Thermo Fisher CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System for Gentle Cell Processing

The Thermo Fisher CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System Unit 3 is a compact, sterile, closed system designed for gentle and efficient cell processing. It employs counterflow centrifugation technology to enable cell washing, concentration, and separation with minimal shear stress, critical for maintaining cell viability in cell therapy and biotechnology research applications.

Key technical specifications include:

The system integrates a peristaltic pump and computer-controlled pinch valves for precise flow control, and features a camera for monitoring. It supports rapid, reproducible workflows essential in molecular diagnostics, gene editing, and bioprocessing pipelines. Its closed system architecture is critical for sterile handling in cell therapy workflows including buffer exchange and cell enrichment.

The CTS Rotea system is widely adopted in synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, and biomedical engineering research, offering flexible options for input volumes and gentle cell handling to optimize recovery of sensitive cell types. Included is a standard power cord and compatibility with Thermo Fisher's single-use kits (CTS™ Rotea™ Single-Use, Full Flow, and Hi-Flow Kits), which are essential consumables for operational integrity.

This system undergoes comprehensive functional testing covering initialization, software communication, valve and pump operation, camera function, door locking mechanism, LEDs, and user controls to ensure reliable performance for demanding clinical and research environments.

Ideal for laboratories focused on live-cell imaging, flow cytometry sample prep, and cellular product manufacturing, the CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifuge combines precision engineering with scalable throughput suited for advanced molecular biology and bioprocess development workflows.

Technical manuals and quick start guides are available to support implementation and training, with options for remote and on-site installation assistance.

This unit's design and functionality make it a critical tool in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular cloning workflows, providing consistent results with minimized shear-induced cell damage. Its compact footprint conserves valuable laboratory space, making it popular among clinical diagnostics and academic research institutions requiring sterile, high-throughput cell processing.