摘要 |
A disposable integral filter unit 10 -suitable for the primary and/or secondary clarification of pharmaceutical fluids-is disclosed. The disposable integral filter unit has an inlet 40 and an outlet 60 , and comprises a plurality of filter plates 20 n interposed between a pair of end plates 24, 26 . Each said filter plate 20 n comprises a polymeric framework 28 with a deep gradient filter packet 35 embedded therein. The filter plates and end plates form in the aggregate a substantially fixed integral stack, wherein fluid entering the disposable integral filter unit 10 through said inlet 40 passes the deep gradient filter packet 35 of each filter plate 20 n substantially contemporaneously (i.e., in "parallel") prior to exiting said unit 10 through said outlet 60.
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