Microbiology & sterility
Microbial air sampler (active air sampler)
Draws a known volume of air across an agar plate so that airborne microorganisms are collected and can be counted as cfu per m³. Used for active viable air monitoring of clean rooms, isolators and LAF units.
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotech
- Hospitals and compounding pharmacies
- Medical devices
- Food & beverage
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Each use
- Sanitise the external surfaces and head
- Check the head holes are not blocked
Weekly / per campaign
- Sterilise heads by autoclaving where validated
- Check battery health
Annual (or as per manufacturer)
- Airflow calibration against a traceable flow meter
- Manufacturer service: fan, sensor and seals
- Review of collection efficiency data for the head type
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Air sampler
- Follow cleanroom gowning when sampling in classified areas.
- Handle autoclaved heads with heat-resistant gloves.
- Treat incubated plates as potentially infectious.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Air sampler in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.