Integrated container for lyophilization, rehydration and processing of biological materials

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Patent Number: US2004081588
Publication date: 2004-04-29
Inventor(s): HAMMERSTEDT ROY H [US]; SCHWARTZ STEPHEN S [US]
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Requested Patent: US2004081588
Application Number: US20020278711 20021023
Priority Number(s): US20020278711 20021023
IPC Classification: B01L3/00; B01L11/00
EC Classification: A01N1/02
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Abstract
An apparatus to lyophilize, store, transport, rehydrate, and process aqueous biological materials in a container which maintains sterility of its contents, allows container shrinkage after lyophilization, and optimally permits filtration or dialysis of the contents in situ, without the need for a second or series of additional containers. These benefits are met by a microporous container constructed of a membrane that is water vapor permeable, yet water impermeable.
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