spectroscopy
12 Issue 2 2020
Metrohm’s NIR software exceeds data integrity requirements
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ata integrity in the context of laboratory analytics is a must, particularly in regulated environments. However, how is data integrity exactly defined, and what are the software features required to achieve it? A new Metrohm white paper answers these questions, based on examples from modern Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Software. Data integrity is commonly defined by a number of properties, which are summarised by the acronyms ALCOA and ALCOA+, respectively. Hence, ALCOA stands for «attributable», «legible»,
«contemporaneous», «original», and «accurate», while ALCOA+ extends these attributes by the properties «complete», «consistent», «enduring», and «available». This white paper explains these properties in detail and gives examples for each of them based on Metrohm’s NIRS software Vision Air. A clear picture emerges of the functionalities that stateof-the-art laboratory software should provide in order for laboratories to safeguard the integrity
of their data and comply with, for example, the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11. At the same time, the white paper
emphasises that compliant-ready software such as Vision Air can only provide a solid base to achieve data integrity and does not spare companies from establishing a solid framework of standard operating procedures. Go to this link to download the white paper on Data Integrity with NIRSpectroscopy Software: www.metrohm. com/en/applications/WP-042EN. METROHM SA (PTY) LTD Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 078 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Agilent announces new ICP-OES systems with innovative instrument intelligence
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gilent Technologies has announced a new generation of ICP-OES systems for laboratories serving the environmental, food,
energy, chemicals, and materials markets. The new Agilent 5800 ICP-OES and 5900 ICP-OES systems incorporate an entirely new layer of smart
capabilities that deliver deeper insight into samples, processes, and operational status. Greater instrument intelligence enables labs to avoid unplanned downtime and take a more proactive approach to reducing the need to remeasure samples. “Remeasurement is a key issue because it leads to higher costs, lower profit margins, and inefficiencies in the laboratory,” said Keith Bratchford, vice president, and general manager of Agilent’s Atomic Spectroscopy division. “Thanks to a range of sensors linked to unique software tools, the 5800 and 5900 will help labs get the right answer the first time by guiding them through their analysis.” “It’s like having an experienced scientist with you as you measure your samples,” added Bratchford. “The 5800 and 5900 remove the requirement of being an expert in ICP-OES, which helps address staff turnover
in labs and minimises the costs associated with retraining.” With patent-pending free-form optics, the 5800 and 5900 are the smallest and fastest ICP-OES systems on the market, providing lab managers with greater confidence in their operations and results. Chemetrix is the authorised distributor of Agilent Technologies Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Spectroscopy products for chemical analysis in Southern and East Africa. CHEMETRIX (PTY) LTD Lynette Lewis JHB: (011) 641 9801 CPT: (021) 532 2482 DBN: (031) 276 2245 Fax: (011) 541 9802 lynettel@chemetrix.co.za www.chemetrix.co.za
Superior UV/VIS optical performance T
he superior design of METTLER TOLEDO’s UV/VIS Excellence instruments enable trustworthy results every time. UV/VIS Excellence instruments can be used for a wide range of applications and are equipped with predefined methods for pharma, chemical, food & beverage, as well as life science and biotechnology industries. The range allows easy operation with the One Click user interface. Performance verification is conveniently automated with the CertiRef module. UV/VIS cuvette spectrophotometers From simple quality control workflows to strict pharmaceutical regulations, UV/VIS Excellence cuvette spectrophotometers offer: • Full spectrum scans from 190 to 1 100nm within one second • Intuitive user interface
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Small footprint to save valuable lab space Robust design with no moving parts makes for low cost of ownership Open sample area for easy accessory and sample loading.
UV/VIS micro-volume spectrophotometers The Excellence UV/VIS micro-volume spectrophotometers combine two instruments in one for both micro-volume and standard 1cm cuvette measurements which are ideal for life science research. • Only requires 1-2 µL of your sample • Automatic pathlength selection at 0.1 and 1mm allows for measurements over a large concentration range • No sample dilutions required • Predefined methods for life science applications such as nucleic acid analysis and protein assay.
Optimise spectroscopic workflows Alongside accuracy and reliability, the range of spectrophotometers and accessories allow one to optimise workflows with full spectrum scans in just one second and no warm up time is required. The array technology ensures low maintenance costs. LabX software creates a secure lab data integrity solution as it allows for complete customisation of UV/VIS workstations to the workflow in the lab and supports compliance with regulations such as 21 CFR Part.
MICROSEP (PTY) LTD Rudy Maliepaard Tel: (011) 553 2300 Fax: (011) 553 2400 rudy.maliepaard@microsep.co.za www.microsep.co.za
