Membrane filtration system for bioburden and water testing
Ensure accurate microbial detection and efficient filtration in your testing workflow with our advanced system, designed for precision and compliance in demanding quality control environments.

Filters and Tests Microbial Contamination in Liquids
The Milliflex Oasis® Membrane Filtration System from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, enhances productivity in microbial contamination detection for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and beverage industries. It features touch-free membrane transfer, integrating seamlessly into testing workflows for sterile injectables, bottled water, and biopharmaceuticals. This system’s automation ensures reliability, supports continuous or manual operations, and complies with EP/USP/ISO standards, making it ideal for high-throughput laboratory environments. With rapid microbial testing capabilities, the Milliflex® Quantum and EZ-Fluo™ systems deliver quick, accurate results—reducing downtime and ensuring robust quality control. The system’s robust construction allows for efficient cleaning, while comprehensive service support guarantees optimal performance and compliance.
Benefits
- Streamlines microbial testing, reducing time-to-result for faster decision-making.
- Ensures compliance with international standards, enhancing product safety and reliability.
- Enhances productivity with seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Minimizes human error with automated, touch-free membrane transfer.
- Provides flexibility with both continuous and manual operation capabilities.
- Applications
- Raw materials,Water testing,Food safety,Cosmetics,Finished products,Beverage testing,Biopharmaceuticals,Microbiological analysis,Drug development,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Biologics,Bottled mineral water,Face creams,Sterile injectables,Tablets,Api powders,Purified water samples,Yogurt,Canned vegetables,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Water Purification,Raw Material Preparation,Bioburden Testing Preparation
- Steps after
- Microbial Culture,Bioburden Testing,Pharmaceutical Analysis,Quality Control,Sterility Testing
- Input ingredients
- water,raw materials,pharmaceutical samples,cosmetics samples,microbial contamination samples,filterable samples
- Output ingredients
- microbial safety,bioburden testing results,clean water,pharmaceutical analysis,culture media,microbiology test results
- Market info
- Merck is known for its focus on life sciences, healthcare, and performance materials, offering products like pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and high-tech materials. It has a strong reputation for innovation and quality in these sectors.
- Filtration type
- Membrane filtration
- Automation
- Touch-free membrane transfer
- Detection type
- Fluorescent-based technology
- System type
- All-in-one membrane filtration system
- System application
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics
- Pump type
- Vacuum pump
- Funnel type
- Sterilized,disposable
- Filter type
- S-Pak® individually packed
- Filter size
- High volume applications
- Testing speed
- Rapid microbial detection
- Process control
- Non-destructive methods
- Water testing integration
- In-process water testing
- Sample processing
- Closed,ready-to-use system
- System Innovation
- Milliflex Oasis® and EZ-Fluo™ systems
- Regulatory compliance
- International pharmacopoeia specifications
- Training and validation
- Available service offering
- Packing compatibility
- Individually packed filters
- Filter replacement
- EZ-Pak® Dispenser Curve
- Result reliability
- Regulatory compliance enhancement
- System reliability
- Improved productivity and control
- Contamination control
- Rapid identification capability
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Changeover time
- Minimal (rapid transfer of membranes)
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized for reduced time-to-result
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Air incorporation control
- Not Applicable
- Microbiological Testing
- Pharmaceutical,Cosmetics,Water
- System Type
- All-in-one
- Membrane Size
- Not specified
- Funnel Size
- Disposable
- Control Panel Type
- Touch-free
- System Integration
- Touch-free membrane transfer
- Membrane Filter Packs
- 150 filters per pack
- Manifold Type
- Vacuum manifold
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / LCD
- Integration possibilities
- With existing systems / Modular systems
- Discharge method
- Manual / Automatic
- Compact footprint
- Yes