ASEPTIC CONNECTORS FOR BIO-PROCESSING CONTAINERS

摘要

Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for installing a sterilized peripheral in a bio-processing vessel or component. One aspect is an aseptic peripheral connection assembly for installing a sterilized peripheral in a bio-processing vessel or component via an aseptic connector affixed to the vessel or component. The aseptic peripheral connection assembly may include a carrier, an applicator, and a removable hermetic sealing tab.

主权项

1. An aseptic peripheral connection assembly for installing a sterilized peripheral in a bio-processing component via an aseptic connector affixed to the component, the peripheral connection assembly comprising:
a. a carrier disposed within an applicator sleeve, the carrier comprising the sterilized peripheral and a sealing member configured to form a leak-tight seal with the aseptic connector on the bio-processing component at a location where the carrier is to be installed, the carrier configured to be inserted from a position within the applicator sleeve to a position engaged with the aseptic connector to form the leak-tight seal; b. an applicator comprising the applicator sleeve and an applicator connector, the applicator connector comprising a component-facing opening configured to connect to the aseptic connector on the bio-processing component; and c. a removable hermetic sealing tab covering the component-facing opening of the applicator sleeve to maintain the sterilized peripheral in aseptic condition prior to installation in the bio-processing component.