Patent ID: 6227261
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
An apparatus for adding a quantity of a sterile liquid to a processing system, said apparatus comprising:an additive reservoir constructed to retain a liquid therein;a vent having a gas filter constructed to sterilize a gas flowing through said vent, said vent disposed in fluid communication with said additive reservoir;a first flow channel having a first end portion fluidly connected to said additive reservoir, said first flow channel having a second end portion constructed for fluid connection to a processing system;a container constructed to retain a liquid therein;a second flow channel having a first end portion fluidly connected to said container, said second flow channel having a second end portion in fluid communication with said additive reservoir;a filter constructed to sterilize a liquid contained in said container, said filter disposed between said additive reservoir and said container; anda first valve constructed to control flow through said second flow channel.