Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets CGA
The Australian Made Cytogard Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets are part-recirculating laminar air flow enclosures with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration of exhaust air and an air barrier at the work opening.
The HEPA-filtered vertical laminar air flow is recirculated in the work zone and creates an ultra-clean work environment for product protection. An air barrier between the operator and the work zone is maintained by a flow of room air into a full-width grille in the work opening.
Overview
Cytogard Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets (CDSC) are designed to provide superior protection for personnel, products, and the environment during the preparation, manipulation, and dispensing of cytotoxic drugs. These cabinets feature advanced system-monitoring technology and unique design elements that enhance safety and ease of use.
Key Features:
- Work Zone Width Options: Available in widths of 90cm, 120cm, or 180cm to accommodate various workspace requirements.
- Free-Standing Design: Includes a floor stand for stability and ease of placement.
- Exhaust Options: Standard right-hand side exhaust, with optional left-hand side or top exhaust configurations available. Top exhaust is ideal for integration with room exhaust systems.
- Advanced Airflow Management: Barrier air mixes with recirculated laminar flow air in a sump underneath the work surface and is exhausted via a HEPA filter located directly under the work tray. All positive pressure zones and filter seals are surrounded by negative pressure zones to contain potentially hazardous aerosols.
Protections Provided:
- Personnel Protection: Protects cabinet users and other staff from exposure to aerosols or vapors generated during the handling of cytotoxic drugs.
- Product Protection: Ensures drug products are prepared in an environment free from particulate and biological contamination.
- Maintenance Personnel Protection: Safeguards maintenance personnel from drug residues that can contaminate filters, fans, and other mechanical components.
Compliance and Certification:
- Standards: Designed and manufactured to comply with AS2252.5, the Australian Standard for cytotoxic drug safety cabinets, which was significantly revised in 2017 to enhance overall protection.
- Historical Context: The need for improved cabinet design led to the publication of AS2567 in 1982, the world's first standard for cytotoxic drug safety cabinets. AS2639, first published in 1983, addresses cabinet use and installation, including cleanroom placement. Revised versions were published in 1994.
- Factory Certification: Each cabinet is factory-certified to meet specified performance requirements.
Additional Features:
- System Monitoring: Advanced monitoring technology for enhanced operational safety.
- Construction: High-quality materials and engineering ensure robust performance and durability.
- Environment and Safety: Negative pressure zones surround all positive pressure zones and filter seals to contain hazardous aerosols.
- Ease of Maintenance: Designed for easy maintenance while ensuring protection from contamination.
Applications:
- Cytotoxic Drug Handling: Provides a safe and aseptic environment for the preparation, manipulation, and dispensing of cytotoxic drugs.
- Chemical Handling: Suitable for handling other drugs and chemicals that require containment and aseptic manipulation.
Cytogard Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets are a critical investment for any facility handling hazardous drugs. Their advanced design, compliance with stringent standards, and robust protective features make them the optimal choice for ensuring the safety of personnel, products, and the environment. Choose Cytogard CDSC for unparalleled protection and reliability in your critical applications.
Technical Data
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BrandAES Environmental
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Models AvailableThree
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Sizes900mm/1200mm/1800mm
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Electrical2A/230V
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Filter TypeHEPA
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Complies WithAS 2252.5
Support & FAQs
At Thermoline, we strive to supply helpful customer support to ensure that you get the most out of our products. We are committed to providing whatever support our customers need, wherever they are in the world. If you can't find your solution in the below FAQs or Knowledge Base, please contact our friendly support team.
- What is a Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet used for?
A Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet, also known as a Cytotoxic Hood, is a type of laboratory equipment designed specifically for handling and storing cytotoxic drugs, which are toxic to cells.
A Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet, also known as a Cytotoxic Hood, is a specialised piece of equipment designed to provide a sterile and safe environment for handling hazardous biological and chemical materials, including cytotoxic drugs. Cytotoxic drugs have toxic effects on cells, often used in chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells. Cytotoxic drugs are known to be highly potent, carcinogenic, and mutagenic.
The cabinet protects workers and the environment from exposure to hazardous drugs and other dangerous substances. It draws in contaminated air from the work area, filters it through a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter, and then releases the clean air back into the room. The cabinet also creates a physical barrier between the worker and the hazardous material being handled, preventing direct contact and potential contamination.
Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets are commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research laboratories, and hospitals where chemotherapy drugs are prepared and administered. These cabinets are essential in ensuring the safety of workers' and patients' safety and preventing contamination of the environment.
- What Australian Standards do I need to know for Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets?
- The need for a new cabinet design led to the publication in 1982 of AS2567, the world’s first standard for cytotoxic drug safety cabinets. AS 2639, first published in 1983, deals with cabinet use and installation, including the location of the cabinet in a special cleanroom. Revised versions of these documents were published in 1994.
- What is the purpose of a Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet?
- The primary purpose of a Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet is to provide a controlled environment for handling these drugs, which can be harmful if they come into contact with skin or are inhaled. A Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinet uses a combination of physical and airflow barriers to prevent the release of cytotoxic drugs into the environment and to protect the user from exposure.
- Can Thermoline arrange installation and commissioning of my cabinet?
- Yes. Our suppliers have service divisions in most Australian states and territories and relies on qualified partners for other geographical locations. Each team is capable of providing on-site installation and NATA certification.
