BioProcessing Containers (BPCs)

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High-quality single-use container solutions

We take pride in providing bioproduction facilities with a range of high-quality storage, transport, and sampling options, including our Thermo Scientific BioProcess Containers (BPCs) and our portfolio of Thermo Scientific Nalgene containers. Our products and services are designed to enhance performance and provide consistency and reliability for your application workflow and processes. With a track record of high-quality products and fast lead times, you can spend less time searching for a solution and more time creating one for the world.

Choose from reliable single-use 2D and 3D bags and tubing assemblies, available with comprehensive supply assurance and lead times.

  • Bioprocess fluid management containers with exceptional reliability
  • Aegis bioprocessing film with superior strength and biocompatibility
  • Design flexibility with quick turnaround times
  • Wide range of products in stock and ready to ship

Choose from a comprehensive product portfolio of low and ultralow particulate products that support your specific application and workflow needs.

  • Designed specifically for the storage and transport of active, high-value pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk intermediates
  • Available in low particulate (compliant with USP <788>) and ultralow particulate (certified to one-third of the allowable USP <788> particulate limits) formats
  • Eliminate setup and post-use cleaning steps with standard and custom bottle assembly systems

Bioprocessing solutions for storage, transport, sampling, and more

Designed to support small to large product volumes, our bioprocessing bags and tubing assemblies, Nalgene bottles, and carboys fulfill a variety of storage, transport, sampling, and waste collection needs. Our solutions help support process optimization and efficiency, and create design flexibility that enables you to fast-track production development. 

Effectively address small-volume liquid handling needs with a variety of standard configurations, available from 50 mL to 50 L.

 

Key features

  • Secure seal Thermo Scientific BioTitan Retention Device
  • Proven, high-quality film
  • 100% integrity testing, lot-based, bacterial endotoxin testing (BET), and particulate analysis testing (PAT)
  • Ease of use with enhanced ergonomics, improved drainage, and user-friendly packaging

Designed specifically for the storage and transport of active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk intermediates, Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles and carboys offer leakproof* storage for sensitive liquids, buffers, media, and more.

 

Key features

  • A tiered portfolio enables you to choose the appropriate product quality for your application
    • Ultralow particulate: Certified to one-third of the allowable USP <788> particulate limits
    • Low particulate: Compliant with USP <788> and produced in ISO 7 clean room
    • Standard: Available in sterile and non-sterile options, and offered in a wide range of resins

These easy-to-order configured solutions include nalgene support containers with preconfigured cap sets and are delivered gamma-irradiated for use right out of the package.

 

Key features

  • Helps eliminate setup and post-use cleaning steps
  • Featuring Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles that provide a fit-for-purpose, sterile, and ready-to-use solution
  • Allows process-specific flexibility with a wide range of bottle sizes

Working within a critical environment necessitates high-quality materials as contamination can quickly spell disaster for what are typically exceedingly sensitive applications.

 

Key features

  • All services and packaging are performed in our ISO 9001–registered facility using certified Class 100 clean rooms with documented traceability
  • Customized container processing, sterilization, and packaging services
  • Diverse portfolio of bottles and containers, with a wide variety of resins and glass

Contain and store bioproduction fluids in these durable, all-purpose vessels.

 

Key features

  • Provide an economical, qualified storage and shipping
  • System for media, buffers, and process liquids
  • Available in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) construction
  • Option for top or bottom drain
  • Support a range of BPCs and tank liner designs

Used for harvesting, handling, and storing large volumes of sterile process liquids such as buffers, culture media, and bulk drug precursors and substances.

 

Key features

  • Films optimized to enable excellent and reproducible cell growth
  • High level of assurance, with automated manufacturing and lot-based endotoxin and particulate testing
  • Made with the BioTitan Retention Device to help minimize the risk of leaks and reduce packaging waste

Our portfolio of Thermo Scientific plastic outer support containers includes plastic vessels that support our BPC products to help meet your large-volume liquid storage, handling, and shipping needs.

 

Key features

  • Robust design and sturdy HDPE/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and PP construction permit multiple uses
  • Collapsible walls fold down for easy storage when bins are not in use
  • Easy stackable storage when either empty or full
  • Clean room units designed with smoother surfaces to help simplify clean-in-place operations

The Thermo Scientific HyPerforma Smartainer 2.0 systems are durable outer support containers made of stainless steel and used in conjunction with single-use BPCs for storage and in-house liquid handling operations of large-volume sterile process liquids.

 

Key features

  • Available in non-jacketed or jacketed options for applications requiring heating and cooling
  • Designed to allow bottom draining from BPCs
  • Modular system with optional accessories for increased mobility and BPC handling

A commitment to exceptional customer experience and partnership

We understand developing important biologics takes time, money, and dedication.

 

As your supplier, we are committed to:

  • High-quality, reliable solutions 
  • Leak and puncture-resistant film 
  • Design flexibility, with quick turnaround times
  • Supply assurance, with in-region manufacturing 
  • Excellent customer experiences

Recycle your single-use bioprocess containers

Advancing sustainability in bioprocessing

* Our guarantee for a leakproof seal is subject to our standard product warranty, as set forth in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Terms and Conditions of Sale. Our products are leakproof under use with our required specifications at ambient temperature and pressure when used with their corresponding closures, when handled properly and secured by the user properly. However, to ensure safe usage, customers are advised to test our containers and closures under the conditions of their planned application. Please contact technicalsupport@thermofisher.com if you need additional information about our products.

Additional resources

Enhance your bioprocessing knowledge with educational content to help you understand issues, solve problems, and make solid decisions.

Deep dive into a targeted collection of scientific application notes, case studies, posters, white papers and more for bioprocessing.

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Thermo Fisher Bioprocessing Portfolio

Upstream bioprocessing

Develop and scale biomanufacturing processes efficiently with trusted technologies and full-service support.

 

Downstream bioprocessing

Streamline downstream biomanufacturing and improve product quality with innovative technologies and outsourcing services to drive efficiency.

Assurance of supply

We strive to support industry growth by investing in capacity and quality systems for a reliable supply of critical materials.