Abstract: Sample receptacles are automatically transferred from first and second storage areas of a storage module to a conveyor without passing over any other sample receptacle stored in the storage module. Receptacle holding positions in the first and second storage areas are arranged in rows and columns, and sample containers are transferred row-by-row or column-by-column, starting with sample container held closest to a first side of the first or second storage area. Receptacles transferred from the first storage area are transferred across the first side to the conveyor. Receptacles transferred from the second storage area are transferred across the first side into a first receptacle transport path between the first and second storage areas, and then to a second receptacle transport path across the first storage area, and then to the conveyor.

Abstract: A system for processing a plurality of sample containers, each containing sample with at least one open assay associated therewith, includes two or more analyzers, each configured to perform at least one functional assay in receptacle apparatuses including a process number of two or more receptacle vessels, a conveyance for transporting containers to the analyzers, a buffer queue associated with each analyzer for holding containers to be processed by the associated analyzer, and a scanner associated with each analyzer. Each scanner scans machine-readable identification information associated with each container transported by the conveyance past the scanner and the open assay(s) for that container are identified based on the scanned information. The sample container is diverted into the associated buffer queue only if at least one open assay for that container matches at least one functional assay of the associated analyzer.

Abstract: Delivering a receptacle to an instrument comprises supporting a receptacle in a carriage when the carriage is positioned at a first location of the instrument, activating a sensing system coupled to the carriage to confirm that the receptacle is supported by the carriage, moving the carriage, and the receptacle supported therein, to a second location of the instrument, applying a clamping force to the receptacle as the carriage moves from the first location to the second location, at the second location, extracting at least a portion of a fluid contained in the receptacle using a fluid extraction device of the instrument, moving the carriage, and the receptacle supported therein, from the second location to the first location, and releasing the clamping force from the receptacle as the carriage moves from the second location to the first location.

Abstract: A method for sharing system information data in a network of two or more diagnostic instruments for performing assays is provided. The system information data includes operating information for the diagnostic instruments in the network. The method includes: sending a system information metadata packet to at least a first diagnostic instrument in the network, wherein the system information metadata packet, is associated with system information data on a second diagnostic instrument in the network and comprises one or more attributes of a system information data packet containing the associated system information data; receiving a request from the first diagnostic instrument to send the system information data packet, and in response to the request from the first diagnostic instrument to send the system information data packet, sending the system information data packet containing the associated system information data to the first diagnostic instrument.

Abstract: A method is for calibrating a peristaltic pump, and for dispensing a quantity of liquid by a peristaltic pump. A device for producing sterile preparations can execute the methods.

Abstract: Method for the aseptic filling of a bag with a pharmaceutical product or liquid which comprises the following steps: a) a first step in which the cap is inserted in the inlet of the bag; b) a second step in which said cap is raised and the pharmaceutical product or liquid concerned is introduced; c) a third step in which the cap is re-inserted in the inlet of the bag; and d) a fourth step in which the cap and the inlet of the bag are welded.

Abstract: Method for the aseptic filling of a bag with a pharmaceutical product or liquid which comprises the following steps: a) a first step in which the cap is inserted in the inlet of the bag; b) a second step in which said cap is raised and the pharmaceutical product or liquid concerned is introduced; c) a third step in which the cap is re-inserted in the inlet of the bag; and d) a fourth step in which the cap and the inlet of the bag are welded.

Abstract: A container for a solution of human plasma proteins has a primary inner bag made up of a first multilayer polymer film with two outer layers of polyethylene (PE) and an intermediate layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, and a secondary outer bag made up of a second multilayer film with layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-silicon oxides (SiOx), oriented polyamide (OPA), polypropylene (PP)-silicon oxides (SiOx) and polypropylene (PP), referred to as multilayer PP-SiOx.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of NTM lung infections using formulations of liposomal ciprofloxacin. Specific liposome formulations and delivery of such for treatment of respiratory tract infections and other medical conditions, and devices and formulations used in connection with such are described.

Abstract: A concentrated inhalable formulation of an antibiotic drug such as ciprofloxacin is disclosed. The antibiotic is formulated with sodium acetate and liposome which incorporate antibiotic. The formulation is aerosolized and inhaled for treatment of respiratory tract infections and other medical conditions.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of NTM lung infections using formulations of liposoma ciprofloxacin. Specific liposome formulations and delivery of such for treatment of respiratory tract infections and other medical conditions, and devices and formulations used in connection with such are described.

Abstract: A method is for calibrating a peristaltic pump, and for dispensing a quantity of liquid by a peristaltic pump. A device for producing sterile preparations that can execute the methods.

Abstract: An aerosolizable formulation comprised of a drug, a carrier and pH affecting component is disclosed. The Drug is dissolved in the formulation at a concentration above which it remains in solution at neutral pH. This increases the concentration of the drug in solution making it possible to administer larger amounts of drug with the same or a smaller volume of formulation. When the formulation is aerosolized to small particles and inhaled into human lungs in small volumes (e.g. 0.05 to 0.5 mL) the fluids in the lungs neutralize the formulation causing the drug to participate out of solution. This results in the drug being delivered at a controlled rate below the rate at which drug is administered from a formulation initially at a neutral pH.

Abstract: Method for the aseptic filling of a bag with a pharmaceutical product or liquid which comprises the following steps: a) a first step in which the cap is inserted in the inlet of the bag; b) a second step in which said cap is raised and the pharmaceutical product or liquid concerned is introduced; c) a third step in which the cap is re-inserted in the inlet of the bag; and d) a fourth step in which the cap and the inlet of the bag are welded.

Abstract: Method for the aseptic filling of a bag with a pharmaceutical product or liquid which comprises the following steps: a) a first step in which the cap is inserted in the inlet of the bag; b) a second step in which said cap is raised and the pharmaceutical product or liquid concerned is introduced; c) a third step in which the cap is re-inserted in the inlet of the bag; and d) a fourth step in which the cap and the inlet of the bag are welded.

Abstract: A container for a solution of human plasma proteins has a primary inner bag made up of a first multilayer polymer film with two outer layers of polyethylene (PE) and an intermediate layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, and a secondary outer bag made up of a second multilayer film with layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-silicon oxides (SiOx), oriented polyamide (OPA), polypropylene (PP)-silicon oxides (SiOx) and polypropylene (PP), referred to as multilayer PP-SiOx.

Abstract: A method and device for treating cholesterol disorders includes administering at least one treatment regime including two or more rounds of plasmapheresis to a patient having abnormal total cholesterol, abnormal LDL levels and/or abnormal HDL levels prior to treatment. Treatment according to the method results in decreased LDL levels in patients having abnormal LDL levels and increased HDL levels in patients having abnormal HDL levels. Each subsequent round of plasmapheresis is conducted weekly, but no more than twice per week.

Abstract: Method for the aseptic filling of a bag with a pharmaceutical product or liquid which comprises the following steps: a) a first step in which the cap is inserted in the inlet of the bag; b) a second step in which said cap is raised and the pharmaceutical product or liquid concerned is introduced; c) a third step in which the cap is re-inserted in the inlet of the bag; and d) a fourth step in which the cap and the inlet of the bag are welded.

Abstract: A method prepares a solution of human albumin by reducing dissolved oxygen in a solution of albumin until a concentration of oxygen equal to or less than 0.5 ppm is achieved. A solution of human albumin having a redox state closer to the redox state of the albumin present in human plasma can be achieved.

Abstract: A method of purification of non-enveloped or pseudo-enveloped virus produced in vitro uses a composition with at least one detergent. A method of purification can use multiple detergents, and a method of determining the presence and/or level of a non-enveloped or pseudo-enveloped virus in a sample includes treating with at least one detergent.