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Cytiva VIA Freeze Controlled-Rate Freezers
The Cytiva VIA Freeze Controlled-Rate Freezers are liquid nitrogen-free controlled-rate freezers designed for GMP-compliant cryopreservation workflows using customizable freezing profiles, electronic control systems and conduction cooling.
Overview
The VIA Freeze range is designed to support controlled cooling, repeatable sample handling and digital process documentation across cell therapy and bioprocessing applications. The product family includes VIA Freeze Uno, VIA Freeze Duo and VIA Freeze Quad variants, allowing laboratories to scale throughput while maintaining comparable workflow logic between models.
Key Features
- Liquid nitrogen-free controlled-rate freezer range.
- Customizable freezing profiles for therapy-specific processes.
- Electronic control systems and conduction cooling method for consistent heat removal.
- Designed to support GMP-compliant cryopreservation workflows.
- Controls designed to support 21 CFR Part 11-oriented requirements, depending on implementation.
- Options for 24 to 192 cryogenic vials, cryobags up to 250 mL and straws.
- Supports integration with Chronicle software for digital batch record workflows.
- Networked units can help standardize profile delivery between instruments.
- Cleanroom-compatible workflow concept by eliminating liquid nitrogen infrastructure at the freezer.
- Available variants include VIA Freeze Uno, VIA Freeze Duo and VIA Freeze Quad.
Technical Specification Highlights
| Brand | Cytiva |
| Product group | VIA Freeze controlled-rate freezers |
| Product group ID | P-09721 |
| Variants | VIA Freeze Uno, VIA Freeze Duo, VIA Freeze Quad |
| Variant SKUs | VF_30001, VFD_30006, VFQ_30010 |
| Cooling method | Conduction cooling |
| Liquid nitrogen-free | Yes |
| Sample format options | 24-192 cryogenic vials, cryobags up to 250 mL, and straws |
| Software integration | Chronicle software support for digital batch record workflows |
| Use environment | Cell therapy, bioprocessing and GMP-oriented cryopreservation workflows |
Applications
- Cell therapy cryopreservation.
- Bioprocessing and GMP-oriented manufacturing workflows.
- Controlled freezing of cryogenic vials, cryobags and straws.
- Laboratories moving away from direct liquid nitrogen freezer infrastructure.
- Electronic batch-record and manufacturing automation workflows.
Procurement and Configuration Notes
Please confirm the selected VIA Freeze variant, adapter, container format, vial/bag/straw capacity, Chronicle software requirements, cleanroom compatibility, validation package, power requirements and regional support before ordering. Capacities and workflow details depend on chosen model and adapter configuration.