Incubation and/or storage container system and method
US7759115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S604/906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A container assembly comprises a vessel for containing a biological medium, gametes and/or one or more embryo(s). The vessel has a CO2 permeable seal and a closure valve device for selective access. A buffer chamber for a CO2 enriched atmosphere cooperates with the vessel and is in communication with the CO2 permeable wall. Such a container assembly is particularly adapted for intravaginal use in which case the permeable seal prevents ingress of vaginal secretions. The buffer chamber mediates the aqueous pH in the vessel after the container assembly is removed from a CO2 enriched environment.
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