Costar Cell Scrapers and Lifters

The Corning^® Costar Cell Scrapers and Lifters are designed with careful ingenuity; a swivel blade for easy access to growth surfaces of flasks and dishes minimizes cell damage and ensures even contact with the growth surface. The Small Cell Scraper is designed for small- and medium-sized flasks while the Large Cell Scraper fits larger flasks and roller bottles.

The Cell Lifter features a wide beveled edge used with dishes and larger cell culture clusters.

These sterilized scrapers are the latest example of Corning’s industry wide efforts to adapt to market trends and create user-friendly, ergonomic cell culture instruments.

All are individually wrapped, and irradiation sterilized.

Key Features

• Individually wrapped, gamma radiated sterilized for contamination-free cell harvesting
• Unique swivel-blade design minimizes cell damage during manual harvesting
• Certified non-pyrogenic for safe use in sensitive cell culture applications
• Wide beveled edge on Cell Lifter for secure handling of larger culture clusters
• Available in three sizes: Small (18mm blade), Large (30mm blade), Cell Lifter (19mm blade)
• Cases of 100 provide excellent value for high-volume labs
• Made by Corning, a trusted leader in cell culture equipment
• Ready to use - no prep or sterilization needed

CoStar Cell Culture Tools for Research & Production. Cell harvesting efficiency impacts cell viability and research outcomes. Weber Scientific supplies sterile, ready-to-use cell scrapers and lifters from Corning that reduce manual labor while protecting your cell cultures. Our competitive pricing and reliable supply mean your lab stays productive without expensive downtime. Cases of 100 are ideal for ongoing research programs or production environments. Sign in to your account or contact your sales rep for organizational pricing on bulk orders.

Frequently asked questions for Cell Scrapers & Lifters for Cell Culture

What's the difference between Small, Large, and Cell Lifter?

Small Scraper (18mm blade) works for small/medium flasks. Large Scraper (30mm blade) handles larger flasks and roller bottles. Cell Lifter (19mm blade, wide bevel) is best for dishes and larger cell clusters. Choose based on vessel size and cell type.

Are these reusable or single-use?

They come sterilized and individually wrapped as single-use tools to prevent cross-contamination and ensure optimal safety for your cultures.

Why is the swivel blade design important?

The swivel blade maintains consistent contact with the growth surface, reducing cell damage from uneven scraping angles and preserving cell health for better downstream analysis.

Can these be used with both adherent and suspension cells?

These are designed for adherent cells (cells that stick to the flask surface). Suspension cells are already in the medium and don't need scraping.

How long does a case of 100 last for typical lab use?

Usage varies by facility. Research labs doing daily cultures might use 10-20 per week. A case typically lasts 5-10 weeks for active labs.