iP-TEC®
Innovative labware for transporting live cells without freezing them
Product Basics
iP-TEC® labware is an innovative solution for transporting live cells without the need to freeze them. Currently, freezing cells for transport ensures their stability during transit. However, the thawing process can be stressful for cultured cells. Furthermore, the freeze-and-thaw process is time, labor, and material-intensive, increasing the risk of cell damage or destruction. iP-TEC® addresses these problems with a three-tiered packaging solution that maintains a healthy environment for cells during transportation.
Key Features
- Eliminate unnecessary freeze-and-thaw process
- Reduces stress and risk of damages to cells
- Maintains healthy environment for cells during transportation
Technical Information
Challenges in Cell Transportation
There are risks and problems associated with transporting frozen cells, including cell damage, cost, and time. Various challenges also exist when transporting live cells. Factors such as temperature, pH, CO₂, and contamination can alter cells. Furthermore, to prevent bubbles and sloshing, which can stress and damage cells, an excessive amount of medium would be required, adding to unnecessary costs.
Addressing the Challenges
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Existing Challenges | iP-TEC® Solutions | |
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Temperature | The optimal temperature of cell culture largely depends on the body temperature of the host. | Temperature Stabilizer and insulated transportation box can maintain the temperature at 33-36 C for > 150 hours. |
Healthy Environment | Cells have specific optimal environment. Each growth medium’s buffering system depends on CO₂ minute ventilation and bicarbonate concentrations to achieve proper pH and osmotic pressure. | iP-TEC® system with CO₂ pack can maintain 5% CO₂ environment during transportation. |
Contamination /Leakage |
Lack of proper sealing can leads to contamination and leakage. | Silicone rubber cover, complimented with iP-TEC® secondary containers provides proper seal. |
Medium | Air in the container can cause sloshing, which results in shear force applied to cells. To avoid this, medium is used in excess to fill the container fully. | The unique iP-TEC® Flask-25 requires about 55% less culture medium to fill to capacity compared to other 25cm² flasks. |
Variety | There are various cell types, 3D tissues, and culture conditions | iP-TEC® labware consists of various plates, flask and containers to address different type of cells and culture conditions. |
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Building an iP-TEC® System
A complete iP-TEC system for live cell transportation includes a primary, secondary, and tertiary container with supplementary parts. Each component can be purchased for your cell transportation needs. Custom components are also available. Please contact us for more information regarding customizable containers.
Primary Containers & Components
Designed to reduce the amount of medium and allow ventilation as necessary.
Secondary Containers & Components
Securely fasten and protect various sizes of primary components. Sealed and vented options are available.
Tertiary Containers & Components
Maintain an ideal temperature range to prevent degradation of the cells during transport.
How to use the Open vessel Live Transportation Device
Specification
- Manufactured by:
Sanplatec Corp.
1-3 2-chome Doshin, Kita-ku Osaka 530-0035 JAPAN
Pricing
iP-TEC® Primary Containers & Components
- Various kinds of primary container (ex. flask, dish, well-plate, etc.)
- Designed to fit securely within a secondary transport container
- Breathable systems for O₂/CO₂ and closed systems are available
- SKU: 28448
- Qty: 100 pcs
- Price: $340.00
- SKU: 28643
- Qty: 10 pcs
- Price: $110.00
φ38
- SKU: 28640
- Qty: 6 pcs
- Price: $275.00
φ50
- SKU: 28641
- Qty: 6 pcs
- Price: $275.00
Closed Type
- SKU: 28635
- Price: $415.00
Vent Type
- SKU: 28636
- Price: $415.00
Comlete Set
- SKU: 28637S
- Silicon cap (60 pcs) + Main Unit (240 pcs) + 8-hole rack
- Price: $1,105.00
Silicon Cap Only
- SKU: 28637
- Qty: 60 pcs
- Price: $690.00
Main Unit Only
- SKU: 28638
- Qty: 240 pcs
- Price: $415.00
8-hole Rack
- SKU: 28639
- Qty: 1 pcs
- Price: $48.00
φ35
1 Set
- SKU: 28504P
- Price: $33.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28505P
- Price: $296.00
φ60
1 Set
- SKU: 28506P
- Price: $36.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28507P
- Price: $324.00
φ90
1 Set
- SKU: 28508P
- Price: $49.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28509P
- Price: $441.00
6 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28488P
- Price: $110.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28489P
- Price: $990.00
12 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28490P
- Price: $116.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28491P
- Price: $1,044.00
24 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28492P
- Price: $123.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28493P
- Price: $1,107.00
96 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28494P
- Price: $178.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28495P
- Price: $1,602.00
6 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28488
- Price: $41.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28489
- Price: $369.00
12 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28490
- Price: $41.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28491
- Price: $369.00
24 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28492
- Price: $41.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28493
- Price: $369.00
96 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28494
- Price: $41.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28495
- Price: $369.00
6 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28496
- Price: $69.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28497
- Price: $621.00
12 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28498
- Price: $75.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28499
- Price: $675.00
24 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28500
- Price: $82.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28501
- Price: $738.00
96 Well Plate
1 Set
- SKU: 28502
- Price: $137.00
10 Sets
- SKU: 28503
- Price: $1,233.00
iP-TEC® Secondary Containers & Components
- Sealed secondary containers
- Keep the corresponding primary components flat and stationary during transport.
- CO₂ pouches are available to regulate gas transfer within the vented container
Complete Set
- SKU: 28516S
- Price: $228.00
Secondary Container
- SKU: 28516
- Price: $109.00
Mesh Cushion (20mm Thickness)
- SKU: 28530
- Price: $7.00
Mesh Cushion (30mm Thickness)
- SKU: 28531
- Price: $7.00
CO₂ Pack (20pcs)
- SKU: A-63
- Price: $105.00
Complete Set
- SKU: 28451
- Price: $37.00
Tray Only (6 sets)
- SKU: 28452
- Price: $27.00
Absorbent Sheet Only (36 sheets)
- SKU: 28453
- Price: $98.00
iP-TEC® Tertiary Containers & Components
- Variety of sizes depending on your transportation and storage requirements
- Different designs suitable for travel within a lab network or long-distance can be paired with temperature stabilizers
36ºC / 24ºC
- SKU: 28457 / 28483
- Price: $137.00
- SKU: 28524
- Price: $3,660.00
w/36ºC Temperature Stabilizer (2pcs)
- SKU: 28466
- Price: $405.00
w/24ºC Temperature Stabilizer (2pcs)
- SKU: 28487
- Price: $405.00
w/36ºC Temperature Stabilizer (6pcs)
- SKU: 28465
- Price: $1,260.00
w/24ºC Temperature Stabilizer (6pcs)
- SKU: 28485
- Price: $1,260.00
Box Only
- SKU: 28463
- Price: $438.00>
w/36ºC Temperature Stabilizer (5pcs)
- SKU: 28481
- Price: $2,030.00
w/24ºC Temperature Stabilizer (5pcs)
- SKU: 28486
- Price: $2,030.00
Box Only
- SKU: 28482
- Price: $1,345.00
w/36ºC Temperature Stabilizer (6pcs)
- SKU: 28462
- Price: $2,300.00
w/24ºC Temperature Stabilizer (6pcs)
- SKU: 28484
- Price: $2,300.00
Box Only
- SKU: 28460
- Price: $1,478.00
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES