Microfluidic device

摘要

The present disclosure relates to microfluidic devices adapted for facilitating cytometry analysis of particles flowing therethrough. In certain embodiments, the microfluidic devices have onboard sterilization capabilities. In other embodiments, microfluidic devices have integral collection bags and methods for keeping the microfluidic channels clean.

主权项

1. A microfluidic device, comprising:
a substrate; an inlet port formed in said substrate; a microfluidic flow channel having a first end and a second end, said flow channel formed in said substrate, said inlet port fluidically coupled to said flow channel at an intermediate position between said first end and said second end, wherein said flow channel extends through a portion of said substrate adapted to facilitate cytometry analysis of cells flowing in said flow channel; a sterilization repository comprising a well formed in said substrate, said sterilization repository being fluidically coupled to said first end of said flow channel upstream from said inlet port; and a substance disposed in said sterilization repository, said substance being operative to sterilize said flow channel when said substance flows from said sterilization repository into said flow channel.