Specifications

Storage Principle

Samples are stored in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen (< −150°C) without direct contact with liquid nitrogen, thereby reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

Storage Capacity

The system supports high-density storage using racks and canisters, providing:

• Organized sample management
• Easy access
• Complete traceability

Depending on the configuration, storage capacity exceeds 1,500 cryovials.

LN₂ Consumption

• Low evaporation rate
• High-performance thermal insulation
• Reduced liquid nitrogen consumption
• Stable operating conditions

Monitoring and Automation

The integrated monitoring system provides:

• Continuous temperature monitoring
• Liquid nitrogen level monitoring
• Automatic filling (auto-fill)
• Recording of operational parameters

The system also supports remote alarms and integration with laboratory monitoring systems.

Safety and Biosafety

Integrated safety features include:

• Temperature alarms
• LN₂ level alarms
• Controlled user access
• Secure vapor-phase storage

Vapor-phase cryostorage represents the preferred approach for minimizing contamination risks in biobanking applications.

Technical Specifications

• Storage type:
  • Vapor-phase liquid nitrogen
• Storage temperature:
  • < −150°C
• Automatic LN₂ refill
• Low LN₂ evaporation rate
• High-efficiency thermal insulation

Liquid Nitrogen Infrastructure

The installation includes dedicated liquid nitrogen storage and transport vessels (e.g., EURO-CYL 230/4, CHART) to ensure uninterrupted and reliable LN₂ supply for the cryostorage systems.

Applications

• Long-term storage of cell lines
• Storage of hematopoietic and immune cells
• Biobanking
• Cell and gene therapy
• Clinical and research biospecimens