APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BACTERIA IN BLOOD PRODUCTS

摘要

An apparatus and method for penetrating a bacteria detection culture bottle in an aseptic manner. The apparatus includes the use of a sample bulb pre- connected to a product bag along with a sampler coupler including a needle o r hollow spike. The apparatus also includes for the use of a sample bag or sample bulb and penetrating needle or hollow spike pre-connected or sterilel y connected to a product container so that a sample may be taken for bacteria detection without contaminating the product in the product container.