Patent ID: 8173421
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A kit for the transport and storage of a human or animal tissue sample comprising: a tray and at least one pierceable alignment pins having a tip for fixing the tissue sample on the tray; the tray having at least two layers, a cover layer and a support body; the cover layer having a top side for attaching the tissue sample; the support body connected to the cover layer; at least one alignment pin having a tip that is undercut in the opposite direction of piercing, the undercut locking the alignment pin on the tray by bearing against the inside of the cover layer after sticking said alignment pin into the tray wherein the pin is adapted to bring the undercuts against the inside of the cover layer when the pin is turned; wherein the cover layer has a first piercing counterpressure at the designated insertion point of an alignment pin and wherein the support body has a second piercing counterpressure at said designated insertion point, said second piercing counterpressure being lower than said first piercing counterpressure; and a means to limit the piercing depth of the alignment pin into the tray.