Erba Diagnostics Limited

Valentin Ghoris

Nikhil Vazirani

Sylvain Andlauer

Martin Hackl

Stephan Köstler

Petra Theisl

Jeanet Randrianarivo

The present invention relates to a container for storing a reagent, the container comprising: a storage space for reagent (R) comprising a flexible pouch; a passage having a first end () that opens onto the outside of the container and a second end that opens into the storage space, the passage being designed to allow a sampling device () to access the storage space; a deformable partition () that closes off the passage when said partition is not mechanically loaded and which can be loaded by the sampling device to a position in which the passage is open; a seal () that is positioned in the passage and comprises an elastically deformable rim () defining an orifice () that is designed to receive part of the sampling device (), said rim () being designed to establish a seal together with the outer walls of the sampling device when said device is introduced into the passage.

Reagent storage container comprising a sampling passage with improved sealing

The invention relates to a vehicle for transporting a biological sample, the vehicle being movable on a circuit, the circuit comprising: —an input path, a first output path and a second output path, —a turn-off enabling the vehicle travelling on the input path to be redirected to the first output path or the second output path, —a first guide path extending along the input path, the turn-off and the first output path, —a guide device which can be configured in: —a first configuration in which the guide device cooperates with the first guide path so as to direct the vehicle to the first output path when the vehicle passes through the turn-off, —a second configuration in which the guide device does not cooperate with the first guide path, enabling the vehicle to reach the second output path.

Vehicle for transporting a biological sample, comprising a guide device

The invention relates to a transport unit for sample containers which enclose samples to be analysed by an automatic diagnosis unit, the unit comprising:

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