Apparatus and methods for leak detection in bioprocessing bags
US7516648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus detects a leak of an electrically conductive fluid from a disposable plastic bag used in mixing applications, such as during bioprocessing in a sterile environment. In one embodiment, the bag is associated with a sensor for detecting a leak from an interior compartment. The sensor may be arranged to detect either a leak internal to the at least two material layers of the bag or external to the outer layer, or both. Related methods are also disclosed.
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