This book covers all aspects of containment technology in depth and the latest developments in this exciting field are introduced. This book is a key publication to planning engineers, production managers and those interested in getting a picture of the different applications of the isolator technology. References on literature, laws, norms and guidelines will support the reader to become acquainted with the containment technology.

Introduction / Definition.- Isolators for Personnel- and Environmental Protection.- Product Protection Isolators.- Safe Change Filter Systems for Isolators in the Pharmaceutical Industry.- Access Devices.- Aseptic Transfer Systems into and out of Barrier Isolators and RABS.- Cleaning.- Decontamination of Aseptically Operated Isolators.- Monitoring of the Process Environment.- System Validation.- Technological Outlook.- Glossary.