CTS™ AIM V™ SFM, 10 L - FAQs

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Will CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK) be discontinued?  

No. CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK) will not be discontinued. The same catalog number will be available with the new Aegis5-14 film following the planned transition in 2026. 

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Where can I get more information about Aegis 5-14 BPC (BioProcessing Container)? 

For additional information regarding Aegis 5-14 BPC, reach out to our Cell Culture Technical Support Team at techsupport@thermofisher.com. 

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What type of film is currently used for packaging CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK)?

CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK) is packaged in ASI 28 film, featuring an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) contact layer and four spike ports.

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What is the difference between CTS AIM V SFM VALIDATION (Cat. No. A4000311302) and CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK)? 

The two media have the same formulation and GMP quality and are manufactured in ISO13485, MDSAP, FDA-registered, 21 CFR820 facilities. The main difference lies in the packaging. CTS AIM V SFM VALIDATION (Cat. No. A4000311302) is packaged in the Aegis 5-14 BioProcessing Container (BPC) with a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) contact layer and updated tubing and connector options. On the other hand, the current CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. No. 0870112BK) is packaged in ASI 28 film with an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) contact layer and four spike ports.

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What is CTS?

The Gibco Cell Therapy Systems (CTS) portfolio of cell and gene therapy products are GMP manufactured, safety tested, and backed by regulatory documentation to support your transition from discovery through clinical and commercial manufacturing. Through our CTS solutions, we are committed to helping customers streamline therapeutic development, minimize risk, and ease the burden on their quality systems. Learn more here.

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What is the difference between AIM V Medium (Cat. Nos. 12055083, 12055091) and CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. Nos. 0870112DK, 0870112BK)?

The difference is in the intended usage of the two media. AIM V Medium (Cat. Nos. 12055083, 12055091) is for research use only whereas CTS AIM V SFM (Cat. Nos. 0870112DK, 0870112BK) is for research use or manufacturing of cell, gene, or tissue-based products.

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What is the difference between CTS AIM-V Medium and CTS AIM V SFM?

These two media have comparable performance and same cGMP quality. The main difference is that CTS AIM-V Medium (Cat. Nos. A3830801, A3830802, A4672701) does not contain phenol red and antibiotics. This medium formulation has been used as an ancillary reagent in a therapeutic cancer vaccine approved by FDA.

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