The NU-NTE800 is a Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI) composed of a stainless-steel enclosure and polycarbonate front window with gloves that provides 20 air changes per minute of ISO Class 5 HEPA filtered air for the preparation of sterile but hazardous drugs. The isolator is sub-divided into an interchange chamber that is kept at a stronger negative pressure than the adjoining work chamber, which is itself at negative pressure to the room.
This cascade of pressure simultaneously prevents contamination into the interior and the escape of hazardous material from it. A sliding door and work tray allow the passage of items within the isolator before compounding, while the hinged front window allows easy access for maintenance.
Standard minihelic gauges display the pressure in both the work and interchange chambers while the built in PharmaGard digital monitor alerts the operator when the work chamber negative pressure has departed from its acceptable parameters. An exhaust monitor with alarm is included, and various accessories are available to facilitate connection to external exhaust.