Abstract: In one embodiment, a sample probe has a cap and a base, wherein the cap includes a grip portion and a projection portion. The projection portion fits within a hollow portion of a filter such that the filter is disposed on the outside of the projection portion and the filter and the cap form a cap assemblage. The base comprises a base recess that receives a portion of the cap assemblage including the filter. The cap and base include corresponding media transfer regions adjacent and connected to the filter that reduces flow resistance and chances of blockage and/or contamination during dissolution-testing sampling using the sample probe.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sample probe has a cap and a base, wherein the cap includes a grip portion and a projection portion. The projection portion fits within a hollow portion of a filter such that the filter is disposed on the outside of the projection portion and the filter and the cap form a cap assemblage. The base comprises a base recess that receives a portion of the cap assemblage including the filter. The cap and base include corresponding media transfer regions adjacent and connected to the filter that reduces flow resistance and chances of blockage and/or contamination during dissolution-testing sampling using the sample probe.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a disintegration or dissolution testing apparatus (100) including at least one area for a compartment (205) to hold a dosage form during disintegration testing, and at least one light emitter (302) and at least one light detector (303) arranged around each of the areas so as to face the area. The light detector (303) is adapted to provide, when a compartment (205) is disposed within the area a signal indicative of the amount of detected light provided by the light emitter (302). In another embodiment, a bottom flange (202) for disintegration test apparatus (100) is encapsulated in a material that (i) permits the bottom flange (202) to be immersed in a liquid medium during disintegration testing without the liquid contacting any of the light emitters (302) or detectors (303), and (ii) permits light from the emitter (302) to pass through the material and be received by the light detector (303).