Automated apparatus and method of cell culture
US10676705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M41/48
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an automated apparatus of cell culture having tanks of culture medium, of growth factors and of cells to be cultured, an incubator having a thermostated enclosure which houses a cell culture vessel, and control computer system. A supporting and agitation device of the culture vessel is provided in the enclosure, and the culture vessel is formed by a bag having at least one inlet port connected to the tanks and one outlet port connected devices for harvesting and storage of the cells after culture, these harvesting and storage devices and tanks being located outside the enclosure and being connected to the cell expansion bag ports by conduits which together with the cell expansion bag form a preassembled module passing through a wall of the enclosure.
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