Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)

Safe Handling and Freezing/Thawing of Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)

Controlled processes play a vital role for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) manufacturing processes. mAbs require special care and sensitive handling at every step of development and production, as well as in logistics, so as not to compromise their effectiveness. Additionally, controlled and fast freezing and thawing rates can add to improved levels of quality and lead to better overall results.

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Single-Use Technologies in Monoclonal Antibodies Production

Single-use technologies are highly flexible and scalable; thus, they offer the ideal solution for processing antibodies, cells and genes in a variety of volumes. 

The growing range of therapies and compounds calls for plants and systems that are or can be adapted to the increased speed of development and production as well as constantly changing requirements. In the case of monoclonal antibodies special focus should be put on viscosity: As a result of protein-protein interactions, concentrated mAb solutions can exhibit high levels of viscosity that may pose challenges during the manufacturing process.

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Scalable Single-Use Technologies for mAb Processes

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Primary Packaging

Single-use bag protections system with RoSS shell

Protect

Single-use aseptic bag filling machine RoSS.FILL

Fill & Filtration

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Freeze & Thaw

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Cold Storage

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Primary Packaging

IRIS Single-Use Bag (2D or 3D)

Store and ship anything from cell culture samples to large drug substance volumes reliably and on time. 2D or 3D single-use bioprocess containers in any size.

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Protect

RoSS® Shell

With the RoSS Shell system, the sensitive single use bag is covered in 3D foam, which is held by a highly robust plastic frame. Bottom and top are made of stainless steel – ideal for the freezeing process and absolutely robust.

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RoSS.KSET

Single use bags with a volume of less than 250ml are covered with a first layer of soft 3D foam which is complemented by an innovative and intuitive locking mechanism. Its robust stainless steel frame protects the single use bag during freezing and shipping.

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Fill & Filtration

RoSS.FILL Bag

With RoSS.FILL, the RoSS shell systems contained in the bag rack can be filled with a speed of up to 300 liters per hour in a fully automated manner. RoSS.FILL is compatible to all single use bags and bottles and can be scaled up by attaching multiple racks.

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RoSS.FILL CGT

Fully automated filling & draining system of multiple small single use bags in cell & gene therapies at highest accuracy.

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RoSS.FILL Base

Fully automated filling & draining system. Up to 12 single use bags ranging from 50mL to 50L. Filling of 1000L 3D single use bags possible.

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Freeze & Thaw

Freeze Thaw Platform

The freeze & thaw system RoSS.pFTU is a fully automated and scalable plate-based freezing unit. Both economically and in terms of product stability we have reached the next level. The plate-based platform RoSS.pFTU Large Scale is completely adapted to RoSS shell system for a batch sizes of up to 400L and more.

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RoSS.pFTU Lab Scale

Controlled freezeing and thawing of small batches - more important than ever for cell & gene therapies and clinical studies! The plate-based freeze & thaw platform for labs RoSS.pFTU Lab Scale is the perfect solution for one or multiple single use bags of up to in total 10L. GMP-compliant computerized system optional.

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RoSS.pFTU Large Scale

Up to 400L of controlled freezing in the RoSS.pFTU large scale

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Cold Storage

RoSS.FRDG | Cold Storage

Ultra-Cold Storage for frozen drug substances in different sizes. RoSS.FRDG keeps the desired set point temperature down to -80°C.

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Ship, Track & Trace

RoSS.SHIP

RoSS.SHIP offers the your tailored solution for 100% protection from external mechanical influences for RoSS shell systems. Different possible sizes will fulfil your individualized need. With passive cooling, it maintains its ultracold temperatures for international shipments over multiple days. With its measurements it complies with international logistcis standards. Also monitoring temperature and tracking its location is no problem.

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The ROI of Bulk Freezing with Plate Freezers

The switch from cryovessels to plate-based freeze & thaw single-use technologies is, not least, a matter of costs. To determine the return on investment (ROI), different cost drivers were identified and evaluated. Discover the comparison of cryovessels, blast freezers and plate-based freezers in this case study.

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Case Study RoSS.pFTU: The ROI of Bulk Freezing with Plate Freezers

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Evaluating freeze-thaw processes in antibody production

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Antibody storage: preserving monoclonal antibodies

In many cases, antibodies need to be stored for varying time spans before further processing or administration. Hence, it is essential to mind the characteristic storage requirements of these valuable biologics.