Disposable tubing set for use with a cell expansion apparatus and method for sterile sampling
US7718430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M33/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disposable apparatus for cell expansion, having at least one bioreactor. The bioreactor has a cellular growth area and a supply area, the cellular growth area being separated from said supply area by a membrane. A fluid recirculation path in fluid communication with the cellular growth area allows for hermetically removing a sample containing cellular matter. This may comprise an elongated tube, or a plurality of parallel tube segments. The parallel tube segments have inflow ends and outflow ends, and the inflow ends are joined at a first common juncture and the outflow ends are joined at a second common juncture. The common junctures may comprise valves.
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