SMARTFREEZER® EVO Lab – the automated freezer from Angelantoni Life Science

SMARTFREEZER® EVO Lab – the automated storage system

Traditional liquid nitrogen tanks have many advantages, however, there are significant drawbacks when it comes to risks and complications with storage and retrieval of valuable samples, these risks include: 

• Danger to the operator when working with liquid nitrogen 
• Potential to lose samples in the drawer 
• Lack of traceability 
• No built-in sample management 
• Security implications 
• Unnecessary exposure of samples to room temperature 

It is vital that valuable biological samples in Bio-pharma, fertility and Bio-banks are stored in such a way that they can be correctly identified, and protected from physical damage and cross-contamination.

MSC are proud to offer the Angelantoni Life Science SMARTFREEZER® automated cryogenic liquid nitrogen freezer. The SMARTFREEZER® is the only fully automated cryogenic freezer for individual storage and retrieval of biological vials. It is a robotic solution which automates the storage and retrieval of vials stored in liquid nitrogen vapour phase. Each vial is loaded or unloaded individually, thereby avoiding unnecessary thermal stress to other vials in storage. The operator has no contact with any cold surface or liquid nitrogen while using the machine. The operator only interacts with the built-in touch screen PC and barcode reader to load and unload samples. 

The SMARTFREEZER® EVO is a certified according to the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, demonstrating the high quality and commitment to maximum sample safety. The system is username and password protected and all user interactions are stored in a Log file to ensure security. Sample vials are stored on a disc in the vapour phase of the nitrogen, this prevents cross-contamination between samples. 

The SMARTFREEZER® EVO has a web-based software suite which allows the user to send commands to the unit and facilitates interaction with the Laboratory Information system in a fully traceable manner. Loading and unloading information can be passed to the LIMS to allow full oversight of the use of the unit. The software also optimises the use of the storage compartment and provides live information to the user on the occupation status of the unit.  

The SMARTFREEZER® EVO is ideal for Biobanking, Fertility clinics, Biopharma and other industries where valuable samples need to be cryogenically stored to avoid cross-contamination or sample mix-ups. The need to identify and store biological samples correctly, and protected from accidental or intentional damage and deterioration makes the SMARTFREEZER® the ideal choice for industries with valuable or irreplaceable samples. The SMARTFREEZER®s combination of inventory management, traceability, operator safety and sample protection in a single device makes it the ideal choice. 

SMARTFREEZER® Product Features

Fully Automated Retrieval

• Robotic load retrieval of the desired sample
• Individual sample retrieval
• Available for 1.0m, 2.0 ml, 3 ml, and 4.5 ml vials

LIMS Compatibility

• Bidirectional LIMS compatibility
• Full traceability of users and activities
• Ability to view storage occupational status in real-time

Temperature Control

• Samples stored LN2 vapour phase
• Standard stainless steel tank
• Built-in temperature probes
• Liquid nitrogen amount controlled by the dedicated control board

Ice Formation Prevention

• The robotic arm stores and retrieves samples in a sealed area with controlled humidity

Access Control

• Sample storage and retrieval is restricted.
• Sample access is tracked.

SMARTFREEZER® EVO and EVO Lab Storage Capacities

SMARTFREEZER® EVO MD Certified Version

SMARTFREEZER® EVO Lab

*DB = Buffer Disc **the V 180.20 model can hold vials of 3 ml and 4.5 ml

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