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Sterile transfer system

  • US 5,060,823 A
  • Filed: 09/15/1988
  • Issued: 10/29/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for delivering one or more aliquots of a sterile solution into a sterile receptacle without contamination of said sterile solution, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a packaged solution held within a gas-pressurized or pressure-activated container, said container having a valve with a first inner channel, an actuator, wherein said actuator cooperates with said valve to allow opening and closing of said valve, and a separate elongated delivery conduit having a second inner channel, wherein said valve and actuator are positioned between said container and said delivery conduit, the actuator cooperating with the valve and conduit to connect said first and second inner channels,b) sterilizing said solution, the inside part of the container and a portion of the outside of the container including said valve, said actuator, and said delivery conduit,c) positioning said delivery conduit in relationship to said receptacle to cause liquid from said second inner channel to enter said receptacle when said valve is opened, andd) opening said valve with said actuator, whereby said sterile solution is forced through said first and second inner channels and then enters said sterile receptacle.

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