Abstract: An adapter for supporting a flexible container in a cylindrical cavity of centrifuge carrier. The adapter is of a size that can be received in the cavity and comprises a wall comprised of a flexible material. The wall comprises a first concave wall portion having a first curvature and a second wall portion having a second curvature that is lower than the first curvature. The first wall portion is concave with reference to the flexible container. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are diametrically opposed to each other so as to receive the flexible container in an interior region substantially bounded by an inner surface of the wall. The invention also pertains to a centrifuge including carriers which receive the adapter and to a method of using the adapter in a centrifuge to thaw contents of the flexible container.

Abstract: An adapter for supporting a flexible container in a cylindrical cavity of centrifuge carrier. The adapter is of a size that can be received in the cavity and comprises a wall comprised of a flexible material. The wall comprises a first concave wall portion having a first curvature and a second wall portion having a second curvature that is lower than the first curvature. The first wall portion is concave with reference to the flexible container. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are diametrically opposed to each other so as to receive the flexible container in an interior region substantially bounded by an inner surface of the wall. The invention also pertains to a centrifuge including carriers which receive the adapter and to a method of using the adapter in a centrifuge to thaw contents of the flexible container.