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PR1MA™ Signature Cell Strainers

Clean, reliable filtration with every use.

The PR1MA™ Cell Strainer system is a fast, efficient, and easy-to-use solution designed to streamline the process of cell isolation and filtration. Ideal for flow cytometry, this advanced straining system is perfect for detaching, isolating, and filtering cells from clusters and tissue samples.

Each cell strainer features a durable polypropylene frame supporting a nylon mesh, available in eight distinct, color-coded pore sizes ranging from 5 uM to
100 uM. Eight fine mesh options offer enhanced control for filtering cell aggregates and clumps, improving experimental precision.

The innovative frame design significantly improves filtration performance. By eliminating the “air-lock” effect, PR1MA™ Signature Cell Strainers promote faster flow-through and better aeration, reducing spillover and processing time.

Key Features

• Available in 8 color-coded pore sizes (5 uM to 100 uM) for precise cell sorting
• Fast flow-through thanks to advanced polypropylene frame design
• Includes universal adapter for tubes smaller than 50 mL
• Compatible with 6-well plates, flat-bottom plates, and culture dishes
• Interlocking and stackable design for improved lab workflow
• Built-in 1.5 mm feet for elevated straining into flat vessels
• Supplied sterile in individual blister packaging
• Certified RNase-, DNase-, pyrogen-, and cytotoxin-free

Specifications

Item #	Size	Color	Sterility	Description	Packaging
PR-CS5-1S	5 uM	Orange	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS10-1S	10 uM	Teal	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS20-1S	20 uM	Red	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS30-1S	30 uM	Purple	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS40-1S	40 uM	Blue	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS50-1S	50 uM	Grey	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS70-1S	70 uM	White	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
PR-CS100-1S	100 uM	Yellow	Sterile	PP frame, nylon mesh	Indiv. Wrap blister pks, w/ 1 reducing adapter, 50/pk
CELLADAPT	PR1MA™ Signature Reducing Adapter or 15 / 5 mL, 12 x 75 mm & 100 mm tubes, 25/pk

  

PR1MA™ Signature Double-Sided Pestles

Sterile, Disposable Tool for Cell Prep and Sample Homogenization.

The PR1MA™ Signature Double-Sided Pestle is a high-performance, disposable laboratory tool designed to streamline sample preparation, cell homogenization, and resuspension tasks. Made from durable polypropylene, this 145 mm pestle features a dual-ended design for enhanced versatility in biological workflows.

The conical end is perfect for grinding soft biological tissues, homogenizing cells, and resuspending pellets in 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes.

The convex end (11 mm diameter) with a dimpled surface is optimized for cell manipulation within disposable strainers, improving cell sorting, flow cytometry prep, and overall cell viability.

Ideal for researchers working in cell biology, immunology, and molecular biology, this pestle is gamma-sterilized, RNase/DNase-free, and individually wrapped for contamination-free use.

Key Features

• Dual-purpose pestle with conical and convex ends
• Conical end for grinding, homogenizing, and resuspending in 1.5 mL tubes
• Convex end with textured surface for optimal use with cell strainers
• Improves cell prep for flow cytometry, enhancing yield, viability, and purity
• Gamma-sterilized, RNase-/DNase-free, and individually packaged
• 145 mm length for comfortable, ergonomic handling
• Packaged in packs of 50, ready for sterile use

Applications

• Cell sorting and preparation
• Sample homogenization
• Pellet resuspension in microcentrifuge tubes
• Flow cytometry sample prep
• Nucleic acid–sensitive workflows   

 
PR1MA™ Cell Strainers

PR1MA™ cell strainers from MIDSCI™ can be used for many applications including isolating cells and removing clumps or debris. They are compatible with standard 50 mL centrifuge tubes. The exclusive Pestle design improves the manipulation of material in the strainer during operation.

• Polypropylene housing with nylon mesh filter eliminates the need to fabricate filters from gauze, paper, nylon mesh, or other materials
• The elongated lip on the housing extends beyond the edge of the centrifuge tube enabling aseptic handling with forceps
• Extended gripping tab on housing for easy handling
• Available in three porosities: 40, 70 & 100 µm
• Color-coded by mesh porosity for easy identification
• Packaged sterile (gamma irradiated) in individually wrapped peel-to-open paper/plastic wrapper or bulk packed in bags

ReadyStrain™ II Sterile Cell Straining Kits

Harvest is the first product of its kind, providing all the necessary parts for filtration of cell suspensions and combining them into a single, preassembled, ready to use, sterile packet. The kits eliminate the contamination risks associated with opening multiple packages, and assembling separate pieces. The individual sterile packets mean researchers are no longer forced to expose entire bags of 50mL tubes and corresponding caps to perform one filtration. Instead they can open a single ReadyStrain packet directly under the hood.
  

• Kit Includes: strainer, 50 mL tube & cap
• Opens directly under the hood reducing risk of contamination
• Pre-assembled - ready to use
• Guaranteed sterile - gamma
• Packaged in easy-open "tear-strip" bags