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Systems and methods for freezing, storing and thawing biopharmaceutical materials

US8863532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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131References

15Claims

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Assignee

Sartorius Stedim North America Inc. · US

Inventors

Nicolas Voute · Jouy-le-Moutier, FR
Eric K. Lee · Acton, US
Dimitry Yakoushkin · Petaluma, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 19, 2011
Grant date	Oct 21, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 20, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF25D2331/809
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for use in freezing, storing and thawing biopharmaceutical materials includes a flexible sterile container means for holding biopharmaceutical material therein and a holder more rigid than said container means. The container means is received in a cavity of the holder and the holder extends along a perimeter of the container means. The holder is fixedly connected to the container means. The holder includes opposing sides defining an opening and the container means extends between the opposing sides of the holder defining the opening. The container means includes a substantially smooth exterior surface extending between the opposing sides.

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