Application

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor is a ready-to-use and disposable filtration unit for microbiological analysis of beverages and in-process water

Components

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor consists of a base bottom port hole and cap funnel and lid adapter

Features and Benefits

Convenient and easy to use Sterilized, ready-to-use device, saves time and expense Reduce laboratory workload Faster filtration rate due to larger surface area

General description

The 55-Plus^™ Monitor is a disposable filtration unit designed to recover microorganisms in beverages and in-process water. The filtration unit can filter sample volumes up to 100 mL and convert the disassembled unit to a culture dish. The base consists of a gridded MF-type membrane bonded to an AP10 absorbent pad. The port design allows air to escape and prevents the membrane from bowing upon introducing a nutrient. The plastic adapter is used to make a connection between the 55-Plus^™ Monitor and a No. 8, one hole (3/8” I.D.) neoprene stopper. A graduated, 110 mL funnel fits onto the base and has a funnel lid with a built-in magnifying “glass” to aid in the examination of discrete, pinpoint colonies. The 55-Plus^™ monitors have 50% more filtration area than conventional 47 mm filter holders and devices, resulting in faster flow rates.The 55-Plus^™ Monitor has been exposed to gamma irradiation to reduce its ambient microbial load.

Legal Information

55-PLUS is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany