Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser (1) for a cord, preferably for a cord for sealing a threaded pipework, comprising a hollow body (10) for receiving the cord, a cover part (30) being arranged on a top edge (13) of the hollow body (10) and having an opening (41) through which the thread can be removed from the hollow body (10), and a cap (60) which is connected to the cover part (30) so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (40) and, in a closed position, covers the opening (41).

Abstract: A device and method for preserving organisms (e.g. causative organisms in a case of osteomyelitis) in a biopsy sample during transport or storage in a manner which obviates or mitigates deleterious effects of lengthy periods of transport or storage on the success rate of determining the identity of the organism and subsequent testing. The device includes a reservoir which contains a transport medium, an outlet for releasable connection with a biopsy sample housing (e.g. a syringe with a luer connector element) containing a biopsy sample, and a closure member to seal the outlet before use. The transport medium can be delivered from the reservoir to the syringe, when the two are connected, and the reservoir-syringe unit can be transported as a sealed unit.

Abstract: A device and method for preserving organisms (e.g. causative organisms in a case of osteomyelitis) in a biopsy sample during transport or storage in a manner which obviates or mitigates deleterious effects of lengthy periods of transport or storage on the success rate of determining the identity of the organism and subsequent testing. The device includes a reservoir which contains a transport medium, an outlet for releasable connection with a biopsy sample housing (e.g. a syringe with a luer connector element) containing a biopsy sample, and a closure member to seal the outlet before use. The transport medium can be delivered from the reservoir to the syringe, when the two are connected, and the reservoir-syringe unit can be transported as a sealed unit.