Abstract: A sterile foam breaking system, (14, 42, 52) includes a foam collector (20) having an opening (26), configured to be disposed in a source (12) which generates foam. The sterile foam breaking system (14, 42, 52) further includes a non-coated type suction unit (23) coupled to the foam collector (20). The non-contact type suction unit (23) is configured to transfer the foam via the opening (26) of the foam collector (20) and break a portion of the foam to generate a first quantity of liquid droplets. The sterile foam breaking system (14, 42, 52) additionally includes a foam breaking unit (28, 44, 54) coupled to the non-contact type suction unit (23). The foam breaking unit (28, 44, 54) is configured to receive remaining portion of the foam and the first quantity of liquid droplets and break the remaining portion of the foam to generate a second quantity of liquid droplets.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing gas bubbles in a bioprocessing system includes a body portion having a underside surface, and an opening in the body portion. The body portion is configured for placement within a bioreactor vessel such that the underside surface of the body portion is disposed in a liquid within the bioreactor vessel. The underside surface of the body portion is configured to divert rising gas bubbles in the liquid towards the opening.

Abstract: A component management apparatus for a bioprocessing system includes a frame having a plurality of segments, including at least a first segment and a second segment pivotably connected to the first segment such that at least the second segment is movable between a closed position and an open position, and at least one mounting bracket connected to the frame for connection of a bioprocess component.

Abstract: A mixing system (10) including a base module (12), a mixing unit (26), and an enclosure (14). The base module (12) includes a base support (16), a drive unit (18) disposed within the base support (16), a drive shaft (22) coupled to the drive unit (18), and a drive head (24) coupled to the drive unit (18) via the drive shaft (22) and disposed within the base support (16). The drive head (24) includes a first magnet (25). The mixing unit (26) includes a guide element (28) and an agitator (30) slidably coupled to the guide element (28). The agitator (30) includes a second magnet (32) and at least one vane (34). The enclosure (14) is coupled to the base support (16) encloses the guide element (28) and the agitator (30). The drive unit (18) and the drive head (24) are configured to generate a linear pulsating movement of the agitator (30) along the guide element (28) for mixing a fluid medium (47) within the enclosure (14).

Abstract: A device (30) includes a base connector (32) having an opening (33) and an impeller connector (64) coupled to the base connector (32). The impeller connector (64) has a through-passage (66) aligned with the opening (33) of the base connector (32). Further, the device (30) includes a flexible tube (34) having a first end (36) and a second end (40), where the first end (36) of the flexible tube (34) is coupled to the impeller connector (64). Furthermore, the device (30) includes a seal component (38) and an impeller (42) coupled to the second end (40) of the flexible tube (34). Additionally, the device (34) includes an enclosure (46) disposed enclosing the impeller (42), the flexible tube (34), the impeller connector (64), and the base connector (32).

Abstract: Systems (100, 700) and method for probe angle adjustment in bioreactor vessels are provided. The system (100) comprises a reactor vessel (110) having a reaction chamber (113), wherein the reaction chamber (113) has at least one opening (111). A probe support bar assembly (200, 300) is mounted on the reactor vessel (110) and a sensing probe (114) is mounted on the probe support bar (112) and the sensing probe (114) passes through the opening (111) on the reaction chamber (113). Movement of the probe support bar assembly (200, 300) changes the angle of inclination of sensing probe (114) inside the reaction chamber (113).

Abstract: A bioreactor vessel includes a bottom, a peripheral sidewall, the bottom and the peripheral sidewall defining an interior space for receiving a flexible bioprocessing bag, a recess in the bottom for receiving a base plate of the flexible bioprocessing bag, and a locking mechanism configured to retain the base plate in the recess.