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Device and method for sterility testing

US7354758B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2004
Grant dateApr 8, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M37/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Device and method for sterility testing, in particular of pharmaceutical products, includes a closed sterility test system having at least two test containers, in each case having an integrated test filter, an outlet connecting branch arranged below the test filter and an inlet connecting branch which is arranged above the test filter and can be connected with a tube connection via a sampling device to a sample container. The tube connection of the test container in each case has a distributing component via which a fixed tube connection to an associated nutrient medium container is formed and can be used to feed an associated nutrient medium to the test container.

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