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Key Benefits of the A2 Pharmacy Isolator

Electronic Controls

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator has electronic controls which control or monitors all functions including:

• Pressure both negative and positive
• Air change rate in the main and transfer chambers
• Integrity of vacuum systems-automatically turns on a back up pump in case of system integrity failure.
• Electrical supply monitoring which includes an audible alarm
• Leak testing the unit
• Monitors and controls opening of outer and inner system doors

One Piece Stainless Steel Unit

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator is one piece with radiused corners for easy sterilization. Competitive systems have bolted on transfer chambers. One of our 4 glove competitive systems process module consists of 2 pieces bolted together.

Height Adjustment

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator height adjustment is electronic, and self adjusts each side, while competitors feature a manual crank or wrench.

Foot Pedal

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator has an adjustable foot pedal for comfort, and has a foot switch for opening the inner doors for access to the transfer chamber.

Anti Chambers

Access the anti-chambers are angled towards the operator for access while competitive systems are in a flat plane. The A2 door has a quick release vacuum seal, while competitive doors rely on hinges and clamps. Hinges and clamps can create points of contamination.

Controlled Access to Main Chamber

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator air quality in the chamber adjusts to its required level automatically before access is granted to the main chamber. There is no evidence of this on competitive units.

Ease Of Maintenance

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator main window, and access ports are on a quick release vacuum seal. This allows immediate access for sterilization, and validation. Competitive systems have a bolted window, and access chamber.

Power Failure Protection

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator has a UPS (Uninterruptible power supply) system for emergency power back up. .

Validation

The A2 Pharmacy Isolator has built in validation ports to assess air quality. There is no evidence of this on competitive units.

Gloves

Any gloves currently used in hospital settings with a rolled ends can be used with the A2 Pharmacy Isolator.