W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Enable easier and more efficient multi-product processing Preventing cross-contamination of products during research and development work is often a concern. Freeze-drying in open trays, containers or vials can lead to contamination of laboratory freeze-drying equipment that can be difficult to clean. In situations where a lyophilizer may need to be used for multiple products, GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Containers can significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination and product loss due to fly-out. These features help to provide: Increased consistency and accuracy of results during research and testing Maintained purity and sterility of early phase compounds being studied Reduced costs and time associated with cleaning, and often sterilizing, between each run Realize the Benefits of GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Containers Reduce or eliminate timely and cumbersome cleaning and cleaning validation Improve product sterility assurance Enhance worker safety Optimize operations throughput by enabling shorter cycles Enable multi-drug processing with reduced risk of cross-contamination Ideal for research studies, scale-up evaluations, and lyophilization cycle definition GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Containers are constructed of polypropylene and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The microporous ePTFE membrane is incorporated in a removable screw-top, protecting the product from cross-contamination and offering the perfect balance between vapor transmission rate and barrier properties. The ePTFE tray surface is: chemically inert liquid resistant / hydrophobic biocompatible non-particulating thermal stable