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Barkey vialguard pro

Controlled dry thawing and heating for upright positioned vials at variable temperature

When working with valuable small-volume samples, precision and efficiency are key. The Barkey vialguard pro features upright vial thawing, ensuring maximum sample recovery while maintaining integrity. Designed for QC laboratories, cell banks, and cGMP environments, the Barkey vialguard pro is an essential solution for secure, reliable, and contamination-free thawing.

Stand-Up Confidence

Upright thawing is a gold standard in QC routines. With the Barkey vialguard pro, vials are thawed in an upright position to prevent product adherence or contact with the vial stopper.

Fine-Tuned Confidence

Thaw several vials simultaneously. Most commercially available cryovials and vials are compatible. Precision temperature ranges  from +25 °C to +45 °C to accommodate many protocols, and four customizable programs are included.

Consistent Confidence

Facilitate SOP adherence and support GMP/GLP compliance with consistent operation of the Barkey vialguard pro. Its flexible cushions envelop vials with gentle heat from top to bottom without the need for constant oversight.

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How Our Dry Thawing Works

Our dry thawing technology uses flexible and durable cushions that are filled with a continuously circulating warming fluid set to your desired temperature for uniform heat distribution. As the cushions securely surround the surface area of each vial, they transfer heat without risk of  contamination. Vial holders help to maximize surface contact with the heating cushions while simplifying sample handling in the lab.

Designed for ease of use, the system requires minimal maintenance, with cushion water replacement needed only once per year. Unlike open water baths, which pose a contamination risk due to microbial exposure, Barkey’s closed-loop system ensures a safe, controlled, and contamination-free thawing environment.

Low Maintenance, High Quality

Designed for ease of use, the Barkey vialguard pro requires minimal maintenance, with annual cushion water replacement. Unlike open water baths, which pose a contamination risk due to microbial exposure, Barkey’s closed-loop system ensures a safe, controlled, and contamination-free thawing environment.

Maximal Recovery

Ensuring sample integrity during thawing is critical, especially for small-volume, high-value samples used in cell and gene therapy and biobanking. With a design especially suited for efficiency and scalability, the Barkey vialguard pro accommodates multiple vials simultaneously, maintaining uniform thawing conditions for all samples.

Validation Support Services

Ensure compliance and operational excellence with Azenta’s expert Validation Support Services. Our knowledgeable teams provide dedicated support for Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), helping you seamlessly meet regulatory requirements.

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Technical Data Barkey vialguard pro

Product

Barkey vialguard pro

Power supply

220-240 V 50/60 Hz or
100-120 V 50/60 Hz

Set temperature

+25 °C to +45 °C

Dimensions

340 x 600 x 320 mm (W x D x H)

Weight without filling

21 kg

Filling quantity

9 liters

Interfaces/devices

Barcode scanner (optional), Ethernet port

Safety class

I, protective earthing

Certification

CE

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