators can be decontaminated by a built-in moist heat 90-ºC decontamination cycle that operates overnight. At the end of the cycle, the chamber is dry and ready to use. All input gases are filtered by inline filters before they enter the chamber to remove impurities and contaminants.

The incubator's main body is made from electro-galvanized steel with Esco's unique ISOCIDE antimicrobial coating. The interior of the 170-liter chamber is made from stainless steel. A computerized reminder alarm system prompts the user to replace the CO2 tank and bacteriological filter automatically to prevent the incubator system from being compromised. An intelligent data and event logger records all incubator parameters for on-screen recalls. A diagnostic interface with quick on-screen help provides comprehensive solutions to frequently encountered problems.

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