Thermo Fisher Gibco CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System Unit 3 for Cell Processing

The Thermo Fisher Gibco CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System Unit 3 is a compact, closed-system instrument designed for high-efficiency, gentle cell processing in advanced biotechnological workflows. Utilizing counterflow centrifugation, it enables precise cell washing, concentration, and separation with minimal shear stress, supporting critical applications in cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, and biomanufacturing.

Key technical specifications include:

• Centrifugal force: up to 3000 x g for efficient cell sedimentation
• Centrifuge chamber volume: 10 mL, accommodating cell counts ranging from 5 × 10^7 to 5 × 10^9 per load
• Peristaltic pump flow rates: 5–110 mL/min (standard kit) and 30–160 mL/min (Hi-Flow kit), suitable for flexible process scaling
• Input volume range: 50 mL to 20 L, enabling both research-scale and clinical manufacturing sample handling
• Output cell concentration: adjustable between 5 × 10^6 to 3 × 10^8 cells/mL, ensuring customizable concentration levels for downstream applications
• Maximum fluid density: 1.10 g/mL
• Device weight: approximately 20 kg, allowing for a compact footprint in bioprocessing labs

The system supports sterile, closed workflows essential in gene editing, synthetic biology, and regenerative medicine, making it a vital instrument for bioprocess engineers and cell therapy developers. It features customizable flow control, reliable peristaltic pumping, and integrated quality checks including a camera and secure door lock, enhancing reproducibility and user safety.

This unit includes the standard power cord and is tested for operational readiness, including software communication, valve functionality, and visual hardware checks. The CTS Rotea system is widely adopted for buffer exchange, cell enrichment, and gentle cell washing, critical steps in maintaining high cell viability and maximizing recovery rates in complex cell manipulation protocols.

Overall, the CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifuge is engineered to facilitate scalable, sterile cell processing with minimal manual intervention—ideal for applications across biotechnology research, clinical diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where reproducible, gentle cell handling is paramount.