How to choose the right microbial air sampler

Microbial monitoring is an essential step for complying with GMP regulations in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing. For air monitoring, active air samplers must efficiently collect viable particles and be validated according to EN 17141 or ISO 14698 requirements. Efficiency can be determined by flow rate accuracy and sampling time, which together determine the volume of sampled air.

To ease decision making, environmental monitoring specialist Merck details the main criteria for selecting the right instrument that suits each manufacturer’s specific purpose and unique requirements.

Whether this is a portable sampler, isolator and RABS sampler, or one that integrates continuous monitoring, a HEPA filter or touch display, this guide illustrates the key technical features and considerations for cleanroom suitability, data integrity and compliance and more.

As more manufacturers strengthen their digitalisation capabilities, the need for data transmission into a LIMS or a data management system may already be a necessary requirement for environmental monitoring. So an air sampler with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi data transfer is essential for such facilities.

Merck also present an easy-to-use product comparison table to help manufacturers choose the right sampler for their environmental monitoring needs.

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