Abstract: A pre-sterilized fluid sampling syringe is provided which includes a locking vacuum syringe, 3-way valve, check valve and thermoplastic inlet tubing capable of both aseptic welding and direct connections. The syringe is assembled with components and rendered sterile in its packaging. The packaging permits manipulation of the syringe by the user such that at time of use a vacuum can be generated in the syringe barrel by pulling and locking the plunger into a fully withdrawn position. By using the check valve and vacuum feature of the sampling system the user of the device has a means of aseptically flushing and obtaining fluid samples from a desired system, typically a bioreactor or other process used in biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturing operations.

Abstract: A pre-sterilized fluid sampling syringe is provided which includes a locking vacuum syringe, 3-way valve, check valve and thermoplastic inlet tubing capable of both aseptic welding and direct connections. The syringe is assembled with components and rendered sterile in its packaging. The packaging permits manipulation of the syringe by the user such that at time of use a vacuum can be generated in the syringe barrel by pulling and locking the plunger into a fully withdrawn position.

Abstract: A hose barb connector or sanitary adapter connector can be attached to various types of containers intended for use in sterile operations, such as in a biotechnology and pharmaceutical fluid processing container system. An over-wrap bag such as a poly-bag (ZIP-LOC® or other type) attached by heat welding to a flange formed near the middle of the connector. The over-wrap bag maintains the sterility of the enclosed end of the connector. The other end of the connector is typically attached to a piece of tubing or conduit in communication with another larger bag, which has been rendered sterile collectively with the connector. Sterile fluids pumped into the bag, either though the connector itself, or through some other opening in the larger bag, will not be contaminated.

Abstract: A hose barb connector or sanitary adapter connector can be attached to various types of containers intended for use in sterile operations, such as in a biotechnology and pharmaceutical fluid processing container system. An over-wrap bag such as a poly-bag (ZIP-LOC® or other type) attached by heat welding to a flange formed near the middle of the connector. The over-wrap bag maintains the sterility of the enclosed end of the connector. The other end of the connector is typically attached to a piece of tubing or conduit in communication with another larger bag, which has been rendered sterile collectively with the connector. Sterile fluids pumped into the bag, either though the connector itself, or through some other opening in the larger bag, will not be contaminated.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film tank liner which when containing a liquid has a generally cylindrical configuration. A first flap and a second flap extend from lower portions of a first side wall and have, respectively, a first angular edge and second angular edge. A third flap and a fourth flap extend from lower portions of an opposite side wall and have, respectively, a third angular edge and a fourth angular edge. A first intermediate flap and a second intermediate flap extend, respectively, from the lower portions of the first side wall and the opposite side wall and are positioned, respectively, between the first flap and second flap and the third flap and fourth flap. Each intermediate flap has a transverse portion joined together and, respectively, a first left angular edge and a first right angular edge and an opposite left angular edge and an opposite right angular edge.