EP3017035A1 - Device for microbial cultivation with options for field sterilization and gas generation - Google Patents
Device for microbial cultivation with options for field sterilization and gas generationInfo
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- EP3017035A1 EP3017035A1 EP14820430.8A EP14820430A EP3017035A1 EP 3017035 A1 EP3017035 A1 EP 3017035A1 EP 14820430 A EP14820430 A EP 14820430A EP 3017035 A1 EP3017035 A1 EP 3017035A1
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- Prior art keywords
- microbial cultivation
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- cultivation device
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- microbial
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
- A61L2/04—Heat
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12M—APPARATUS FOR ENZYMOLOGY OR MICROBIOLOGY; APPARATUS FOR CULTURING MICROORGANISMS FOR PRODUCING BIOMASS, FOR GROWING CELLS OR FOR OBTAINING FERMENTATION OR METABOLIC PRODUCTS, i.e. BIOREACTORS OR FERMENTERS
- C12M33/00—Means for introduction, transport, positioning, extraction, harvesting, peeling or sampling of biological material in or from the apparatus
- C12M33/04—Means for introduction, transport, positioning, extraction, harvesting, peeling or sampling of biological material in or from the apparatus by injection or suction, e.g. using pipettes, syringes, needles
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- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12M—APPARATUS FOR ENZYMOLOGY OR MICROBIOLOGY; APPARATUS FOR CULTURING MICROORGANISMS FOR PRODUCING BIOMASS, FOR GROWING CELLS OR FOR OBTAINING FERMENTATION OR METABOLIC PRODUCTS, i.e. BIOREACTORS OR FERMENTERS
- C12M37/00—Means for sterilizing, maintaining sterile conditions or avoiding chemical or biological contamination
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12M—APPARATUS FOR ENZYMOLOGY OR MICROBIOLOGY; APPARATUS FOR CULTURING MICROORGANISMS FOR PRODUCING BIOMASS, FOR GROWING CELLS OR FOR OBTAINING FERMENTATION OR METABOLIC PRODUCTS, i.e. BIOREACTORS OR FERMENTERS
- C12M37/00—Means for sterilizing, maintaining sterile conditions or avoiding chemical or biological contamination
- C12M37/06—Means for testing the completeness of the sterilization
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
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Definitions
- the invention relates to microbial cultivation and especially to port- able devices for microbial cultivation, both in the laboratories and in the field.
- a microbial detection process typically comprises the following stages: sampling, transportation, pre-cultivation, cultivation, and observation.
- PMEU-case Portable Microbial Enrichment Unit
- the trans- portation stage can be left out, which allows for microbial cultivation and observation on the sampling location. This can prevent contamination of the sample during transportation.
- the PMEU-case is sterilised by disinfecting with the help of UV-light between the observational periods.
- the PMEU-case enables micro- bial cultivation and diagnosis even in difficult environmental conditions, such as crisis areas. In such circumstances, however, maintaining the sterility of the PMEU-case is challenging.
- the objective of the invention is thus to develop the device in such a way that the above-mentioned problems are solved. This is achieved with de- vices and arrangements, which are characterised by what is mentioned in the independent patent claims.
- the preferred embodiments are the target of the independent claims.
- the invention is based on the fact that offered is a microbial cultivation device that comprises the bottom part of the microbial cultivation device, which comprises a syringe holder, which is configured to receiving one or several syringes; the top part of the microbial cultivation device, each top part comprises:
- thermoregulation unit for controlling the ambient temperature in the sampling syringes.
- the - I/O unit to provide a computer connection between the microbial cultivation device and a computer; wherein the top part is connected to the bottom part so that the top part is removable from the bottom part allowing for the disinfection of the top part and the disposal of the bottom part.
- a bottom part for a microbial cultivation device is of- fered for the microbial cultivation device.
- a top part for a microbial cultivation device is offered for the microbial cultivation device.
- a disinfection device comprising tools for receiving the top part of the microbial cultivation device; tools for directing disinfectant and/or hot steam on the received top part of the microbial cultivation device for the disinfection of the microbial cultivation device and/or tools for directing UV-light at the received top part of the microbial cultivation device for disinfection of the top part of the microbial cultivation device.
- the advantage of the arrangement according to the invention is that with the help of the invention the sterility of the portable microbial cultivation and observation device can be ensured even under difficult environmental conditions.
- Figure 1 shows a light version of a PMEU device for microbial cultivation or diagnosis according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 shows a bath for the disinfection of the top part of the simple version of the PMEU device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 3 shows the gas filter of the PMEU light device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4 shows the gas filter connector of the PMEU light device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 5 shows the cultivation syringe of the PMEU light device ac- cording to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figures 6-9 are photographs illustrating the use of a field-capable gas production and supply system.
- 30 pieces of 3,5 I CampyGen gas sachets (for 3.5 liters of gas mixture) were added into the sack (110 I).
- the sack was be closed air-tightly with tape.
- a light version of the PMEU device (PMEU light) is offered for microbial cultivation and diagnosis (for example in medical diagnostics and in field monitoring for preventing epidemics).
- the top part of the PMEU light device can be disinfected with UV- light, disinfectant gas (such as ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, vaporised disinfectant (chlorite, etc.), and/or hot steam in a disinfectant bath device which is configured to holding the top part.
- the top part of the PMEU light device can thus be removed from the bottom part, sterilised, and reused.
- the top part contains electronics ('intelligence') and is therefore the more expensive part of the device.
- the bottom part of the device contains sampling syringes and a holder for the syringes.
- the bottom part with the syringes and syringe holder is the cheaper part of the device.
- the bottom part of the device is disposable and has to be discarded after use. The bottom part does not have to be disinfected and by using a new, unused bottom part for the next cultivation and diagnosis phase the sterility is assured.
- the light version of the PMEU device is a microbiological field laboratory. It speeds up the determination of the microbes and with its help even weak microbes become more visible. The efficient enrichment of the cells started immediately after the sampling, gives a better picture of the situation.
- the device is suitable for many kinds of research, such as environmental research (i.e. microbe dis- tribution surveying in effluent from wastewater treatment plants), different supervisory tasks in the food industry, wood processing, and clinical research (for example in hospitals).
- Hidden hygienic risks that do not necessarily show up during regular monitoring can be found with the aid of PMEU.
- the PMEU light device enables a real time (online) monitoring of the microbiological quality of water, wherein the device preforms a qualitative analysis of the water samples so that the results are available in real time on a computer.
- the device can also be configured to send e-mail or text message alerts if E. coli bacteria and/or conforms are found in the water samples.
- the light PMEU system can be used for analysis in clinical microbiology, where it can be applied for patient sample monitoring, or for studying samples from the healthcare environment. Since this system can be supplied with appropriate gas flow for the investigated organisms, it can be used for studying aerobic, microaerobic or anaerobic species of micro-organisms.
- the PMEU applications can be used also for food safety analysis, and for various hygiene monitoring tasks in different industries.
- the PMEU units can be remote-controlled, and transfer data wirelessly, if needed. This is an option which can be built in the PMEU devices.
- the PMEU light device also enables microbial cultivation and diagnosis in harsh environmental conditions such as in crisis areas (for example earthquake, flood, war, or epidemic zones, or refugee camps).
- crisis areas for example earthquake, flood, war, or epidemic zones, or refugee camps.
- the PMEU light device allows the growth of microbes and determination of deaths in original samples and in original environmental conditions without artificial isolation of bacteria, and the results are available quickly.
- Optical measurements can be carried out in an infrared zone (IR), a visible light zone, and an ultraviolet zone (UV). It is also possible to preform a VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) measurement on the PMEU exhaust gases. Also other measurement methods, such as electrical conductivity measurements or calorimetric measurements, can be carried out.
- FIG 1 shows the light version of the PMEU device (PMEU light) for microbial cultivation and diagnosis according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the LED sensors 102 or similar optical sensors are shown firmly mounted on the sensor bracket 112 on the top part of the device 106 passing through the centre part of the device.
- the sensor bracket 112 for the LED sensors and/or similar optical sensors can be customised for different sizes of sampling syringes 108.
- the syringes 108 are located in the syringe holder 111 on bottom part 107 of the device.
- the bottom part can also comprise gas filters and corresponding connectors (not shown in Figure 1).
- the sensors can analyse the samples in the syringes by analysing for example the microbe growth, density, colour, infrared emission, amount, and/or UV- fluorescence of the samples.
- the exemplary embodiment of the device is two-pieced in such a way that a) cultivation syringes (i.e. sampling syringes) 108 along with syringe holders 112 are destroyed due to risk of contamination among other things (in other words, the bottom part 107 of the device, which contains the cultivation syringes 108 with syringe holders 111 , is disposable) and b) the more valuable parts of the device, such as the gas exchange unit (i.e. the aeration unit 104), sensors 102, the 2, thermoregulation unit (cooling/heating unit 103), and the control unit (i.e. control tools 101), can be disinfected in a separate disinfection bath (i.e. the top part of the device 106 is reusable).
- the gas exchange unit i.e. the aeration unit 104
- sensors 102 i.e. the 2, thermoregulation unit (cooling/heating unit 103), and the control unit (i.e. control tools 101)
- the device is cylindrical in shape.
- the technical production of a cylindrical shape is affordable.
- the dimensions of the device may depend on the size (volume) of the samples that are to be processed in the device, which determines the size of the syringes 108 as well as the external dimensions.
- the device can be manufactured to fit one sample/syringe size or it can be manufactured in a way that different sizes of syringe holders 111 can be inserted in the same device.
- the top part 106 of the device can at least be partially placed in a protective encasing so that it can be disinfected with hot steam, disinfection gas, and/or UV-light in the disin- fection device. This allows for an effective disinfection without disturbing the sensitive electronic parts.
- An exemplary embodiment of the microbial cultivation device comprises an input/output I/O unit 105 to provide a telecommunication link between the device and a laptop, PC, and/or mobile phone.
- Figure 1 also shows an exemplary top view 109 seen from above of the microbial cultivation device, and an exemplary cross-sectional side view 110 seen vertically from the side of the device.
- FIG. 2 shows the disinfectant bath for the disinfection of the top part of the PMEU light device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the disinfection unit 204, 205, 206 i.e. the disinfection device, the so-called disinfection bath, can be based on hot steam, UV-light, disinfection gases, and/or volatile compounds, and/or use of other non-damaging technologies on the top part 106 components. Additionally or alternatively the disinfection device 204, 205, 206 can comprise tools 202 for directing UV-light on the top part 106 of the microbial cultivation device so that the top part 106 can be disinfected with UV-light while the top part is in the disinfection device 104, 205, 206.
- the disinfection device 204, 205, 206 may comprise a heating element 203 for heating the disinfection device and/or producing hot steam (wherein the steam is produced in a pot and does not come from outside) for the disinfection of the top part 106 of the microbial cultivation device.
- Pipettes, surgical knives, and/or other medical or laboratory instruments can also be sterilised in the disinfection device 204, 205, 206.
- Figure 2 also shows an exemplary top view 205 of the disinfection device seen from above and an exemplary cross-sectional view 206 along line A-A.
- FIG 3 shows the filter 301 of the PMEU light device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4 shows the filter connector 401 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inven- tion.
- Figure 5 shows the syringe 108 of the PMEU light device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the PMEU light device's gas (input and exhaust) filters 301 and the filter connectors 401 may be placed in the disposable bottom part.
- the gas filters 301 and the connector 401 specifically designed for them, are disposable so they may be firmly placed in the bottom part 107 so that the syringes 108 can be effortlessly installed in the connectors 401.
- the light version of the PMEU device (PMEU light) is suitable for cultivation and diagnosis of different microbes.
- the PMEU light device can be suitable for the cultivation and observation of a number of other beneficial or harmful microbes.
- each bottom part comprises a syringe holder, which is configured to receiving one or several syringes;
- the top part of the microbial cultivation device each top part comprises:
- one or more LED sensors and/or similar optical sensors for diagnosis of a sample in corresponding one or more sampling syringes.
- thermoregulation unit for controlling the ambient temperature in the sampling syringes.
- - I/O unit to provide a computer connection between the microbial cultivation device and a computer; wherein the top part is connected to the bottom part so that the top part is removable from the bottom part allowing for the disinfection of the top part and the disposal of the bottom part. It is also offered a microbial cultivation device, where the PMEU device or corresponding microbiological equipment is connected with a gas supply system as illustrated in figures 6-9.
- a microbial cultivation device is offered, wherein the top part of the microbial cultivation device can be disinfected and thus reused; and the bottom part of the microbial cultivation device is disposable and therefore has to be discarded.
- a microbial cultivation device wherein the top part of the microbial cultivation device comprises tools for controlling the aeration unit, thermoregulation unit, and/or sensors.
- a microbial cultivation device wherein the device is relevantly cylindrical in shape. Furthermore offered is a microbial cultivation device, wherein the top part of the microbial cultivation device is at least partially in a protective encasing so that the top part of the device can be disinfected with disinfectant, hot steam, and/or UV-light.
- a microbial cultivation device that comprises a light version of a portable microbe enrichment unit PMEU device.
- a microbial cultivation device that comprises a sensor bracket for receiving LED sensors and/or other similar optical sen- sors, each sensor bracket is configured for analysing samples in different sized sampling syringes.
- a microbial cultivation device that is configured to sending an e-mail or text message alert if predetermined microbes are found in a sample.
- a bottom part of a microbial cultivation device is offered for the microbial cultivation device.
- a top part of a microbial cultivation device is offered for the microbial cultivation device.
- a disinfection device comprising tools for receiving the top part of the microbial cultivation device; tools for directing disinfectant and/or hot steam on the received top part of the microbial cultivation device for the disinfection of the microbial cultivation device is offered.
- a disinfection device comprising of a disinfection bath is offered.
- a disinfection device comprising a heating element for producing hot vapour for the disinfection of the top part of the microbial cultivation device.
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