The cabinet Cytos provides product, operator and environment protection for work with agents of biosafety levels 1, 2 and 3.
Application of the Microbiological Safety Cabinet
Personnel protection from exposure to antineoplastic (cytostatic and cytotoxic) compounds when working with such;
Aseptic preparation of the antineoplastic (cytostatic and cytotoxic) products
Physical isolation (containment and controlled removal from the work zone) of pathogenic biological agents (PBA) and microorganisms to prevent airborne infection of the staff and contamination of the air in the work room and to protect the environment.
minimization of risk of contamination and cross-contamination of the product;
the cabinet is used to equip individual work places in medical, pharmaceutical and other institutions working with pathogenic biological agents and microorganisms;
the necessity of the cabinet connection to the exhaust system is determined individually by the exploitation organization judging on the analysis and assessment of the risks. In case of the cabinet connection, it must be provided the exhaust ventilation system capacity of 750-1000 m3/h.
If the cabinet is used for work with pathogenic biological agents (PBA) and high-risk (especially hazardous) microorganisms, a corresponding protective (antiplague) coverall shall be used.
Key Benefits
Extra measures for operator and environment protection are provided in Cytos cabinet. Four intermediate cylindrical HEPA filters H14 are installed parallel to each other and located under the work chamber worktop.