3-channel flow cell

NB.22

The IBI 3-channel Flow Cell (formerly Stovall 3-channel Flow Cell) is designed as a one-time use, affordable, sterile 3-channel flow cell apparatus for the creation of biofilms. This device allows for real-time, direct, non-destructive, on-line examination of biofilms with either a traditional transmission light microscope or a scanning confocal laser microscope which will produce a 3-D image of the biofilm.

The 3-channel flow cell is gamma irradiated and comes complete with bubble trap (ACCFL0002) and peristaltic pump tubing and connective tubing. The 3-channel flow cell contains a #1 Glass cover slip. The underside of this cover slip is where the biofilm will attach and grow. When the experiment is complete, the cover slip is cut using a hand-held glass cutter (ACCFL0014) and removed along with the biofilm.

• The 3 separate channels allow for the simultaneous growth of 3 individual biofilms in the same cell.
• Luer connectors in the effluent tubing (downstream from the cell) allow for collection of effluent for further analysis.
• 3-channel full assembly measures 91 inches long including cell and tubing.
• Included bubble trap captures air bubbles before they reach the cell and also smooth peristaltic pump pulsations.
• System comes sterilized (gamma irradiated) and ready for use.
• Culture media bottles and peristaltic pump purchased separately.

γ-irradiated

IBI FLCAS0001