RCMW Manual
RCMW Manual
RCMW Manual
8044 El Rio Houston, TX 77054 (T) 713-741-2582 (F) 713-741-2588 rccs@synthecon.com www.synthecon.com
V.5.2 8-13-08
Table of Contents
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General introduction to the Rotary Culture Max Read before using--Limited Warranty Getting Started-- Unpacking and Inspection RCMW preparation required before culture initiation System disassembly for washing & sterilization Washing the RCMW Components after disassembly Re-assembly after sterilization Troubleshooting How to order disposable pre-sterilized parts Example Cell Culture Protocols for first time users
1. An advanced design cell culture vessel incorporating a dialysis membranecovered perfusion core which provides nutrient and gas exchange with cultured cells without direct exposure to media flow. 2. The new in-line oxygenator system provides external gassing of the media insuring a low stress culture environment 3. A new direct drive rotation system provides ease of operation and eliminates the older belt driven pulley and gear assembly found in earlier systems. 4. For increased ease of use, access and serviceability, the culture vessel is now rotated in a cradle roller assembly. The culture vessel is perfused through rotating fluid couplings located at the vessel endcaps. For removal, simply lift the culture vessel from the cradle for service, thus eliminating the need for manipulation of metal shafts and complex gear assemblies. 5. The media circulation loop now has two 3-way stopcock valves to simplify media management in the circulation loop. The RCMW is now equipped with one media reservoir bottle located on the rear face of the vertical support.
The RCMW allows the growth and maintenance of a variety of cell and tissue types in monocultures, co-cultured three-dimensional tissue-like cell aggregates and explants. The RCMW accomplishes this by continuously perfusing fresh nutrients and gas, and effectively removing of waste products while maintaining a low shear suspension environment. The large 500 ml media reservoir along with the culture chamber volume, insure an extended culture. The media reservoir being outside the culture chamber, essentially, eliminates the need to remove the growth chamber from the incubator to replenish the medium. The key advantages of a perfused cell culture system include: 1. Ability for long-term un-interrupted cell culture 2. Clear unobstructed viewing of culture chamber environment. 3. Closed loop circulation of fluid, which reduces risk of contamination.
the vertical plate. The unit contains 46 square inches of surface area within thin wall silicone tubing. The fluid volume is about 10 cc. The oxygenator is easily removed for cleaning/sterilization. DO NOT REMOVE THE TUBING FROM THE HOUSING. It is mounted on the upper left side of the vertical plate of the support assembly. . B. Peristaltic pump- clockwise rotation provides the force to pump culture medium through the culture vessel. It is mounted on the far upper right side of the vertical plate of the support assembly. Lift the tan colored faceplate upward to gain access for insertion of the media circulation tubing. Power is provided to the peristaltic pump via a multi-colored ribbon cable, which is connected at the power supply and then at the pump. To insure proper pumping, the tubing must be aligned in the center of the rotating rollers, and locked into the v-notches on the inlet and outlet sides of the pump. The pump flow rate is adjusted using the panel control knobs on the right front of the power supply. One rpm on the peristaltic pump is approximately equivalent to a flow rate through the circulation tubing of 0.5 ml/minute. Rate of flow is governed by the pore size of the flat filter located on the culture vessels leeward endcap. Smaller pore sizes (3-10 micron) require reduced flow rates to avoid damage from over-pressurization of the membrane. Higher flow rates can be achieved with larger membrane pore sizes (100 micron). Larger pore sizes must be specified when ordering flat filters. Culture media reservoir- a 500 ml Pyrex glass bottle with orange cap containing a long stainless steel media supply tube that extends to the bottom of the bottle, a short steel media return tube, and a Whatman micro filter to vent the bottle. It is located in the middle of the rear face of the vertical plate of the support assembly. Direct motor drive- used to rotate the culture vessel horizontally at speeds from 2-42 rpm. It is equipped with one extended service life stepper motor (no brushes or gear head). The rotational speed switch, located on the left face of the power supply, has three settings: Low- adjustable range of 6-27 rpm; Off or High -adjustable range of 10-52 rpm. Perfusion Core- the plastic cylindrical core fits in the center of the culture vessel. It is to be covered with a dialysis membrane. Media flows through openings at either end of the core underneath the membrane. Media exchange with the cell compartment occurs through the pores of the dialysis membrane. Culture vessel- culture vessels can range in volume from 25 ml to 1L. The standard size vessel is 125 ml. The vessel is composed of two white polyacetyl endcaps. Affixed to the endcaps are white delrin luer fittings for attaching rotating fluid couplings. Assembled, the vessel is comprised of two white endcaps, a perfusion core, and a clear vessel wall. The vessel wall
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contains two sampling/injection Luer lock ports with rubber septums and drain/fill port with a Delrin plastic plug insert. G. Rotator Base/Assembly Support- serves to support and rotate the culture vessel. It is constructed of two rectangular white Delrin/Acetyl plastic plates (one horizontal and one vertical) creating an envelope 12" wide X 10" long X 10.5" high. Components are mounted on each of the plates. Located on the vertical plate are the oxygenator assembly, peristaltic pump, and media bottle. The roller cradle assembly is attached to the horizontal base plate. It consists of two white Delrin uprights creating a roller cradle in which the vessel is aligned, supported and rotated. Upright roller cradle supports- vertical white Delrin plastic plates equipped with white Delrin direct-drive disk and roller support disk to maintain the culture vessel in proper alignment in the roller cradle assembly. Silicone tubing standoff clips- be sure tygon tubing is inserted through the clip and does not put strain on the rotating coupler. The rotating coupler must remain parallel with the central axis throughout system rotation Power supply- the blue control box that houses the electronic motor speed controls. The front panel knobs are used to adjust vessel rotation speed, as well as, to control the peristaltic pump. A digital tachometer displays rotation speed and rate of pump flow. A flat, multicolored, ribbon cable connects the rotator base to the power supply control box. The rotational speed of the vessel may be set on Hi, Low, or Off. THE CONTROL BOX SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED INSIDE AN INCUBATOR. Connecting tubing- reusable, autoclavable Dow-Corning silicone rubber tubing used to complete the perfusion loop (3/32" inner diameter)
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External perfusion loop- consists of media supply/waste bottle, oxygenator assembly, peristaltic pump, media and rotating fluid couplings with three-way valves, connected with reusable, autoclavable, silicon rubber tubing.
Autoclavable components
120oC, 20 min Culture vessel (Drlrin core, Delrin drain/fill port, O-rings, two end caps, clear vessel wall) Silicone rubber tubing 0.2 micron vent filters medium bottle & cap oxygenator male and female type tubing connectors
Do not autoclave
Wipe/rinse with ETOH only White Delrin cradle support assembly peristaltic pump power supply outer cover Ribbon cable
Disposable Components
(discard after each use) Plastic three way stopcock with luer fittings Rotating fluid couplings Syringes Rubber Septums
Upon receipt, visually inspect each system component closely after unpacking for visible or concealed damage. IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT OR SUSPECTED, DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE THE UNIT. Please call Synthecon, Inc. at (800) 853-0740 if you are in the USA. For assistance outside the USA, please call your closest distributor listed at the end of the manual.
Disassembly and discard of disposable components Cleansing/washing of autoclavable components Rinsing/soaking Autoclaving appropriate components Unit re-assembly CAUTION: ALL RCMW COMPONENTS ARE NOT STERILE UPON ARRIVAL EXCEPT THOSE IN STERIL PACKAGES INCLUDING: Three way stopcock/rotating fluid couplings Cannulas and Septums One way valves The RCMW is shipped completely assembled with these non-sterile disposable components attached for instructional use ONLY and must be cleaned and sterilized, or discarded and replaced with pre-sterilized components before use.
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1. Use a mild liquid soap a laboratory soap such as Liquinox or equivalent. 2. Soak all components (disassembled culture vessel,oxygenator, media bottle, connecting tubing) in the soap dissolved in warm water for about 10 minutes. 3. The RCMW may be washed with a soft brush. Avoid sharp instruments as any damage to the vessel wall can cause progressive cracking after multiple autoclavings.
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The oxygenator requires an injection of soapy water using a 20-60 cc size syringe and then allowed to soak. 4. After cleansing, thoroughly rinse the components by first carefully transferring them to a scrupulously clean bucket containing fresh tap or deionized water. (Do not use a bucket or container that has been used with toxic chemicals or detergents). Rinse each component under gently running water until all traces of soap are completely removed. 5. The oxygenator will need to be rinsed by injecting water through the tubing or syringe port using a 20-60 cc size syringe several times. REMEMBER: DO NOT REMOVE THE TUBING FROM THE OXYGENATOR HOUSING. 6. Either of two rinsing protocols can be used. Rinsing the components is a critical step since residual soap can be harmful to cell cultures. First, hand rinse all components in high purity, cell culture grade water (i.e., Millipore Milli Q water or the equivalent). Next, either 1. Completely immerse and soak all components in high purity water overnight or 2. Alternatively, rinse components in continuously running high purity (Milli Q or equivalent not deionized)water for 45-60 minutes. (Do not forget to use a syringe to rinse the oxygenator) least 6 times with high purity water). 7. The perfusion core with the membrane attached must be autoclaved separately from the other components. A piece of dialysis membrane is cut to a length slightly larger than the distance between the two inner grooves of the perfusion core. The membrane is hydrated in deionized water for approximately 10 minutes. The membrane is opened by gently rubbing between the thumb and forefinger. After opening, the membrane is gently pulled over the perfusion core (This process can be assisted with a blunt forceps being careful to pull to membrane at the end. If the membrane is punctured, it must be replaced). The dialysis membrane is held in place with o-rings, which are installed with the conical plastic o-ring tool. The o-ring is slipped over the narrow end of the tool and stretched by pushing toward the large end. The tool is then placed over the end of the perfusion core and the o-ring rolled on to the core and into the groove to secure the membrane. After placing o-rings at both ends, any excess membrane can be trimmed. After the membrane is mounted on the core it can be sterilized by one of several methods depending on the composition of the membrane. Regenerated cellulose membranes may be autoclaved at 121O C for 15 min. if completely immersed in deionized water. Cellulose ester membranes may be sterilized in 70% ETOH, preferably overnight. After exposure to ETOH,
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the membranes should be rinsed with sterile water or media. PVDF membranes can be autoclaved dry at 121O C. The Perfusion core with the mesh membrane can be autoclaved with other components as stated in 9 8. Prepare components for autoclaving by wrapping (i.e., autoclave bags or aluminum foil) and secure with autoclave tape. The culture vessel should be autoclaved disassembled. REFER TO THE LIST IN TABLE 1 FOR THE COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE AUTOCLAVED. 9. Autoclave components at 120oC for 20 minutes. A second cycle of autoclaving at 120oC for 20 minutes can be performed if desired but should be unnecessary. CAUTION: Higher temperatures and longer autoclave times must be avoided as these can damage components and void the warranty. 10. For ETO (Gas) Sterilization, wash the RCMW components as described above. Open all ports and wrap the system in a gas permeable material. After gas sterilization, it is not necessary to perform an air soak. In the hood, fill the system and culture vessel with sterilized high purity water that has been made slightly acidic with a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCL). Connect the waste line to the culture vessel and circulate the acidic water for at least 8 hours (overnight). ETO is more soluble in acid water and will be completely removed using this method. Since gas sterilization is performed at lower temperatures, this will likely extend the life of the culture vessel. However, ETO is toxic to cell cultures and residual ETO will be present in the system. It is, therefore, necessary to rinse carefully and completely as described above in step 6.
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4. Connect the ribbon cables from the power supply to the peristaltic pump and the rotator. The cables can be run between the door and the gasket. The rotational speed is usually set to 10-12 rpm initially. If visible aggregates are formed, the speed should be adjusted upward to maintain the aggregates in suspension without touching the wall of the vessel. The pump speed should be determined empirically according to the metabolic requirements of the cells being cultured. Media changes can be done by simply changing the media bottle in the flow loop to one with fresh media. No special medium formulations are required for the growth of cells in the RCCS. Each cell type and application is unique. Cell culture medium formulations that you have previously used successfully with other cultivation methods (i.e., petri dishes, flasks, roller bottles, etc.) have generally been found to be appropriate for the RCCS. See the Bibliography and SYNTHECON website www.synthecon.com (bibliography periodically updated) for medium formulations successfully used in the past with the RCCS.
Selected list of type and cell numbers successfully cultured in the Rotary Cell Culture System
Type of cells
Chondrocytes Human intestine mesenchymal Thyroid Rat PC12 LNCaP human prostate LN1 mixed mullerian human ovarian cancer Human cervical primary tumor 16 different tumor cell lines MIP 101 human colon cancer HepG2 human hepatoblastoma HT-29 colon adenocarcinoma
cells/ml inoculated
5-6 X 10 2 X 105 4 X 105 5.5 X 105 2 X 105
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Reference
Baker & Goodwin, 1997 Goodwin et al., 1993 Martin et al., 2000 Lelkes et al., 1998 Zhau et al., 1997 Goodwin et al., 1992 Chopra et al., 1997 Ingram et al., 1997 Francis et al., 1997 Khaoustov et al., 1999 Goodwin et al., 1992
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5.0 Troubleshooting
Problem
Bubbles present in cell culture vessel
Possible cause/solution
Check for loose connection tubing Incubator could be dry causing excessive evaporation Ensure that the media bottle contains medium Culture medium leaking Check valves, couplings, and tubing for tightness of fit Replace if defective Medium fails to recirculate Check for proper positioning of steel tube below the fluid level in the media bottle Check position of three way valves and rotating coupling Make certain peristaltic pump is plugged in and speed control set on power supply Insure that tubing is correctly installed in the roller assembly of the peristaltic pump Vessel rotation is inconsistent Check that vessel is properly situated in the roller cradle and is not bound up or jammed. The vessel can only achieve rotation if it is in contact with the rotating disk drive located on the inside of the left upright cradle support. Check to insure that the RPM are optimal for the selected high/low range of the power supply Perfusion tubing twisting Check that rotating coupling was installed and aligned appropriately with the tubing support clips and that it is turning without an orbital rotation. Replace and align correctly if defective Culture vessel will not fill Check position of three-way stopcock valves Look for crimp in tubing at inflow endcap Oxygenator tubing removed from Return to Synthecon for repair inside of oxygenator cylinder core Media leaking from filter on top of Empty waste bottle and replace filter unit waste bottle
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8. Microcarriers are now ready to use for culturing and are extremely stable. Cytodex that has been hydrated and sterilized as above can be stored sterile in PBS for at least two years at 4oC.
9. The day after culture initiation, take a sample. If available, use a Beckman glucose analyzer and blood gas analyzer to assess glucose use, dO2, dCO2, and pH. Part of the sample should be placed in a small petri dish or on hemocytometer for observation. Cells should be visibly attached to the beads and some beads may be aggregated together in groups of two or three. 10. Day 3- Change medium according to procedures in Section 6 above and take another cell sample. Cell viability can be checked using trypan blue dye exclusion assay (Goodwin et al., 1992). 11. Day 4- A mixture of bead aggregates ranging from 2-16 should be seen.
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Patent number 5,437,998 GAS PERMEABLE BIOREACTOR AND METHOD OF USE Patent issued August 1, 1995 Patent number 5,665,594 GAS PERMEABLE BIOREACTOR AND METHOD OF USE Patent issued September 9, 1997 Patent number 5,702,941 GAS PERMEABLE BIOREACTOR AND METHOD OF USE Patent issued December 30, 1997 Patent number 5,763,279 GAS PERMEABLE BIOREACTOR AND METHOD OF USE Patent issued June 9, 1998 Patent number 4,988,623 ROTATING BIO-REACTOR CELL CULTURE APPARATUS Patent issued January 29, 1991 Patent number 5,026,650 HORIZONTALLY ROTATED CELL CULTURE SYSTEM WITH A COAXIAL TUBULAR OXYGENATOR Patent issued June 25, 1991 Patent number 5,153,131 HIGH ASPECT RATIO VESSEL AND METHOD OF USE Patent issued October 6, 1992 Patent number 5,155,035 METHOD FOR CULTURING MAMMALIAN CELLS IN A PERFUSED BIOREACTOR Patent issued October 13, 1992 Patent number 5,153,133 METHOD FOR CULTURING MAMMALIAN CELLS IN A HORIZONTALLY ROTATED BIOREACTOR Patent issued October 6, 1992 Patent number 5,998,202 MULTIPLE CHAMBER DIFFUSION VESSEL Patent issued December 7, 1999 Patent number 5,989,913 CULTURE VESSEL FOR GROWING OR CULTURING CELLS, CELLULAR AGGREGATES, TISSUES AND ORGANOIDS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME Patent issued November 23, 1999
Alterations
Alteration of the equipment voids the warranty on this equipment. In no case shall TM SYNTHECON , Inc. be responsible for any modifications or alterations to this equipment TM performed by anyone other than SYNTHECON , Inc.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Limited Warranty: Limited Liability
SYNTHECON Inc. warrants that, for one year, under normal operating conditions and use, this TM equipment will be free from defects of materials and workmanship. SYNTHECON Inc. will TM repair or replace defective parts at our option. Contact SYNTHECON Inc. immediately upon TM discovery of a defect. SYNTHECON will provide you with a return authorization number and shipping instructions.
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Components
Oxygenator Membrane The oxygenator membrane is a very delicate component consisting of silicone rubber, .005 inches thick, covering a polyester cloth backing. Care and attention should be given to the membrane during cleaning, sterilization, and removal of cultured material. Synthecon reserves the right to make discretionary determination as to the cause of damage with returned oxygenators, and deem whether the repair is covered under the Synthecon Limited Warranty. See Operators Manual for appropriate procedures. Rotator Base Storage of the Rotator Base in an incubator while not in use will result in damage to the rotator components. Synthecon reserves the right to make a discretionary determination as to the cause of damage with returned rotators, and deem whether the repair is covered under the Synthecon Limited Warranty. The equipment must be used and operated in a careful and proper manner. In no event shall TM SYNTHECON Inc. or its suppliers be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of cells, medium, data, labor or equipment incurred by the purchaser or any third party arising from the use of, or inability to use this equipment.
Service
For service during and after the expiration of the warranty, contact SYNTHECON , Inc. at (713) 741-2582 during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., US Central Time Zone. Equipment being returned for service should be shipped to: Synthecon,- Customer Service Dept, 8044 El Rio, Houston, TX. 77054. Please include a short description of the problem, service required or reason for the return. Please pack equipment being returned in sturdy containers with adequate packing materials. Synthecon will not be liable for damage sustained during shipment. SYNTHECON , Inc. also provides biology and engineering contract support services. Special custom designed equipment can be built to meet the customers needs. Customers can provide TM cell samples of their cell and tissue lines, and SYNTHECON Inc. will conduct growth and feasibility studies of the customers cells on a contract fee basis. Sub-licenses are available which would include design, scale-up, and manufacture of production equipment.
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Acceptance of Equipment
The purchaser shall inspect the equipment delivered and immediately notify the seller of any discrepancies with the equipment. If the purchaser fails to provide notice in writing within 14 days after the delivery of the equipment, the purchaser will be presumed to have accepted the equipment. The acceptance and use of this equipment constitutes an agreement upon the purchasers part to the usable condition of the equipment.
Refurbished Products
Refurbished products carry a separate warranty; this warranty does not apply. For details of the refurbished product warranty, please refer to the refurbished product warranty information packaged with each refurbished product.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THE SYNTHECON LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE LAST PAGE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THE SYNTHECON LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE LAST PAGE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THE SYNTHECON LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE LAST PAGE
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USA SYNTHECON, INC. 8044 El Rio Houston, TX 77054 Tel.: (713) 741-2582 Fax: (713) 741-2588 rccs@synthecon.com
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