Innovative solution for biopharmaceutical production: Getinge's cGMP cleaning system

Getinge presents the GEW 888 neo, a cGMP cleaning system designed to increase efficiency in cleanrooms. The GEW 888 neo meets the strictest requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry and enables customers to optimize their cleanroom utilization.

Cleanroom capacity is a valuable resource in every biopharmaceutical company, and the design of the GEW 888 neo fulfills these requirements. By combining a smaller footprint with exceptional cleaning capacity, biopharmaceutical companies can optimize their installation and get the most out of their cleanroom equipment.

"One of the features of the GEW 888 neo is its ability to deliver sustainable performance while ensuring high-quality cleaning results. Through reduced water and energy consumption, the cleaning system not only contributes to environmental protection but also lowers operating costs. The robust construction and use of high-quality components guarantee a long service life, minimize downtime, and ensure low total operating costs," says Robert Hohner, Product Line Manager Life Science Washers at Getinge.

With the GEW 888 neo, Getinge focuses on user-centered design; the intuitive touchscreen interface and the additional Load Rack Identification and AutoStart system improve handling for operators and ensure safe and efficient operation in the cleanroom environment. It meets current industry standards and allows seamless adaptation to changing requirements. The vertical, space-saving sliding door enables ergonomic loading and unloading of the load rack. The load rack identification and AutoStart system ensure that the correct validated program is pre-selected or automatically started when loading is complete. Identification is logged in the batch record and audit trail to ensure traceability.

"In addition to its compact size and sustainable performance, the GEW 888 neo allows for high throughput and reliable cleaning. Its cleaning capacity guarantees efficient processing of production equipment, components, and glassware. The modern, patented Single-Pass Rinse system ensures optimal performance with very low (WFI) water consumption. With the new and innovative technical solution, multiple rinses can be performed in the final rinse or pre-rinse phase. The flexibility gained from this is highly valued by our customers," explains Robert Hohner.

Downtime poses a significant challenge for production lines, which is why the GEW 888 neo uses an IO-Link system – a communication protocol for sensors and actuators connected via fieldbus connections.

"This enables communication in case of faults and helps reduce wiring effort. Additionally, the system can be easily adapted for future functions if needed. Overall, the IO-Link system ensures higher availability of the cleaning system and better monitoring," says Hohner.

He continues: "Our GEW 888 neo represents advances in cleaning technology for cleanrooms. Thanks to its compact design, sustainable performance, and excellent cleaning capacity, our customers can optimize their cleanroom operations and achieve unprecedented efficiency," concludes Robert Hohner.

The market launch of the GEW 888 neo underscores Getinge's commitment to progress and innovation in the life sciences industry and demonstrates that the company consistently offers solutions that meet customer requirements.