Why Single Use Systems Are The Optimal Solution When Storing And Shipping Frozen Substances

It has become standard procedure to geographically detach the processing of biopharmaceutical substances from production of the final medicinal drug product: Large batches of the active ingredient are being manufactured at one location; the ingredient is then divided into many smaller frozen units that are shipped to various sites around the globe for the final processing.

By now, integrated single use freeze-thaw systems with single use bags, hoses and connectors have become standard as they offer higher efficiency and flexibility while at the same time being more cost-effective. The freezing of biopharmaceutical substances in single use containers offers manufacturers of biopharmaceutical drugs has several advantages.