Merck Millipore EZ-product range for QA/QC laboratories

Merck Millipore has added three products to its EZ-product family, which is designed to facilitate microbiology workflow in quality-assurance and quality-control (QA/QC) laboratories.

The EZ-product family now includes: the EZ-Fluo rapid detection system, the EZ-fit Manifold and the EZ-Pak Dispenser Curve.

The EZ-Fluo rapid detection system is claimed to reduce time to result by approximately 2/3rds of that required by traditional methods, allowing contamination events to be identified sooner. The system uses standard membrane filtration to detect viable and culturable bacteria, yeasts and moulds down to 1 CFU per sample. EZ-Fluo test results are easily comparable to compendial method test results, which facilitates validation and integration of the system in any laboratory.

The EZ-Fluo method is non-destructive, allowing growth of microorganisms after they have been stained in order to identify them using any standard identification technology.

The EZ-Fit Manifold filtration system enables universal laboratory filtration while minimising contamination risks. Traditional filtration equipment contains non-accessible areas where biofilms can form, increasing the risk of contamination. The EZ-Fit Manifold enables access to clean all internal areas in order to ensure the filtration process is contamination free.

The EZ-Pak Dispenser Curve provides high-speed sterile membrane dispensing with no-touch operation. The dispenser design allows for quick and easy membrane loading in less than 30 s.