Baxter International Inc.

Joanne Daugird

Mark Conrad Jones

James H Brauker

Steven K Neuenfeldt

David A Maryanov

Thomas Loudovaris

Robin Lee Geller

Scott Fredericksen

Stephanie Shors

An implant assembly and methods for loading implant devices which avoids the accidental deposition of transplanted material or other contaminates on the exterior of the device during transportation, storage, and handling are disclosed. The implant assembly of the invention may be used with a large variety of implant devices for implanting a variety of materials such as cells, tissue or other materials into a host. The implant assembly includes an implant device having an elongated port and a first chamber for holding material for implantation and a container with a second chamber for holding the implant device. The container functions to maintain the sterility and protect the physical integrity of the implant device during loading, storage, cryopreservation and transportation and is removed immediately prior to implantation of the device. The container may optionally include liquid media for cellular growth, maintenance, cryostorage, or transportation purposes.

Implantation assembly

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Ingleside, IL, United States of America

Joanne Daugird