Transporter systems, assemblies and associated methods for transporting tissue samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11071978
APP PUB NO 20170320054A1
SERIAL NO

15659581

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A tissue sample that has been removed from a subject can be properly fixed for evaluation using the disclosed transporter assembly for carrying a tissue sample and method for fixing an unfixed tissue sample. In one embodiment, the disclosed assembly includes a transport container, a fixative in the transport container, and a cooling device that reduces and/or maintains the temperature of the fixative to perform a pre-soaking process at a temperature of less than about 7° C. The pre-soaking process can, for example, be performed during sample transport or during extended periods of storage, such as over a weekend.

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VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC1910 E INNOVATION PARK DRIVE TUCSON AZ 85755 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crum, Nathan Marana, US 8 26
Keller, Timothy Oro Valley, US 8 30
Laing, Alastair Oro Valley, US 3 20
Otter, Michael Tucson, US 56 381
Petre, Vinnie Tucson, US 2 20
Pigman, Elizabeth Tucson, US 2 20
Shingler, Taylor Tucson, US 5 20
Stanislaw, Stacey Tucson, US 22 79
Stevens, Benjamin Oro Valley, US 20 295

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