Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a stable alkali metal lactate in powder form, the product of said preparation, functional pre-mixes for foodstuff comprising said stable alkali metal lactate powder, and foodstuffs comprising said stable alkali metal lactate powder. In the method according to the invention, a concentrate that contains alkali metal lactate is processed, with cooling, in a mixer/extruder to form a powder of the alkali metal lactate. According to the invention the alkali metal lactates in powder form are stable for at least 48 hours.

Abstract: A supply of test strips for bodily fluid sampling are provided on a tape such that advancing the tape serves to advance the test strips. One end of the test strips are attached to the tape, and their free end is allowed to extend away from the tape for use. This extension facilitates dosing and reduces the chances for contamination. Prior to use the test strips are maintained in a sealed container and/or under a removable covering to preserve their integrity and improve shelf life.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis device for analyzing a sample liquid (8) by means of a test element (5). The analysis device comprises a measuring arrangement for carrying out measurements on a sample liquid (8) taken up onto a test element (5). The measuring arrangement is accommodated in a housing (1) and comprises a test element receptacle unit. In the test element receptacle unit, the test element can assume at least one sample application position and an analysis position. Furthermore, the analysis device has a waste container (12) movably connected to the housing (1) and serving for receiving test elements (5, 17) after measurements have been carried out on the sample liquid (8) on the test elements (5) in the analysis position. The waste container (12) is arranged in such a way that a sample uptake location of a test element (5) positioned in the sample application position is accessible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a stable lactate metal salt in powder form, the product of said preparation, functional pre-mixes for foodstuff comprising said stable, lactate metal salt powder, and foodstuffs comprising said stable lactate metal salt powder. In the method according to the invention, a concentrate that contains lactate metal salt is processed, with cooling, in a mixer/extruder to form a powder of the lactate metal salt and subsequently the powder of the lactate metal salt is partially encapsulated by means of an encapsulating agent. According to the invention the alkali metal lactates in powder form are storage stable for at least one year.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for deriving and culturing embryonic cells and in particular to methods for maintaining the undifferentiated state of stems cells and cell lines in culture. The invention also concerns cells and cell lines derived by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention refers to an injection device for the injection of a medical agent, in particular insulin, comprising: a housing, a reception compartment for a vial containing the agent to be injected, advancement mechanics for moving an injection needle that is inserted in the device in a direction of puncturing, and a pressing facility for pressing agent from a vial that is inserted in the reception compartment for the purpose of an injection process. The advancement mechanics, effects, in a first device function for an injection process, a first motion profile of an inserted injection needle, in which a resting phase follows after an advancement motion, during which resting phase the inserted injection needle for an injection process is at rest with respect to the device housing, and effects, in a second device function for obtaining a body fluid sample for diagnostic purposes, a second motion profile of an inserted injection needle, in which a returning motion follows immediately after a puncturing motion.

Abstract: A diabetes care system for detection of an analyte and method for selective data transmission are disclosed. The diabetes care system has a mobile component and a base station, wherein a data transmission occurring between the mobile component and the base station within a time interval in which a wireless communication link exists, wherein is selectively performed in such a manner that within the time interval, a first partial set of the data is transmitted from the mobile component to the base station. The first partial set is selected using a processor-controlled selection algorithm in such a manner that the data transmitted in the time interval is representative of the entirety of the data stored in the mobile component.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for cleaning pipette needles or stirrers, the device comprising a trough which holds cleaning fluid and whose lower region has a fluid duct for filling and/or emptying purposes and whose upper region has at least one feed pipe which leads into at least one nozzle directed into the trough interior. Advantageously, the device has a cylindrical trough and in insert with nozzles which is screwed into the trough. The invention further concerns a method of cleaning pipette needles or stirrers, the material to be washed being introduced into the trough interior and sprayed with a washing fluid. The device can also be used to flush the interior of a pipette needle.

Abstract: A control solution packet for calibrating a bodily fluid sampling device includes a container, a control solution pressurized within the container, and a membrane for covering and sealing the container. The control solution can be pressurized before or during calibration so as to ensure the appropriate amount of control solution is delivered to the bodily fluid sampling device. The control solution is manufactured to have a viscosity that controls delivery of the control solution to the device. The membrane is permeable by a piercing device of the bodily fluid sampling device and seals around the piercing device during calibration. In another aspect, the container is in the form of a capsule or dosing attachment that contains the control solution along with a sponge-like material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis appliance for analysis of blood samples, and to a user identification method integrated in the analysis appliance. The analysis appliance comprises a sampling device for taking blood samples, and an analysis device. A delivery device is also provided for transferring the blood samples from the sampling device to the analysis device, wherein the operating parameters concerning sampling, transfer of the sample to the analysis device, and analysis of the sample, can be adapted to the respective user. The operating parameters can be adapted by automatic, spontaneous execution of an automatically determined number of test measurements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held analytical device for analyzing a sample, in particular a biological fluid, for a medically significant component, comprising a housing comprising a loading opening for receiving a replaceable cartridge having multiple chambers that may contain analytical consumables, in particular test strips, and each chamber comprising an opening on at least one face of the cartridge and each opening may be sealed by a sealing foil, a removal facility for removing one of the analytical consumables from the cartridge. The removal facility can be used to remove one of the consumables from one of the chambers of the cartridge, in the process of which the opening sealed by the sealing foil is opened. A drive allows the cartridge to be moved in order to position one chamber in a removal position in which a consumable can be removed from the chamber by the removal facility.

Abstract: In order to be able to reuse the lancets (5) that are stored in a lancet storage container (6) and used in a blood withdrawal system for taking a blood sample for analytical and diagnostic purposes, and in order to reduce the time period elapsing until the puncturing motion is performed, it is proposed to provide a lancet tip protective element (13) in a parking position of the lancets (5) by means of which the lancet tip is protected mechanically and hygienically.

Abstract: The invention concerns an analytical instrument for assaying body fluids, the instrument having the following features: a) a housing provided with a receiving element for engaging a body part, b) an abutment for the body part which can be moved between a release position and an operating position relative to the receiving element, c) a lancing unit having a lancing element that can pierce the body part resting against the abutment in a linear lancing stroke, d) a test tape unit having a test tape for receiving body fluid issuing from the body part, and e) a detection unit for examining the body fluid applied to a section of the test tape.

Abstract: According to the invention the analytical system includes a transport unit which is driven by piezoactive elements. The transport unit enables a direct or indirect transport of the test elements thus enabling a complete or partial automation of analytical methods. Furthermore the invention encompasses a transport unit for transporting a test element which according to the invention is controlled by an optical detector which detects the test element in the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis system for analyzing a sample on a test element. The system has an analysis unit for generating a signal as a function of an analyte contained in a sample, and a detection unit for detecting the signal. The analysis system further includes a test element holder into which the test element can be reversibly introduced and in which it can be positioned relative to the analysis unit and the detection unit. The test element contains at least one guide element, which is suitable for laterally guiding the test element, so that the test element in the test element holder is held and guided only on an outer region of the test element, and an inner region of the test element introduced into the test element holder remains free. The test element contains a sample application site in the inner region.

Abstract: Analysis device for analyzing samples, in particular of body liquids, with respect to components contained therein. It comprises a plurality of liquid handling (LH) stations. At at least a part of the LH stations there is a production of liquid waste whereby said LH-station form liquid waste sources. The liquid waste is evacuated, with at least one pump, from the liquid waste sources, with different proportions of air, via a liquid waste conducting system, into a liquid waste container. A substantial reduction of foam production is obtained by connecting at least two liquid waste sources to the liquid waste container via at least two liquid waste lines leading separately into the liquid waste container, whereas liquid waste sources with a higher average air proportion are connected to a first liquid waste line and liquid waste sources with a lower average air proportion are connected to a second liquid waste line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a stable alkali metal lactate in powder form, the product of said preparation, functional pre-mixes for foodstuff comprising said stable alkali metal lactate powder, and foodstuffs comprising said stable alkali metal lactate powder. In the method According to the invention, a concentrate that contains alkali metal lactate is processed, with cooling, in a mixer/extruder to form a powder of the alkali metal lactate. According to the invention the alkali metal lactates in powder form are stable for at least 48 hours.