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A cartridge, cartridge reader and method for preventing reuse of the cartridge

A reader and chuck technology, applied in the field of disposable jet chucks, can solve the problems of adding space, increasing the total cost of the chuck, and laborious jet chucks, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-01
ATLAS GENETICS
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However, this solution is laborious for a fluidic chuck and requires the addition of a separate mechanism that takes up space and increases the overall cost and complexity of the chuck

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[0052] Embodiments of the invention will now be described in the context of an exemplary fluidic chuck in which the invention is implemented. While not necessary for an understanding of the invention, it is beneficial to provide a general description of the principles of the structure, manufacture, function and use of a fluidic chuck and the associated methods for performing the tests.

[0053] An exemplary fluidic cartridge and associated method was chosen to illustrate the invention for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria using PCR amplification and electrochemical detection. However, the skilled artisan will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the exemplary fluidic cartridges and associated methods, and is suitable for use with a variety of different cartridges for a wide variety of sample analysis techniques or biological assays; for example, in liquid Determination of a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample.

[0054] Those skilled in th...

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Abstract

A disposable fluidic cartridge has a recess therein. A mechanically-actuated mechanism is disposed within the recess for effecting an operation of the fluidic cartridge. The cartridge further comprises a machine-readable identification code on a breakable label covering at least a portion of the recess such that the portion of the breakable label covering the recess may be broken upon insertion of a mechanical actuator into the recess to actuate the mechanically-actuated mechanism. This renders the identification code unreadable and prevents reuse of the cartridge.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a disposable fluidic cartridge, a cartridge reader and an associated method for preventing reuse of a disposable cartridge. In particular, the invention relates to a cartridge, a reader and a method for performing a diagnostic test on a cartridge, wherein the test is only started if an identification code is detected. Background technique [0002] Sample preparation and analysis present many logistical issues. Routinely, many of these samples are given to a physician, e.g. a general practitioner (GP) or Attending Physician (PCP). Therefore, the sample must be sent to a laboratory where the sample is analyzed. The test results must then be collated and returned to the GP to analyze the results and make a diagnosis. This method is not appropriate. First, there is a considerable risk of samples being lost in transit or mismatched to the wrong patient. Furthermore, although recent developments in technology have reduc...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B01L3/00
CPCB01L3/50273B01L3/545B01L7/52B01L2200/141B01L2300/021B01L2300/0645B01L2300/0867B01L2300/0887B01L2300/1883B01L2400/0481B01L2400/0655B01L2400/0683G01N35/00732G01N2035/00752G01N2035/00811B01L3/5027B01L3/54C12Q1/6844C12Q1/686C12Q2563/159C12Q2565/629B01L2200/10B01L2300/06B01L2300/0672B01L2300/12C12Q1/6806
Inventor J·肯德尔泰勒B·阿莱特
Owner ATLAS GENETICS