Fiber Sensor Integration Chip - Cell culture chambers Fluidic 1611

The Fiber Sensor Integration Chip - Cell culture chambers Fluidic 1611 is a microfluidic device designed for precise cell cultivation and in-line measurement of cellular activity. It features two identical units per chip with dual rhombic chambers per unit, supporting flexible volume selection and two separated channels per chip for parallel experiments.

General

The fiber sensor cell culture chip Fluidic 1611 features two identical units per chip. Each unit consists of two interconnected rhombic chambers for cell cultivation as well as a sensor port up- and downstream of the cultivation chambers. By measuring crucial parameters, one can draw conclusions on the cell viability or metabolic activity of the chosen (adherent) cell line.  The fiber sensor chip family is only recommended for low-pressure applications, in order to avoid leakage at the sensor ports. If you don’t need all of the sensor ports, we recommend to close them with our Mini Luer plugs or Mini Luer caps in TPE.

The sensor ports are compatible with PreSens Sensor Plugs, which consist of a Mini Luer interface, an optical fiber for read-out and a specific sensor at the tip of the fiber. The sensors are pre-calibrated and can be adapted directly on the microfluidic channels, to get in direct contact with the fluid pathway. This allows continuous monitors of various parameters like pH levels, and dissolved O₂ and CO₂ concentrations. 

If some sensor ports are not used for an experiment, it is recommended to close them with Mini Luer plugs or caps in TPE.

Note: The SensorPlugs are not provided with the chips. 

Features & Benefits

• Dual Chamber Design: Each unit contains two rhombic chambers, giving detailed insights for cell growth and viability by separating cultivation areas.
• Integrated Sensor Ports: Sensor ports are placed up- and downstream of cultivation chambers. These ports make it easy to monitor metabolic markers and viability in real time.
• Two Independent Channels: The chip includes two channels, so you can run parallel assays or comparative studies on the same device.
• Low Pressure Compatibility: The chip is designed for low-pressure applications, reducing the risk of leakage at sensitive sensor interfaces.
• Customizable Port Closures: Extra sensor ports can be sealed with compatible Mini Luer plugs or caps to prevent contamination or fluid loss.

This sensor chip is particularly useful when you need a tool for small-scale cell culture studies that also lets you measure cellular behavior in real time. The interconnected rhombic chambers ensure your culture conditions can be controlled precisely. Sensor ports make parameter tracking fast and direct, so you get reliable results faster. Transparent construction helps with visual inspection at all stages. You can choose between PS and Topas materials to match your experiment’s physical or chemical needs.

Precision in handling, sealing, and connecting fluid paths is made straightforward thanks to the Mini Luer interface. The device is ideal when you want to avoid membrane interference and want clear, untinted access to cell cultures. The chip’s format suits those who want repeatable experiments with minimized handling errors.

Applications

This product is best for highly controlled, small-scale cell culture and analysis tasks.

• Cell viability assays in adherent cell lines
• Metabolic activity monitoring in microfluidic setups
• Comparison of two parallel experiments for condition screening

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