Modular Single-Use Kits for Biological Material Preparation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for preparing adipose tissue for therapeutic purposes are inconsistent and inefficient due to lack of standardized equipment, supplies, and protocols, leading to variable outcomes in clinical and research settings.

Innovation Solution

Standardized and optimized, modular single-use kits and methods for sterile or non-sterile preparation of biological materials, including adipose tissue, are introduced, featuring modular packaging frames, labeled trays, and organized components with step-by-step instructions for consistent and safe preparation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If standardized modular single-use kits are implemented, then consistency and reliability of biological material preparation is improved, but device complexity and initial setup requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconsistency of preparationVSAvoidkit structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The preparation system is divided into modular single-use kits, each containing specific components (trays, containers, tools) organized by function and preparation step. This segmentation allows standardized protocols to be implemented while keeping individual kit components simple and manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

All necessary components are pre-assembled, pre-labeled, and pre-organized in the single-use kits before use. The kits include pre-measured reagents, pre-positioned tools, and step-by-step instructions, eliminating the need for complex setup during the actual preparation process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If modular single-use trays with labeled components are used, then ease of operation and repeatability are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepreparation processVSAvoidkit assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The kit is manufactured as separate modular components (trays, containers, lids, labels) that can be produced using standard manufacturing processes. Each component is simple in design, allowing for easy manufacturing while enabling flexible assembly into complete kits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses single-use disposable trays and containers that are designed for one-time use only. This eliminates the need for complex cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance protocols, simplifying both manufacturing (no durability requirements) and operation (no reprocessing needed).

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS9988599B2Modular single-use kits and methods for preparation of biological material

Publication Date: 2018.06.05 REVITICELL HLDG INC

AI summary

Disclosed herein are standardized and optimized, modular single-use kits and methods for sterile or non-sterile preparation of biological material, such as cells or tissue, for immediate use, further preparation, or storage. These single-use kits and methods facilitate and improve a healthcare practitioner's ability to prepare biological material for research, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in a convenient, consistent, repeatable, safe and effective manner.