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US 9,867,368 B2Granted
System for hypothermic transport of samples
AssigneeParagonix Technologies, Inc.
InventorsLisa Maria Anderson, Jared Alden Judson
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Abstract
A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.
Claims14
A method of preserving a biological sample, comprising:
- introducing a biological sample to a transport container, wherein the transport container comprises:
- a sample storage chamber configured to receive the biological sample;
- a lid assembly comprising a fill port and a vent port, with at least a portion that is at an inclined angle with respect to a horizontal axis, and which seals against the sample storage chamber;
- wherein the fill port provides a direct fluid path between the exterior of the transport container and the sample storage chamber;
- and
- wherein the vent port provides a fluid path between a highest point of the lid assembly and the exterior of the transport container;
- sealing the lid assembly to the sample storage chamber;
- filling the sample storage chamber through the fill port with a preservation fluid;
- and
- expelling excess preservation fluid from the transport container via the vent port.
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