Controlled thawing with BioLife ThawSTAR
ThawSTAR® thawing devices for convenient and reproducible thawing of your biological samples in vials and blood bags.
The automated system replaces manual water baths, which are not standardized and carry the risk of over-thawing and contamination. It uses advanced thawing algorithms to deliver a consistent and scalable thawing outcome for your cells.
Benefits of the ThawSTAR system:
- Identical and reproducible thawing outcomes
- Superior quality
- Eliminates the risk of contamination found in water bath thawing processes
- Exceptionally easy use; eliminates operator error
- Minimal space requirement
- Risk-free
- Customizable program settings
- IOPQ packet for comprehensive documentation
BioLife product catalog
ThawSTAR® for Vials
ThawSTAR® cell thawing system
The ThawSTAR® thawing system replaces non-standardized manual methods by controlled thawing of vials according to predefined temperature profiles and can be leveraged early in the R&D phase and scaled into commercial manufacturing and point of care. Several factors, including cell size and the selected cryopreserved media, can play a role in achieving the ideal thaw profile as well as influencing the viability and function. Using advanced algorithms, ThawSTAR® instruments can be customized to cater to the product under development so as to ensure that the ideal thaw rate and cell health level is achieved.
ThawSTAR® Transporter
The ThawSTAR® Transporter is a portable solution for handling and transporting frozen vials from cryostorage with liquid nitrogen or in a -80°C ultra-low temperature freezer to further processing with the automated ThawSTAR® cell thawing instrument. The ThawSTAR® Transporter protects the cells in transit against transient warming and thus ensures maximum cell health.
ThawSTAR® for cryobags
Water-free thawing system for cryobags
ThawSTAR® CB is a water-free thawing system designed to consistently thaw large-volume cryobags early in the R&D phase and be scaled into high-volume commercial manufacturing. The cryobag thawing system eliminates human error, standardizes and streamlines the thawing of cells and thus achieves scalable and reproducible results.
- Automated, algorithm-driven thawing with biosample sensing technology
- The single-use barrier reduces the risk of biosample loss and contamination and positions the cryobags for their ideal thaw performance
- Patented heating technology and sophisticated real-time temperature-driven analytics manage the application of heat and record the biosample temperature for a reliable and reproducible thaw
- Compatible with major cryobag manufacturers and sizes; plus optimized Plug and Play thawing algorithm for cryopreservation conditions
- Intuitive software interface that allows access control, enforcement of QC procedures, optimized thawing algorithms; compatible with common cryobag form factors from popular manufacturers
- Connectivity with chain-of-custody solutions to eliminate sample tracking errors