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"As a biosimilar company, we investigate whether our products are similar to reference material, and use the MFI to perform comparability and stability. We must test samples from a variety of sources... for all these samples, we chose the automated MFI with Bot1 because a manual-only system just wouldn't have enough throughput."
Yuhwa Lee, Research Engineer, Samsung Bioepis
"We’re able to do extended analysis with images provided by MFI and then bridge this data with other techniques to identify and rapidly classify particles in solution. This helps our clients understand their products better and ensure they are providing the highest quality product to their patients."
Amber Fradkin, Ph.D., Associate Director, Particle Characterization Core Facility, KBI Biopharma
"MFI technology has allowed us to better understand what conditions promote stability of our therapeutic molecules, which ensures that only world-class medicines are delivered to patients."
Stephanie Davies, Ph.D., Formulation Sciences, MedImmune
Micro-Flow Imaging™ combines the direct imaging capabilities of digital microscopy with the precise control of microfluidics. What does that get you? High resolution images with 85% sampling efficiency, more precise counts and sizing with full morphological detail for all sub-visible particles in your sample and the complete confidence that you can accurately identify every possible type—from protein aggregates to air bubbles.
Images of the sample are captured as it passes through the flow cell's sensing zone. Every particle in every image is then analyzed to create a database of particle count, size, transparency and morphology (or shape). And you'll have visual verification on the spot, as images are displayed in real-time. You can also display the results for many samples at once, which makes it easy to monitor stability and comparability.
Description | MFI 5100 | MFI 5200 |
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Size Range | 2 to 300 µm | 1 to 70 µm |
Percent of Sample Analyzed | >85% — entire size range | >85% — entire size range |
Depth of Field (DOF) | 400 µm | 100 µm |
Flow Cell Depth | 400 µm — DOF matched | 100 µm — DOF matched |
Analysis Rate | 200 µL/min | 150 µL/min |
Maximum Concentration (@2.5 µm) | 175,000 particles/mL | 900,000 particles/mL |
Automation | High Throughput Bot1 Autosampler (optional) | |
Sample Loading Options |
Pipette tip: 1 mL manual insertion, 1 mL Autosampler Syringe barrel 2 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL manual insertion BD Hypak™ Syringe Introduction Adapter: 1 mL, 2 mL |
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Flow Cell Coatings | Non-coated, hydrophobic, custom | |
Precision Stirring |
Variable speed control: 200-2,000 RPM Compatible with syringe barrel usage |
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Data Output |
Chart formats: histograms, scatterplots, trend charts Image formats: uncompressed TIFF(analysis), compressed JPG(storage) |
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Particle Count Parameters | Particle count, concentration, mass, volume | |
Morphology Parameters | Size (ECD), maximum feret diameter, aspect ratio, circularity, area, perimeter, intensity | |
Customized Analysis Filters | Combine two or more image and count parameters in a filter, for up to 511 different custom analysis filters | |
MFI View System Software (MVSS) See product brochure for full details |
Method-based analysis protocols Time - resolved analysis and data compression for storage 21 CFR Part 11 enabling features Secure access with comprehensive audit / log files Fully compatible with MFI View Analysis Suite(MVAS) |
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MFI View Analysis Suite (MVAS) See product brochure for full details |
Review images, parametric data and trend charts Isolate sub - populations using find - similar function Create multi - node filters with real - time feedback Overlay and compare data sets Generate comprehensive reports with multiple categories Create analysis templates for repeat use |
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Dimensions |
MFI 5000 Alone: 23.97 in W X 17.01 in D X 12.00 in H With Bot1 Autosampler: 23.97 in W X 17.01 in D X 26.20 in H |