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Systems and methods for freezing, storing and thawing biopharmaceutical material

US6684646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/42
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for controlled freezing, storing and thawing a biopharmaceutical material includes a flexible container and a supporting structure. The flexible container is adapted to receive the biopharmaceutical material therein for freezing, storing and thawing. The container further includes a flange and the supporting structure is engageable with the flange to receive the container. The supporting structure may position the container for freezing and may protect it during transport and storage.

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