Systems for freezing, storage and transport of pharmaceuticals

Sartorius offers laboratory and commercial scale solutions for every step of the process that requires the transport and storage of frozen substances and medicines. This enables biopharmaceutical manufacturers to effectively separate downstream process steps and ensure the safe transport of medicinal substances to the point of production. With options including freezers with horizontal and vertical freezing options, the Celsius® platform (Celsius® CFT, Celsius® FFT and Celsius® FFTp) provides end-to-end solutions and an integrated approach that enables monitoring and control to ensure quality and product integrity.

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Celsius® CFT (Controlled Freeze and Thaw) is a fully integrated, end-to-end freeze/thaw solution that reduces risk by minimizing the handling of drug substance, while a controlled-rate plate freezing and thawing system minimizes cryoconcentration.

  • Platform: Complete platform
  • Freezer type: Vertical plate freezer
  • Controlled freeze/thaw: Yes
  • Load capacity: 100 L per thermal cycle
  • Container range: 1 L - 16,6 L

Celsius® FFT (Flexible Freeze and Thaw) is a sterile, pre-assembled, ready-to-use freeze container with a unique bag-in-shell system that works seamlessly in any conventional or blast freezer.

  • Platform: Container plus shippers
  • Freezer type: Conventional and blast freezer
  • Controlled freeze/thaw: Possible in blast freezer
  • Load capacity: Depending on freezer type
  • Container range: 2 L - 12 L

Celsius® FFTp (Flexible Freeze and Thaw for Plate Freezer) offers the unique bag-in-shell system, but with a flatter, more compact design to fit perfectly against the surface of a horizontal plate freezer.

  • Platform: Container plus shippers
  • Freezer type: Horizontal plate freezer
  • Controlled freeze/thaw: Yes
  • Load capacity: 200 L per thermal cycle
  • Container range: 6 L - 12 L

AliquoT® automates drug substance distribution to Celsius® containers with high accuracy and cost savings without the risk of tolerance breach.​