MARS Bar

Flexible range of volumes

With parallel processing of up to 3 samples, bags compatible holding arm, and the sample flow rate of 1 mL/min, MARS Bar and MARS Bar Flex modules allow for hands-off analysis of a large variety of volumes and samples in a short time.

Built-in redundancy

Three independent modules ensure the functionality of a system, even in the unlikely event of a module clogging.

Matrix free Magnetic Technology

Our matrix-free magnetic column reduces dead volume and cell trapping for more efficient positive or negative cell enrichment and higher recovery.

Easy assay upscaling

MARS Bars systems demonstrated a consistent and simple scaling-up capacity.

MARS Bar Flex

A versatile instrument that can successfully isolate cells in a small scale for effective design of experiment (DOE) purposes.

MARS Bar

Equipped with a Bag arm and pre-programmed for a repeated releasing cycles, provides the capacity to process billions of cells in a single closed system operation.

Fully internalized tanks in MARS Bar Flex for easy operation and transportation

Operate the control panel from a distance for use in bio-safety hood

Sampling mechanism enables multiple sample parallel processing

Compatible with 5ml, 15ml, and 50ml sample tubes

Technical Specifications

	MARS® BAR Flex	MARS® BAR
SAMPLE
Magnetic Cell labelling	✓	✓
Containment	5mL, 15mL, 50mL, tubes	Bags
Sample processing	1 sample each module Max 3 samples in parallel	1 sample by 3 parallel channels
Sample types
Whole blood	✓	✓
Apheresis	✓	✓
Leukopaks	✓	✓
Frozen PBMC's	✓	✓
Bone marrow	✓
Dissociated Tissue	✓

REAGENTS & CONSUMABLES
Isolation buffer	MARS^® MAG buffer
Isolation reagents
MARS MAG lines (RUO)	✓
MARS Ingenuity Line (RUO, GMP)	✓	✓

Fluidics	Open end tubing sets Cleaning and sterilizartion protocols	Closed tubing set (Gamma radiated)
CELL ISOLATION
Positive isolation
Direct from Whole	✓	✓
Blood & Leukopak	✓	✓

Negative depletion	✓	✓
Positive & negative tubing sets	Same (program enabled change)
OPERATIONS
Speed Column-free	Protocol dependent; 0.5-6 ml/min
Speed Column-free
MARS^® MAG in-flow technology	✓	✓
Separation channels	Flex-BIBO scalable
Redundancy	3x Modules
Time to assemble tubing set	<5min*	<15min*
Time to initiate isolation	<2min	< 8min
Typical time to process 1e9 cells	<20min (3 modules, single batch)	<30min (25e6/mL)
Capacity	0.5 - 45 mL per module	20mL - 1L Expandable > 1L
Max total cells processable	No practical limit
Batched isolation	✓	✓
Operation in bio-safety hood	✓	N/A
Additional configuration	Sequential process**	N/A
SOFTWARE
Pre programmed protocols	✓	✓
Adjustable & lockable parameters	✓	✓
Tiered user rights	✓	✓
Logged UI events	✓	✓
Encrypted logs	✓	✓
INSTRUMENT
Dimensions	20.5" W 16.5" D x 19,75" H 52cm W x 41 cm D x 50 cm H	20.5" W x 16.5" D x 28" H 52cm W x 52cm D x 74cm H
Weight	62 lb/ 28kg	59 lb/ 27 kg
* With standard training ** Customizable

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Easily replaceable fluidic tubing set and fluidic components

Sterilizable and disposable

Explore MARS Applications

Cell Therapy

MARS® Bar platform supports your cell development process from end to end, from small-scale optimization, through easy upscaling, to cell manufacturing.

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Tumor Biology

Choose one of MARS gentle, centrifuge-free and Ficoll-free workflows for immunoselection of TIL, T Cells, NK cells Neutrophils or Stem cells.

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Cell and Nuclei Enrichment

Easy and fast debris removal to feed genomic platforms with enriched cells from samples including Whole Blood, tumor, PMBC, solid tissue and many others.

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