Esco Compounding Pharmacy Equipment

Esco compounding pharmacy equipment includes a complete range of barrier isolators, NSF listed biological safety cabinets and clean benches. Only Esco offers:

• ULPA filters tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles. ULPA filters last as long as conventional HEPA filters and have similar replacement costs.
• ISOCIDE™ antimicrobial coating on all powder coated surfaces eliminates 99.9% of surface bacteria within 24 hours of exposure.
• Barrier isolators and biological safety cabinets utilize stainless steel interiors with coved corners.
• Barrier isolators feature built-in digital airflow and pressure displays.

Isoclean® Pharmacy Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (Recirculating)

Esco Isoclean Pharmacy Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (Recirculating), provides a safe and clean environment for compounding of hazardous, sterile drug preparations in compliance with USP 797* criteria.

Barrier isolation system provides inherently superior sterility compared to open front clean air devices such as laminar flow clean benches and Class II biological safety cabinets. USP797 guidelines specify that isolators may be situated in an area subject to less severe environmental controls compared with open front clean air devices.

When used as part of a system that includes operator aseptic technique training, process validation, expiration setting, product quality maintenance after the CSP leaves the pharmacy, isolators are a cost-effective solution especially for lower-volume pharmacies. They reduce operating and renovation costs, take up less space, and are easier to maintain.

The Isoclean Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (Recirculating) is suitable for work involving hazardous materials, antineoplastic, or cytotoxic compounding applications. The work zone and pass-thru interchange are under negative pressure to the room in order to maintain operator protection in case of a breach in the barrier isolation system.

* United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), Chapter 797(1), enacted January 1, 2004, presents the first enforceable standards for sterile compounding. Following years of patient safety recommendations and professional guidelines, the intent of USP 797 is to set forth the procedural and practical requirements for safe compounding of sterile preparations. The Chapter's requirements are applicable in all practice settings where sterile preparations are compounded.

Key Benefits:

• ISO Class 3 workzone
• Superior operator protection
• Fast purging time
• Motorized height stand
• Compliant to USP 797

Features:

• ULPA filters with a typical efficiency of 99.999% at 0.1 to 0.3 microns provide superior ISO Class 3 air cleanliness, 100 times better than competing products.
• Sentinel Gold™ Microprocessor controller supervises all functions and monitors airflow and pressures in real-time.
• Work zone and pass-thru are under negative pressure to the room in order to maintain operator protection in case of a breach in the barrier isolation system.
• Robust dual-wall construction. The work zone is surrounded by negative pressure plenums at the sides and back. Unique Esco Dynamic Chamber™ plenum surrounds filter seals with negative pressure.
• Ergonomically angled front and oval gloveports improve reach and comfort.
• Safe-change cuff rings permit glove changes with zero risk of contaminating the work zone or pharmacy environment.
• One piece work zone liner with no crevices is easy to clean.
• Esco ISOCIDE antimicrobial coating on all painted surfaces minimizes contamination.
• Sharps disposal system and hydraulic height-adjustable stand are available as options.

Isoclean® Pharmacy Compounding Aseptic Isolator

Esco Isoclean Pharmacy Compounding Aseptic Isolator, provides a safe and clean environment for compounding of non-hazardous, sterile drug preparations and IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797* criteria.

Barrier isolation system provides inherently superior sterility compared to open fronted clean air devices such as laminar flow clean benches and Class II biological safety cabinets. USP797 guidelines specify that isolators may be situated in an area subject to less severe environmental controls compared with open fronted clean air devices.

When used as part of a system that includes operator aseptic technique training, process validation, expiration setting, and product quality maintenance after the CSP leaves the pharmacy, isolators are a cost-effective solution especially for lower-volume pharmacies. They reduce operating and renovation costs, take up less space, and are easier to maintain.

The Isoclean Pharmacy Compounding Aseptic Isolator is suitable for work involving non-hazardous materials. The work zone and pass-thru interchange are under positive pressure to the room in order to maintain sterility in case of a breach in the barrier isolation system. Negative pressure models should be selected for antineoplastic or cytotoxic compounding applications.

*United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), Chapter 797(1), enacted January 1, 2004, presents the first enforceable standards for sterile compounding. Following years of patient safety recommendations and professional guidelines, the intent of USP 797 is to set forth the procedural and practical requirements for safe compounding of sterile preparations. The Chapter's requirements are applicable in all practice settings where sterile preparations are compounded.

Key Benefits:

• ISO Class 3 workzone
• Fast purging time
• Motorized height stand
• Compliant to USP 797

Features:

• ULPA filters with a typical efficiency of 99.999% at 0.1 to 0.3 microns provide superior ISO Class 3 air cleanliness, 100 times better than competing products.
• Sentinel Gold™ Microprocessor controller supervises all functions and monitors airflow and pressures in real-time.
• Work zone and pass-thru interchange are under positive pressure to the room in order to maintain sterility in case of a breach in the barrier isolation system.
• Airlock pass-thru interchange ensures main work zone remains sterile during insertion and removal of items.
• Robust dual-wall construction. All positive pressure work zones are surrounded by negative pressure plenums at the sides and back. Unique Esco Dynamic Chamber™ plenum surrounds filter seals with negative pressure.
• Ergonomically angled front and oval gloveports improve reach and comfort.
• Safe-change cuff rings permit glove changes with zero risk of contaminating the work zone.
• One piece work zone liner with no crevices is easy to clean.
• Esco Isocid™ antimicrobial coating on all painted surfaces minimizes contamination.
• Sharps disposal system and hydraulic height-adjustable stand are available as options.

Cytoculture™ Cytotoxic Safety Cabinets

The Esco Cytoculture Cytotoxic Safety Cabinet is the premium solution for cytotoxic/antineoplastic drug processing, providing the highest level of patient, pharmacist and environmental protection. This revolutionary product builds on Esco's experience of more than 20 years as a global leader in biological safety containment technology.

The unique demands of handling and preparing cytotoxic drugs for use in chemotherapy require a specialized cabinet. As cytotoxic drugs cannot be inactivated by chemical decontamination, Class II biosafety cabinets should not be used. With this in mind, Esco has developed a highly specialized range of cabinets designed especially for handling these potentially dangerous drugs.

Key Benefits:

• Safe filter changing
• Safer dual exhaust filters
• HPA certified to EN 12469

Features:

• Sentinel™ Microprocessor controller supervises all functions.
• Meets the requirements of the European Std. EN 12469 for microbiological safety cabinets.
• Provides you with the highest level of operator safety to protect you and your personnel from the hazardous compounds used in cytotoxic drugs.
• Motorized sash helps simplify transfer of materials into the work zone.
• Highest level of cleanliness within the work zone for patient safety and product cleanliness.
• Esco antimicrobial coating on all painted surfaces.
• Dual long-life ULPA filters for supply and exhaust airflow.
• Additional secondary HEPA exhaust filter.
• Spacious knee room maximizes operator comfort, 245mm (9.6") inward.
• Available in 1.2 and 1.8 m models (4' and 6').