Cytoperm 2 from Thermo Fisher Scientific: a safe solution for cell culture
The Cytoperm 2 CO₂ is an incubator developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific to meet the rigorous needs of laboratories working with cell and tissue cultures. Designed for fields such as pharmaceutical research, vaccine production, cancer research and in vitro fertilisation, this equipment ensures perfectly stable and controlled environmental conditions. The precision of its control system makes it possible to recreate the ideal in vitro environment for cell development and survival.
Contamination prevention is at the heart of the Cytoperm 2 CO₂ design. The hot air sterilisation system reaches 180°C and operates without the need to remove sensors or internal connections. This automated disinfection cycle, validated by certified laboratories, effectively eliminates bacteria, spores, fungi and mycoplasmas. In addition, the pyrolytic germicidal barrier sterilises the humidification water before it enters the culture chamber, preventing the spread of contaminants. The water tank, located outside the chamber, also reduces the risks associated with standing water surfaces.
The Cytoperm 2 CO₂ stands out for the quality of its air heating system. This device maintains a uniform and constant temperature on all internal surfaces, even when the doors are opened frequently. The segmented glass doors allow access to a specific section of the chamber without disturbing the overall atmosphere, thus reducing recovery times and the risk of contamination.
The user benefits from a clear and intuitive control panel that facilitates parameter adjustment and monitoring. The system is equipped with an automatic start function that manages the start-up and calibration of the sensors. Locking functions prevent unauthorised changes to settings, while visual and audible alarms signal any detected anomalies. In the event of a power failure, the device saves the settings and automatically resumes operation once power is restored, ensuring continuous protection of the samples.
CO₂ control is based on a thermal conductivity sensor with automatic calibration, ensuring long-term stability of CO₂ levels and therefore of the pH of the culture media. An oxygen control option is also available to create hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions suitable for specific cultures.