Nova Biomedical BioProfile FLEX2 Automated Cell Culture Analyzer

Nova Biomedical BioProfile FLEX2 Automated Cell Culture Analyzer

What is this equipment used for?

• Cell culture analysis: Helps laboratories monitor key chemical and metabolic parameters in cell-culture fluids, particularly in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Osmolality measurement: Measures the concentration of dissolved particles in a liquid, commonly reported in mOsm/kg. This is important for controlling cell-culture media and process conditions.

• Quality control: Supports monitoring of culture conditions during cell growth, production, and process development.

Key specifications

According to Nova Biomedical’s product information, the FLEX2 can measure up to 16 parameters, depending on configuration.

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What do CDV and OSM48 mean?

• CDV: Cell Density and Viability module, which assesses cell concentration and the proportion of viable cells.

• OSM48: A 48-position osmometer module that automates osmolality measurements across multiple samples.

The manufacturer’s manual distinguishes the OSM48 from the alternative OSM20 module. They require different sample tubes, so the correct consumables must be used.

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If you are considering buying a used unit

Before purchasing, verify:

• Whether all modules (chemistry, gases, CDV and OSM48) are installed and working.

• Calibration and quality-control results.

• Availability and cost of sensor cards, reagents, calibration solutions and osmometer tubes.

• Software access, service history, warranty and installation support.

• Whether the seller has tested actual measurements, rather than only confirming that the instrument powers on.

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