Environmental Monitoring Culture Media in Plates
PharmaMedia Dr. Müller offers a comprehensive portfolio of ready-to-use Environmental Monitoring Culture Media in Plates for microbiological monitoring across classified areas in the pharmaceutical industry. Available as contact and 90 mm plates, the portfolio includes irradiated and non-irradiated formats for use in cleanrooms, isolators, and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS).
Manufactured under pharma-grade conditions, PMM culture media are designed to support reliable environmental monitoring with practical handling, traceability, and storage characteristics suited to pharmaceutical microbiological applications. The range includes solutions for cleanroom Grades A and B as well as Grades C and D, with optional neutralisers and packaging configurations adapted to different monitoring requirements.
Culture Media for Environmental Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Environmental monitoring is an integral part of microbiological control in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. PMM provides culture media in plate formats suitable for monitoring classified areas, with options designed for different cleanroom applications and handling requirements.
The portfolio comprises:
- Contact plates for environmental monitoring applications
- 90 mm plates for environmental monitoring
- Irradiated plates for Grade A and B environments, isolators, and RABS
- Non-irradiated plates for Grade C and D environments
- Media with optional neutralisers for disinfectant inactivation
This broad portfolio allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to select plate formats and media according to the requirements of their environmental monitoring programs.
Irradiated Culture Media for Grade A and B Cleanrooms, Isolators and RABS
Click&Safe Irradiated Plates (CSG)
PMM’s Click&Safe irradiated (CSG) plates are designed for environmental monitoring in Grade A and B cleanrooms, isolators, and RABS. The plates are triple-bagged and irradiated, providing a safety stadnard suited for these high-risk controlled environments.
The CSG range is available in both contact plate and 90 mm plate formats.
CSG Contact Plates
The CSG contact plate portfolio includes:
- TSA + LTHT contact CSG — Item 100.0100
- TSA U+ contact CSG — Item 101.0100
- TSA + LT + β-Lactamase 2G (incl. Penase) contact CSG — Item 114.0100
- TSA + LT + β-Lactamase I/II contact CSG — Item 116.0100
- TSA + LT contact CSG — Item 118.0100
- SDA + LTHT contact CSG — Item 120.0100
All listed CSG contact plates are supplied in units of 100 (10 stacks with 10 plates each).
CSG 90 mm Plates
The 90 mm CSG range includes:
- TSA + LTHT 90 mm CSG — Item 200.0060
- TSA 90 mm CSG — Item 210.0060
- TSA + LT + β-Lactamase 2G (incl. Penase) 90 mm CSG — Item 214.0060
- TSA + LT + β-Lactamase I/II 90 mm CSG — Item 216.0060
- TSA + LT 90 mm CSG — Item 218.0060
- SDA + LTHT 90 mm CSG — Item 220.0060
The CSG 90 mm plates are supplied in units of 60 (6 stacks with 10 plates each).
Non-Irradiated Culture Media for Grade C and D Cleanrooms
Click&Safe Plates (CS)
The Click&Safe (CS) range is intended for environmental monitoring in Grade C and D cleanrooms. These plates are single-bagged and non-irradiated, providing an alternative configuration for environmental monitoring applications in these classified areas.
CS Contact Plates
The CS contact plate portfolio includes:
- TSA + LTH contact CS — Item 300.0120
The contact plates are supplied in units of 120 (12 stacks with 10 plates each).
CS 90 mm Plates
The CS 90 mm portfolio includes:
- TSA + LTH 90 mm CS — Item 400.0060
- TSA 90 mm CS — Item 410.0060
- TMCTA 90 mm CS — Item 419.0060
- SDA + chloramphenicol 90 mm CS — Item 425.0060
- SDA 90 mm CS — Item 426.0060
The CS 90 mm plates are supplied in units of 60 (6 stacks with 10 plates each).
Practical Plate Design for Efficient Environmental Monitoring
PMM culture media plates incorporate features designed to support practical handling, identification, transportation, and incubation within pharmaceutical microbiology workflows.
Designed for Reliable Handling and Traceability
PMM plates offer:
- Lockable plates for safe transportation and handling
- A two-position locking lid system supporting the growth of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
- Unique identification of each plate with a barcode
- Compatibility with digital readout systems
- H₂O₂-impermeable packaging foil
- Storage at 15–25 °C
- Long shelf life
- Long incubation time
These features help integrate the plates into routine environmental monitoring workflows while supporting identification and handling requirements.
Culture Media with Neutralisers for Disinfectant Inactivation
For environmental monitoring applications where disinfectant residues may affect microbiological recovery, PMM offers plates with optional neutralisers.
Available neutraliser options include:
- LTHT — lecithin, Tween, histidine, and sodium thiosulfate
- U+
Neutraliser-containing formulations are available across selected PMM plate products, allowing pharmaceutical users to select media according to their specific environmental monitoring requirements.
Environmental Monitoring Plates with Temperature-Controlled Delivery
PMM plated culture media are designed for room-temperature storage at 15–25 °C. To support product handling during distribution, PMM plated media are packed in cardboard boxes with an additional insulating layer of silver-colored air bubble foil to protect them against temperature fluctuations during transport and storage as well as from physical damage. The company offers temperature-controlled transport.
These options provide pharmaceutical manufacturers with additional flexibility when receiving and handling culture media as part of their environmental monitoring supplies.
Gamma-Bags for Protection of Critical Environmental Monitoring Samples
PMM also provides Gamma-Bags for the protection of critical samples during transportation and incubation. The triple-bagged, gamma-sterilised (>25 kGy) polyethylene bags can accommodate up to four 90 mm plates or nine contact plates.
Gamma-Bags are designed to provide additional protection for critical samples during handling, transportation, and incubation.
Environmental Monitoring Culture Media for Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Operations
With contact plates and 90 mm Petri dishes available in irradiated and non-irradiated configurations, PMM provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with a broad range of culture media for environmental monitoring across classified cleanroom areas.
The combination of pharma-grade manufacturing, plate traceability, practical packaging, long shelf life, extended incubation capability, and multiple media formulations supports the operational requirements of pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories and cleanroom monitoring programs.
PMM Environmental Monitoring Plates at a Glance
Application: Environmental monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry
Formats: Contact plates and 90 mm Petri dishes
Cleanroom applications: Grades A, B, C and D
Additional applications: Isolators and RABS
Configurations: Irradiated and non-irradiated
Packaging: Triple-bagged CSG or single-bagged CS, depending on product
Storage: 15–25 °C
Identification: Individual plate barcode
Neutralisers: LTHT and U+ options
Readout: Suitable for digital readout
Packaging protection: H₂O₂-impermeable foil and temperature-insulated packaging
Transport: Temperature-controlled delivery available
PMM provides Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for its individual culture media products, allowing pharmaceutical users to access product-specific technical and safety information.
Supporting Pharmaceutical Environmental Monitoring
PharmaMedia Dr. Müller’s Environmental Monitoring Culture Media in Plates combine specialised media formulations with practical plate design and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical cleanroom applications. From irradiated CSG plates for Grade A and B environments to non-irradiated CS plates for Grade C and D cleanrooms, the portfolio provides multiple options for integrating ready-to-use culture media into pharmaceutical environmental monitoring workflows.
For more information, please contact PMM today.
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