Device of distribution of impregnated supports and associated method

Method for distributing supports, comprising:

• a step of positioning of a plurality of tubular containers, each one containing a plurality of supports impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats of a main dispenser,
• a first step of extraction of at least a first support from a first container, using an extractor, the step of extraction comprising a movement of the first support between a first position inside the first container and a second position extracted from the first container,
• a subsequent step of collection of the first support from the second position by a collector,
• a subsequent step of transportation of the first support from said second position towards a culture plate by said collector, and a release of said first support onto said culture plate;
• wherein the method comprises a step of holding of the at least a first support at said second position by said collector, said step of holding taking place at the end of the step of extraction, and before said step of collection and before said step of transportation, said step of holding comprising the creation of a vacuum between the first support and an upper surface of the main dispenser, said upper surface being accessible upwards and providing a striking surface for said first support by at least a first vacuum holder,
• said step of holding comprising holding said at least a first support at a holding hole positioned at said upper surface, said holding hole being operatively connected to said first vacuum holder.