Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for withdrawing biological samples. The device has a receptacle which can receive one or several covers for sample containers, another receptacle which can receive one or several sample containers, and a mechanism. Said mechanism joins the covers and containers together during a working cycle in which the biological sample is withdrawn either through the cover or the sample container to a test capsule.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 7, 2000
Date of Patent:
December 9, 2003
Assignee:
Biopsytec GmbH
Inventors:
Thomas Claus Dittmann, Ivo Glynne Gut, Arno Svend Heuermann, Alexander Olek