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ekko™ Acoustic Cell Processing System

The ekko™ cell processing system is a true fit-for-purpose cell therapy manufacturing solution, employing acoustic technology and a multi-use platform to simplify cell therapy manufacturing. Its modular design improves flexibility and utilization while imparting minimal energy and stress for gentle handling of cells.

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Data Sheet: ekko™ Acoustic Cell Processing System

Concentration and wash

Whether you need to process an apheresis product or are harvesting from a bioreactor, the ekko™ system processes continuously without interruption. Flexible control allows for a wide range of inputs, final concentrations, yields, and processing times. This provides peace of mind, knowing that cell viability is maintained due to low-energy acoustic forces.

A variety of cell types can be processed, including:

  • Apheresis material
  • T-cells
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)
  • Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs)
  • Keratinocytes
  • Platelets
  • Fibroblasts
Table 1.T-Cell Harvest System Capabilities and Exemplar Results

Aggregate processing

The ekko™ system can be connected to your bioreactor of choice to enable a closed, integrated, and automated solution for your PSC aggregate expansion or differentiation process. The system is tunable to maximize single-cell removal or aggregate retention at each step, while gently minimizing cell residence time out of your bioreactor. Multiple unit operations can be performed, such as:

  • Efficient media exchanges
  • Gentle aggregate harvest
  • Harvest of single cells
  • Perfusion without need for filters
Table 2.Aggregate Pluripotent Stem Cell Media Exchange System Capabilities and Exemplar Results
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