Bottled Microbiological Culture Media

PharmaMedia Dr. Müller (PMM) manufactures microbiological culture media in infusion bottles and screw-cap bottles for a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Available in multiple formats, closure configurations, and filling volumes, PMM’s bottled microbiological culture media combine practical handling with product identification, traceability, and consistent quality.

Designed for pharmaceutical microbiology applications, the bottled culture media is supplied in packaging concepts developed to minimise bioburden and support safe handling. Features such as barcode identification, colour-coded closures, autoclaving verification indicators, and protective tray packaging provide practical benefits throughout industrial and laboratory workflows.

Ready-to-Use Microbiological Culture Media for Pharma

Ready-to-use culture media provide pharmaceutical industries with a convenient format for microbiological applications without the need to prepare media from individual components.

PMM supplies bottled culture media in infusion bottles and screw-cap bottles, providing pharmaceutical users with a choice of formats and volumes according to their application requirements.

The portfolio combines:

• Ready-to-use culture media
• Multiple bottle formats and filling volumes
• Packaging concepts designed to minimise bioburden
• Unique bottle identification with label and barcode
• Colour-coded closures for easy visual differentiation
• Indicator strips on labels for autoclaving verification
• Optional pouring rings
• Long shelf life
• High batch-to-batch consistency
• Protective tray packaging for transport and handling

Microbiological Culture Media in Infusion Bottles

PMM’s infusion bottles are available in Type II glass and are supplied with closures compliant with ISO 8536-1.

On top of the available filling volumes for standard products:

• 100 mL
• 250 mL
• 500 mL
• 1000 mL

PMM offers customised solutions, thereby providing flexibility for different pharmaceutical microbiology applications

The infusion bottle format provides a practical solution for pharma industries requiring ready-to-use microbiological culture media in different volumes.

Microbiological Culture Media Screw-Cap Bottles

PMM also supplies ready-to-use culture media in screw-cap bottles, offering a further packaging format for pharmaceutical microbiology applications.

The screw-cap bottles are available in Type I and Type III glass and with different closure configurations, including:

• PP28
• GL40
• GL45

Available filling volumes for standards products include:

• 120 mL
• 220 mL
• 250 mL
• 500 mL
• 1000 mL

This range of bottle sizes and closure options allows pharmaceutical industries to select a configuration appropriate to their specific media and handling requirements.

Culture Media in Packaging Designed for Pharmaceutical Handling

PMM’s bottled culture media incorporate packaging features designed around practical requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

The packaging concepts are designed to minimise bioburden, while additional features support product identification and handling throughout different workflows.

Indicator Strips for Autoclaving Verification

Indicator strips integrated into the bottle labels provide a means of autoclaving verification.

This feature provides a visual indication associated with the autoclaving process and supports practical handling of the bottled media.

Barcode Identification and Traceability

Each bottle is provided with unique identification through its label and barcode.

Individual identification supports practical product handling and traceability within every workflow.

Colour-Coded Closures for Easy Identification

PMM uses colour-coded closures to facilitate visual differentiation between bottles and media.

This simple identification feature can support efficient handling when multiple bottled media products are being used within a pharmaceutical workflow.

Optional Pouring Rings for Convenient Handling

PMM bottled media in screw cap bottles are available with optional pouring rings.

The additional pouring ring provides a practical packaging option for applications where controlled pouring and handling of culture media are required.

Wide Range of Bottle and Filling Volumes

PMM provides bottled culture media in a broad range of formats and volumes, from smaller laboratory bottles through to 1000 mL configurations.

Infusion Bottle Volumes

Screw-Cap Bottle Volumes

Protective Tray Packaging for Safe Transport

PMM bottled culture media are delivered in trays made of ABS and shrink-wrapped with HDPE foil.

This packaging configuration is designed to provide additional protection for the products during transport and handling, helping pharmaceutical users receive the bottled media in a protected and organised format.

Long Shelf Life and Batch-to-Batch Consistency

PMM’s bottled culture media are characterised by a long shelf life and high batch-to-batch consistency.

For pharmaceutical applications, consistent media characteristics and reliable product identification are important considerations when incorporating ready-to-use culture media into routine workflows.

Ready-to-Use Bottled Media for Pharmaceutical Applications

PMM’s bottled culture media are suitable for a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical companies. The availability of different bottle formats, glass types, closures, and filling volumes allows the products to be selected according to individual requirements.

The combination of ready-to-use media, practical packaging, product identification, autoclaving verification, and multiple volume options provides a flexible solution for pharmaceutical microbiology applications.

Ready-to-Use Bottled Culture Media at a Glance

Application: Pharmaceutical microbiology applications
Formats: Infusion bottles and screw-cap bottles
Infusion bottle glass: Type II
Screw-cap bottle glass: Type I and III
Infusion bottle closure: ISO 8536-1 compliant
Screw-cap closures: PP28, GL40, GL45
Infusion standard volumes: 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL
Screw-cap standard volumes: 120 mL, 220 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL
Identification: Label and unique barcode
Autoclaving verification: Indicator strips on labels
Closure identification: Colour-coded options
Additional option: Pouring rings
Shelf life: Long shelf life
Consistency: High batch-to-batch consistency
Transport packaging: ABS trays with HDPE shrink-wrap

Reliable Bottled Culture Media for Pharmaceutical Laboratories

PharmaMedia Dr. Müller’s Ready-to-Use Bottled Microbiological Culture Media combine flexible bottle configurations with practical features for pharmaceutical use. With infusion and screw-cap formats, multiple glass and closure options, a broad range of filling volumes, and integrated identification and handling features, PMM provides ready-to-use culture media designed to meet the practical requirements of pharmaceutical microbiology applications.

For more information, please contact PMM today.

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