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Morphologi 4

Morphologi 4 provides detailed morphological descriptions of particulate samples through static image analysis, enabling a greater understanding of both sample and process.  It can equally be used as an R&D tool to investigate challenging applications and in automated QC analysis where generation of robust, user-independent results and validation are required.

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08 November 2023

10.34

Reverting to a previous driver version and improving the robustness of the image capture code and ability to restart an unresponsive camera to maintain ESD compliance.

10.34

11 August 2021

10.32

Version 10.32 fixes 2 critical bugs, the audit trail files are now protected from accidental modification and manual light

setting measurements which were prevented by v10.31 can be run again.

10.32

02 December 2020

10.31

This release improves the Installation Qualification (IQ) process with new Performance Verification (PV) and system

check reports for Morphological and ID components. Stability and security have also been

improved with new camera drivers and restrictions on custom calculation functionality.

10.31

23 June 2020

10.30

Improved spectral performance

  • Addition of option to collect a background spectrum at start of measurement. This feature improves the user’s workflow as it ensures a background spectrum is collected from the actual sample being analyzed at the start of the measurement process, preventing the possibility of an incorrect background being used.
  • Improvements to the Raman Spectra signal to noise when acquisition time is 2 minutes or longer.
10.30

12 February 2020

10.21

  • Enable full software functionality with non-English PC language settings (tested on English & French and verified on German and Japanese locales).
10.21

18 March 2019

10.20

  • 21 CFR Part 11 support
10.20

06 July 2018

10.10

  • Morphologi 4-ID instrument support
10.10

22 March 2018

10.00

  • Morphologi 4 instrument support
  • Windows 10
10.00

Accessories

Appropriate dispersion of the individual particles and agglomerates within a sample leads to robust and reliable results. Good spatial separation and representative sampling of the particles is required.  To achieve this, a number of dispersion options are available with the Morphologi 4.

Easy, reproducible, automated sample dispersion  

Morphologi 4 comes with an integrated dry powder dispersion unit.  It enables simple, reproducible preparation of dry powder samples. A precise amount of sample is dispersed automatically using a unique compressed air dispersion mechanism controlled from within the software, for reproducible dispersions every time. 

Optional accessories – for analysis of particles in suspension   

A range of instrument accessories supports preparation of samples on microscope slides, in wet suspensions or on filters, extending the capability of the Morphologi 4 beyond the characterization of dry sample dispersions. Each accessory fits directly into the automated stage area and is easily selectable in the Morphologi software.

Accessories to use when analyzing particles in suspension

Thin-path wet cell

The thin-path wet cell is designed for both morphological and chemical characterization of up to 100 μL of sample. It is ideal for applications such as the identification of subvisible particles in therapeutics (described by guidance in USP <787> and USP <788>), especially when a traditional membrane filtering approach may risk changing particles of interest, such as protein aggregates.

Wet dispersion cell

The wet dispersion cell allows between 2 ml and 6 ml of sample to be analyzed. This is particularly useful for characterizing larger particles or where volumetric particle count is important.

2-slide and 4-slide holders

‘Sandwiching’ a few μL of a suspension of smaller particles between a microscope slide and a cover slip is a traditional method of sample preparation for microscopy. Samples are presented in this form to the Morphologi G3-ID using either the 2-slide or 4-slide holder. Slides suitable for chemical identification applications are available.

Twin 35 mm petri dish holder

The twin 35 mm petri dish holder provides an alternative means of measuring suspended particles that may be at risk of being deformed when dispersed into a cell.

Accessories to use when analyzing particles captured on a membrane filter

25 mm and 47 mm diameter filter holders

Methods which are used to detect and characterize particles in suspension often rely on filtering the sample in order to capture particles on a membrane filter. Dedicated filter holders (25 mm or 47 mm diameter) and also the 2-slide holder (see above) allow samples on filter membranes to be presented directly to the Morphologi G3-ID for analysis.
Fused silica filters and holder

Fused silica filters and holder

Fused silica filters are designed to enable the analysis of filtered samples containing low-contrast particles, such as protein aggregates or contaminant particles.  The fused silica filters are housed in a support for ease of handling, and are presented to the Morphologi in the fused silica holder, which can hold up to 2 filters.

Events and training

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Webinar - Recorded
Morphologi 4 Demo

June 2022 | English

Morphologi 4 Demo

Products:
Morphologi 4, Morphologi 4-ID
Technology:
Dynamic image analysis, Morphologically Directed Raman Spectroscopy (MDRS), Static image analysis
Industry:
Pharmaceutical
Morphologi 4 Demo
Webinar - Recorded
Everything pharmaceutical scientists need to know about solid form characterization Part 3

November 2021 | English

Everything pharmaceutical scientists need to know about solid form characterization Part 3

Products:
Aeris range, Empyrean range, Mastersizer 3000, Morphologi 4
Technology:
X-ray Scattering, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Laser Diffraction, Morphologically Directed Raman Spectroscopy (MDRS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Industry:
Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical formulation development, Drug discovery
Everything pharmaceutical scientists need to know about solid form characterization Part 3

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When you purchase a Malvern Panalytical product we understand that this is just the first stage of a working relationship that will last for the lifetime of the instrument. Depending on your needs, Malvern Panalytical will provide the support for your business.

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