DEVICES FOR CONTAINING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USING AND MARKING SAME

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for containing one or more compounds. The inventions feature devices having an ampoule-like closure to preserve the integrity of materials contained therein with vial-like features to allow closure after opening. The devices are sized to be received in a tray or carousal of an autosampler.

主权项

1. A device for containing one or more compounds comprising:
a body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said interior surface and said exterior surface defining a first section, a securing section and a breakable seal section, said interior surface at said first section defining a chamber for containing a solution, said securing section for cooperation with a cap, said breakable seal section projecting from a planar end surface of said first section and having a preformed break line which upon application of force on the breakable seal section cleaves from said first section to form an opening into said chamber of said first section, said planar end surface extending from said opening to said securing section and comprising a lip surrounding said opening.