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Tissue sample container and methods

  • US 10,092,905 B2
  • Filed: 06/24/2013
  • Issued: 10/09/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tissue sample container, comprising:

  • a base having a plurality of sample holding sections which receive a plurality of tissue samples in a given orientation, said sample holding sections being demarcated by section walls;

    a lid configured to sealingly engage the base, anda fluid dispensing pouch enclosing a fluid and having a frangible portion which is in fluid communication with the inside of the tissue sample container for dispensing a fluid inside the tissue sample container while the lid and the base are engaged,wherein the sample holding sections are sized and shaped to correspond to a specific tissue sample size and shape such that the base in cooperation with the section walls, when the sample contacts the section wall, maintains the given orientation and identity of the tissue samples within respective sample holding sections, andwherein said pouch is disposed inside the tissue sample container and the frangible portion is configured to release the fluid into the tissue sample container in response to engaging the lid and the base.

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