Scientist using a VACUSAFE aspiration system to aspirate red liquid from a cell culture flask

VACUSAFE

Safe Aspiration System

Safe disposal of biological liquids

Vacuum systems are widely used in biological laboratories for the aspiration, collection and subsequent disposal of biological liquid waste. Typically, “do-it-yourself” systems, consisting of a vacuum flask connected via a tubing to a water-jet pump, are found in laboratories. However, these self-made systems have some significant drawbacks. Emptying the flask is tedious and messy, connected Pasteur pipettes can get broken and injure the operator and most critical, the vacuum source often gets contaminated by liquids or aerosols.

As a much safer and user-friendly alternative, INTEGRA developed the VACUSAFE aspiration system. VACUSAFE is a compact, all-in-one laboratory vacuum pump, providing a safe and efficient way to collect and contain biological liquid waste. For maximum safety, VACUSAFE is equipped with vacuum source protection, a shatterproof bottle and a secure stand that holds the bottle in place.

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How it works

VACUSAFE combines vacuum pump, collection bottle, overflow protection and filter in an all-in-one liquid aspiration system. Such a closed aspiration system offers the most effective method for containment of biohazardous liquids by maximal personal protection.

  • Safety first - Protect yourself and the lab

    VACUSAFE in laminary flow benches offers different levels of safety

    The VACUSAFE product range offers different levels of safety depending on the requirements of specific applications.

    For total containment of hazardous liquids, VACUSAFE provides following safety features:

    • Integrated pump with vacuum control
    • Self-closing connectors to avoid escape of drops or aerosols
    • Level sensor detecting when the bottle is full
    • 0.45 µm or 0.2 µm hydrophobic filter to choose from

    VACUSAFE enables Biosafety level 1, 2 and 3 labs to comply with the stringent user safety guidelines for handling contaminated solutions while maximising productivity and minimising noise and operational inconveniences.

  • User-friendly - For productive aspiration tasks

    VACUSAFE with handle is easy portable

    A simple routine task like the aspiration of liquids requires user-friendly equipment that is easy to install and convenient to operate. Several aspects make VACUSAFE a convenient tool for productive aspiration:

    • All-in-one system includes all necessary components
    • Straightforward operation – simply switch on, set the desired vacuum and start working
    • Integrated pump switches off automatically when the vacuum is established in the bottle
    • Noise of the integrated pump is below 50 dB(A)
    • Quick tubing connectors speed up bottle removal

  • Versatile tools for all liquid aspiration tasks

    VACUSAFE allows aspirating liquids form T-Flasks, well-plates and much more

    An important component contributing to the versatility of the VACUSAFE system is the vacuum aspiration tool VACUBOY because it can be fitted with different adapters for removal of liquids from virtually every laboratory vessel.

    The application range is further expanded by the possibility to adjust the vacuum level depending on the needs: from gentle removal of supernatants from a centrifuge tube or 96-well plate to fast emptying of a large culture flask.

Customer Voices

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    Good and reliable

    "It's very easy to use and it's very helpful for the lab!"

    Caroline Lundin

    RISE

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    Convenient to use.

    "we have been using the product for at least 2 years. The product is very convenient to use. Easy to install, decontaminate and sterilize. However, since the pipette ejector is made up of plastic it breaks of easily. we would appreciate the same made with metal."

    Nithin Kuriakose

    Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research

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    essential tool

    "This vacuum system is a real game changer: it works well and it is easy to empty and clean. Moreover it helps in reducing contaminations."

    Elisabetta Donzelli

    University of Milano-Bicocca

See it work

Scientist picking up a VACUSAFE aspiration pump collection bottle filled with red liquid
Scientist using VACUBOY vacuum hand operator and VACUSAFE aspiration system to aspirate red liquid from T-Flask
Scientist using VACUBOY vacuum hand operator and VACUSAFE vacuum system to aspirate red liquid from T-Flask
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Tech info

Find here a quick overview of the product specifications. More detailed information can be found in the download-section below.

Vacuum range
-300 to -600 mbar (adjustable)
Pump flow rate
8 l/min (air)
Aspiration rate
17 ml/s (aspiration pipette)
Noise emission
<50 dB (A) at 1 m
Dimensions (H x W x D)
53 x 18 x 32 cm
Weight
3.4 kg
Input voltage
100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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Instruments
Instruments

VACUSAFE

Aspiration system with an integrated vacuum pump, complete with collection bottle, closed lid, bottle handle (models 158310, 158320), tubing set with filter, mains adapter and VACUBOY hand operator (155 510).

Description

Part No.

  • 2 L bottle (safety coated glass) for autoclaving
  • Level detection (overflow protection) and lid with quick tubing couplings (PVDF, bottle and tubing couplings are self-sealing for full containment of biohazardous liquids)

158300

  • 4 L bottle (polypropylene) for chemical deactivation
  • Level detection (overflow protection) and lid with quick tubing couplings (PVDF, bottle and tubing couplings are self-sealing for full containment of biohazardous liquids)

158310

  • 4 L bottle (polypropylene) for chemical deactivation
  • Lid with tubing fittings

158320

INTEGRA VACUSAFE Aspiration System range
Full range of VACUSAFE aspiration systems

 Features common to all models:

  • Shatterproof autoclavable waste collection bottle and handle
  • Hydrophobic filter for protection against overflow of liquid and escape of aerosols
  • Autoclavable VACUBOY aspiration tool with different adapters and tubing
  • Vacuum control: noise reduction, increased pump's lifetime, minimised evaporation of volatile solvents.
Accessories
Accessories

General Accessories for VACUSAFE

DescriptionPart No.
Bottle 4 L with closed lid, polypropylene158370
Bottle 2 L with closed lid, safety-coated glass158483
Lid for 4 Lpolypropylene bottle, with quick couplings (PVDF) and level detection158401
Lid for 4 L polypropylene bottle, with tubing fittings158372
Lid for 2 L safety-coated glass bottle, with quick couplings (PVDF) and level detection158484
Bottle 4 L with closed lid, polypropylene, lid with quick couplings (PVDF) and level detection (part no. 158 370 and 158 401)158431
Bottle 4 L with closed lid, polypropylene, lid with tubing fitting (part no. 158 370 and 158 372)158432
2 L safety-coated glass bottle with closed lid, incl. bottle adaptor and lid with quick couplings (PVDF) and level detection (part no. 158 485 and 158 483 and 158 484)158485
Liquid level sensor part for 2 L glass bottle lid158402
Bottle handle for carrying the 2 L or 4 L bottle, removable158625
Bottle stand for 4 L polypropylene bottle158631
Stand for PIPETBOY and VACUBOY155065
Mains adapter (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)158395
Air outlet connector for connection of tubing 4 – 6 mm to the air outlet of the pump (without tubing)158427
Y-connector for connection of a second VACUBOY hand operator158354
VACUBOY hand operator (description: see VACUBOY ordering information)155510
2 L glass bottle adaptor for VACUSAFE base unit158631
Consumables
Consumables

Tubing and Filter

DescriptionPart No.
Tubing for connection of hand operator VACUBOY to bottle, 180 cm, silicone158332
Tubing for connection of bottle to instrument pump, 70 cm, silicone158331
Tubing set with filter (part no. 158 331, 158 332 and 158 015)158342
Filter non-sterile 0.45 µm for VACUSAFE158015
Filter non-sterile 0.2 µm for VACUSAFE158020
Gasket for 2 L glass bottle lid158409

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