Terumo Quantum Cell Expansion System

Description

The Quantum Cell Expansion System is an automated system for growing adherent and suspension cells in a functionally closed environment.The term “functionally closed” is often used in the FDA‑regulated blood and blood component industry to describe systems that are closed at the point of manufacture except for tubing with pre‑connected sterile barrier filters on spike and port connections, and/or openings that only allow flow out of the system. Under this definition, the Quantum system is functionally closed, as it contains a sterile barrier between the Cell Expansion Set and any external openings. The system also has mechanisms in place for adding media, loading cells, harvesting cells, and taking samples without opening the system. The Quantum system includes an incubator and a cell expansion set used for expanding different cell types. The cell expansion set has a hollow-fiber bioreactor, an intracapillary (IC) circulation loop, an extracapillary (EC) circulation loop, bags, and other components necessary for the cell expansion process. The system also includes a touch screen that enables the operator to communicate with the system. Well maintained by means of a maintenance contract with Terumo. Warranty is based on the maintenance contract.