The ISG combines the functionality of the two most common process fabrications (Sterile Access (SA) and GMP) into one assembly, greatly reducing the dead legs of conventional SA and GMP fabrications when a purge valve is required.
This is achieved by providing the purge valve integral to the main body design. By simply rotating the assembly, one fabricated block body can provide three process fabrication orientations; Standard Sterile Access Port and vertical GMP porting above and below the weir. The result is one integral valve assembly, which reduces contact surfaces and hold up volume, while minimizing dimensional envelope and increasing design flexibility.
Patent # 6,401,756
