The present disclosure relates to a glove arrangement (20) for mounting to a barrier wall (15) of a barrier system (10) comprising a sleeve arrangement (21). The first and second sleeves (40, 41) comprise first and second internal surfaces (90, 91). The intermediate sleeve (40) comprises an intermediate internal surface (92), an outer perimeter (61) attached to the first sleeve (40) and an inner perimeter (62) attached to the second sleeve (41), the outer perimeter (61) having a greater diameter than the inner perimeter (62). In an extended configuration the first sleeve (40) extends from the second and intermediate sleeves (40) for use during manipulation of the glove (22) by an operator. In a retracted configuration the second sleeve (41) is retracted at least partially inside the first sleeve (40) about the intermediate sleeve (40) such that the first and second internal surfaces (90, 91) at least partially face each other. The intermediate sleeve (40) separates the intermediate internal surface (92) from itself and from the first and second internal surfaces (90, 91) to form a cavity (48) between the first, second and intermediate internal surfaces (90, 91, 92).

A container for collecting a sample is provided that can include a housing, an enclosure pivotally coupled to and slidably engaged with the housing, and a sample holder slidably engaged with and received within the enclosure. The sample holder can include a substrate configured to receive the sample. The container in a first configuration can include the enclosure being engaged with the housing to enclose and seal the substrate within an interior volume of the container. The container in a second configuration can include the enclosure exposing the substrate to the ambient environment.

A pipetting apparatus and method capable of detecting a liquid within an intermediate section of a pipette tube of the pipetting apparatus. The intermediate section is located between an upper section of the pipette tube at which a first electrode is arranged and a lower section at which a second electrode is arranged. The first and second electrodes form a measurement capacitor and are operationally connected to an impedance measurement unit, which is adapted to detect whether liquid, such as a portion of a sample liquid or system liquid, is present within the intermediate section based on the measured impedance or change of impedance, e.g. an increase of the capacitance and/or a decrease of the resistance, of the measurement capacitor caused by a presence of the liquid within the intermediate section.

A diagnostic sample tube, comprising a tube body having a tube cavity to receive a test sample; and a tube body lid; the tube body and the tube body lid are formed as a single piece; a mechanical fastening mechanism formed with the single piece, the mechanical fastening mechanism comprising an engagement protrusion and an engagement protrusion receiver; wherein, when the mechanical fastening mechanism is fastened, the mechanical fastening mechanism holds the tube body and the tube body lid in a closed position relative to one another with the cavity closed; and wherein, when the mechanical fastening mechanism is fastened, the engagement protrusion receiver surrounds a longitudinal length of the engagement protrusion.

This disclosure relates to an apparatus for simultaneously filling a plurality of sample chambers. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a common fluid source and a plurality of independent, continuous fluidic pathways. Each independent, continuous fluidic pathway comprises a sample chamber and a pneumatic compartment. The sample chamber is connected to the common fluid source, and the pneumatic compartment is connected to the sample chamber. The sample chamber comprises, in part, an assay chamber. The assay chamber comprises a monolithic substrate and a plug having optically transmissive properties. In some embodiments, the assay chamber contains a magnetic mixing element. In some embodiments, the assay chamber is a double tapered chamber. In some embodiments, a ratio of a volume of the sample chamber to a volume of the pneumatic compartment is substantially equivalent for each fluidic pathway of the plurality of fluidic pathways.

Embodiments of the invention related to dispensing devices (100), and more particularly to dispensing devices having a dropper or dispenser (200) associated with a container (900) full of product wherein the dropper (200) may be charged, separated from the container (900), and then used to dispense a product therefrom.

A sample assembly includes a vial, a vial insert, and a sealing arrangement. The vial insert could be any combination of a sample chamber, a matrix, or a swab breaker configured to be positioned within the vial. The sealing arrangement includes a coupling portion and a cap assembly. The coupling portion defines a mounting channel sized to receive a portion of the vial. The coupling portion is configured to slidably couple to the vial. The cap assembly includes a desiccant cap. The desiccant cap is configured to couple to the vial to selectively form a sterile barrier between the sealing arrangement and the vial.

A work glove is installed at the port flange, with the result that the operator can enter the working chamber of the containment in a protected manner. A multiplicity of port flanges are usually mounted on the containment and a work glove is fastened in each case to the respective port flange. Machinery for processing material to be treated is often set up in the working chamber. In order to temporarily block the access, a shut-off part which can be moved into a blocking position and an open position is provided. In order to record personal data relating to the operator, the arrangement has a capture unit which has a connection to a microcontroller.

The present invention relates to a sample container handling system (1), having a sample container receptacle (2) and a support element (20). The sample container receptacle (2) in turn has: holding structures (4, 5) which are each configured to hold a respective sample container (3) and which are disposed about a rotation axis (6), and a base (7) having a support region (8) for supporting the sample containers (3) held by way of the holding structures (4, 5), wherein the base (7) furthermore has a side (10) that faces away from the support region (8) and at least one through opening (11) which from this side (10) extends to the support region (8). The support element (20) is connectable to the base (7) of the sample container receptacle (2) in such a manner so as to receive the latter, wherein the support element (20) has at least one protrusion (25, 26, 27) which, when the support element (20) receives the sample container receptacle (2), extends through the at least one through opening (11) and for lifting one or more sample containers (3) projects from the support region (8). The invention furthermore relates to a system having the sample container handling system (1) and a pressure container having a reaction chamber in which the sample container receptacle (2) is able to be received or is received.

A biological sample reaction vessel comprising a reagent storage portion and a push rod movable relative to the reagent storage portion is provided. The reagent storage portion comprises at least one reagent containing cavity, and the reagent containing cavity is sealed by a sealing element; and the push rod is connected to the sealing element, and the push rod is used for cooperation with an external device to separate the sealing element from the reagent storage portion. In reaction, the biological sample reaction vessel cooperates with a test cassette. By inserting the biological sample reaction vessel into the external device, the reagent in the reagent storage portion can be released rapidly.