New MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator from Panasonic demonstrates exceptional control and optimises cell culture productivity

New MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators from Panasonic deliver outstanding quality in performance, maximise cell culture efficiency and provide optimum results and reproducibility. Designed specifically for the safe, consistent cultivation of successful cell lines, this latest innovation offers the very highest levels of precision, security and ease of use.

The Panasonic MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators incorporate several pioneering technologies. Integrated shelf supports provide space to store more cultures, delivering increased work efficiency. They also reduce the risk of contamination by providing greater ease of use during cleaning.  This is supported by the new full colour LCD touch screen, which gives clear information on incubator status (chamber temperature, CO2 level, door open status and alarms) with easy access to functions for fast, convenient set-up. Finally, a new USB port allows users to optimise cell culture protocols and observe standard operating procedures by conveniently transferring data to a USB stick.

Enhanced insulation performance and lower energy consumption means users can achieve improved culture conditions, along with a reduction in electrical running costs [1]. In addition, a new optional electric door lock with password provides enhanced security for cultures.

The latest Panasonic incubators benefit from a Direct heat and air jacket system for high precision temperature control and rapid recovery after door openings, ensuring that cultures are always held in their optimum environments. Dual IR CO2 sensors also maintain close control of crucial chamber conditions, minimising the effect of temperature and humidity changes for outstanding control and fast recovery. A precise culture environment is further ensured by advanced PID control of CO2 and temperature.

In order to maintain optimum levels of protection, MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators incorporate Panasonic’s InCu saFe® copper-enriched stainless steel interior and optional Safe Cell® UV technology, with a new increased UV lamp life which sterilises against airborne and water pan contaminants. Furthermore, the optional H2O2 vapour sterilisation cycle also provides a complete, validatable decontamination with a downtime of less than 3 hours.

The MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator delivers a precisely controlled environment for sensitive cell cultures, allows optimum protection of cell cultures and increased work efficiency.

Moreover these new Panasonic incubators are certified as a Class IIa Medical Device (93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC) for medical purposes of culturing cells, tissues, organs and embryos.

For more information, please visit www.biomedical.panasonic.eu

1. Compared to previous Panasonic 170 litre CO2 incubators