Single-use assemblies

Interchangeable Parts

Overview

Component flexibility

Our WMArchitectTM Interchangeable Parts service enables qualified, alternative component options to be agreed during assembly design to safeguard against the constraints of single-use component supply.  

This versatile approach to interchangeable components avoids regulatory compliance interruptions and long lead times to establish a resilient supply of single-use assemblies. 

Alongside the full WMArchitectTM single-use solutions range, Interchangeable Parts is fully supported by our experienced specialist scientists and Validation Testing team. 

Our collaborative Interchangeable Parts service eliminates the disruption of reduced component stock and potential production shutdowns. It also provides a solution for the uncertainty of choosing substitute parts and the absence of clear guidance in standardised criteria. We adapt to your evolving needs with full traceability to provide fast evaluation and single-use component availability.  

By putting a smoother supply process in place with our agile service, you will establish an uninterrupted manufacturing capability. 

How does it work? 

We adopt the BioPhorum best practice interchangeability assessment and qualification method to eliminate compatibility, performance and safety concerns.  

Based on sound science and detailed process understanding, we assess form, fit and function alongside manufacturing details and validation data to find alternative components. We then advise interchangeable components during the early design phase of your assembly specification to find interchangeable parts that are right for you.   

This versatility in your process ensures simplified, efficient change management giving greater confidence to regulators.  

Features and benefits

  • Avoid the disruption of long lead times by ensuring a resilient supply of single-use components and uninterrupted production
  • No regulatory interruptions associated with interchangeable components for a simplified, efficient change management process
  • We adopt the BioPhorum best practice equivalency assessment method to eliminate compatibility, performance and safety concerns
  • By partnering with WMArchitect, be confident that supply will keep pace as your needs evolve
  • Process agility while maintaining full traceability and quality assurance
  • Leverage end-to-end fluid management solutions from a global manufacturer and supplier of fluid path components, assemblies and purpose-designed pumps

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Specifications

Your alternative interchangeable components are advised at the design assembly stage for a solution designed specifically for your requirements.

This technical assessment into interchangeable single-use components thoroughly examines component material characteristics, quality and regulatory requirements. The assessment parameters are led by a user requirement specification and follow the BioPhorum best practice approach.

The table below details starting components, with the option for customers to include additional components as the design process progresses.

Component type Example alternative components
Tubing Third-party silicone tubing
Tube Fittings Tri-clamp: BioClamp and Q-Clamp
Pinch clamps
Polypropylene and PVDF Eldon James and Nordson connectors
Cable ties vs Oetikers
Filters Vent filters

Interchangeable parts are assessed and categorised as:

• Identical parts

• Like-for-like parts

• Functionally equivalent parts

• Functional modification (not interchangeable parts)

Documentation

Brochures

  1. Upstream bioprocessing (EN).pdf
    PDF - 1,4mb
  2. WMArchitect Brochure (EN).pdf
    PDF - 931,3kb

Datasheets

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