Patent ID: 8053248
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: A01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of providing adequate support to a flexible lyophilization container during the process of lyophilizing a biological solution in the flexible lyophilization container, the method comprising: providing a flexible lyophilization container having a top flexible membrane and an inwardly directed plastic strip to which the top flexible membrane is attached, said inwardly directed plastic strip attached to a top edge of the flexible lyophilization container and directed inwardly towards the container; removing the top flexible membrane along with the inwardly directed plastic strip; attaching a plastic strip directed outwardly away from the container to the top edge of the flexible lyophilization container to serve as a platform for a replacement top flexible membrane; affixing a replacement top flexible membrane to the top edge of the flexible lyophilization container; affixing a bottom wall of the lyophilization container to a support sheet; and placing the support sheet on a tray.