Risk-managed, single-use, pre-calibrated, pre-sterilized sensors for use in bio-processing applications
US9575087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Single-use, pre-sterilized, and pre-calibrated, pre-validated sensors are provided. These sensors are designed to store sensor-specific information, such as calibration and production information, in a non-volatile memory chip on the sensor or in a barcode printed on the sensor. These sensors may be utilized with in-line systems, closed fluid circuits, bioprocessing systems, or systems which require an aseptic environment while avoiding or reducing cleaning procedures and quality assurance variances. The sensors exhibit both their primary sensing function such as conductivity, pH level, dissolved oxygen, pressure or temperature, as well as at least one secondary sensing function of risk management or risk mitigation.
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