WO2012085884A1 - Microfluidic device for the manipulation of particles - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a microfluidic device and to uses of such a device.
- the patent application PCT/IB2010/000615 discloses a microfluidic device for manipulating particles of a sample (in particular, for isolating a given type of particles from other particles). Such a device has relatively small dimensions and can be thrown away after use so as not to contaminate a possible further sample to be manipulated subsequently. Said device is typically used in combination with a fixed apparatus .of larger dimensions, which comprises an electronic control unit and governs the various components of the device. The device is provided with a separation chamber, within which, in use, manipulation of particles takes place according to what is described in one or more of the patent applications with publication numbers WO0069565, WO2007010367 , O2007049120, and WO2007116312.
- One and the same apparatus may be able to use different devices for different uses.
- the patent document No. US5690893 describes an analyser equipped with a non-volatile memory containing a condition of analysis.
- the patent document No. US2004092024 describes a plurality of supporting plates for samples with a resettable memory.
- the ⁇ patent document No. US5384028 describes a biosensor equipped with a memory for storing data that include data regarding fabrication of the biosensor.
- WO0047322 describes an apparatus for moving elements (packets) along given paths. It does not describe memory media on devices of the disposable type.
- the aim of the present invention is ' to provide a device and uses of said device that will enable the limits, of the prior art to be overcome, at least partially, and that will,- at the same time, be easy and economically advantageous to produce.
- a device and uses of said device - are provided according to what is claimed in the ensuing independent claims and, preferably, in any one of the claims that depend directly or indirectly upon the independent claims . . .- ⁇ _ ⁇
- equivalent diameter of a section is meant the diameter of a circle having the same area as the cross section.
- section of a channel or a duct is meant the cross section of the lume.n of the channel substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of " the channel (or ' duct), i.e., to the " direction of advance of the fluid in ' the channel (or duct) .
- microfluidic system or-- device
- a system or device comprising at least one microfluidic channel (or duct) and/or a microfluidic chamber.
- microfluidic chamber is meant a chamber delimiting an internal space having one of its own dimensions (in particular, the height) of less than 1 mm.
- microfluidic channel (or duct) is meant a ' channel (or duct) having a cross section with equivalent diameter of less than 1 mm.
- particles are: cells, cellular detritus . (in particular, cellular fragments), cellular, aggregates (such as, for example, small clusters of cells deriving from stem cells such as neurospheres or mammospheres) ., bacteria, lipospheres , (polystyrene and/or magnetic) microspheres, nanospheres (for example, nanospheres of up to 100 nm) , complexes formed by microspheres bound to cells, etc.
- the particles are cells.
- the particles (advantageously cells and/or cellular detritus) have the largest dimension of less than 60 urn.
- the dimensions of the -particles- can be measured in a standard way with microscopes with graduated scale or normal microscopes used with slides (deposited on which are the particles) with graduated scale.
- dimensions of a particle is meant the length,' ' width, and ' thickness ' ' of the particle.
- substantially selective is used for identifying a displacement (or other ' similar terms indicating a movement and/or a separation) of particles, where the particles that are displaced and/or separated are particles that for the most part are constituted by one or more given types.
- a substantially selective displacement envisages displacing particles with at least 90% (advantageously 95%.) of particles of the given type or types (percentage given by the number of particles of the given type/ types with respect to the total number of particles).
- FIG 1 is a schematic illustration of a system built in accordance with the present invention »
- -a microfluidic de-vice for manipulating at least one given- type of particles of a sample.
- the device 1 is designed to isolate the aforementioned particles with respect to further particles in a substantially selective way. More in particular, the device is of the disposable type. In Figure 1, designated as a whole by 1 is one such device.
- the device 1 is designed to be connected to an apparatus (not illustrated) and comprises a connection unit 2 for connecting " the device 1 itself to the apparatus electrically (or electromagnetically ) .
- the apparatus is designed to drive different components of the device 1.
- the apparatus is external to (separate from) the device 1 and can come into contact therewith via the connection unit 2.
- the apparatus has a seat (not illustrated) , in which, in use, the device 1 is inserted so as to connect the apparatus to the device 1.
- the connection unit 2 comprises a plurality of electrical connectors 2a (of which only some are schematically illustrated in Figure 1), each of which is designed to couple with corresponding connectors (not illustrated) of the apparatus.
- the connectors 2a are at least partially exposed towards the outside of the device 1. In use, through the connectors 2a the device 1 receives operating commands from the apparatus.
- connection unit 2 is able to communicate (receive and/or transmit information and/or commands) in wireless mode (in particular, with the apparatus) .
- This can be particularly useful when it is desired to identify one or more given devices in a group of devices.
- the wireless communication it is possible to prevent direct contact between the device 1 and the apparatus.
- the device 1 comprises a microfluidic system 3, which in turn has " at least one inlet 4, at least one outlet 5, and at least one (microfluidic) chamber 6, within which, in use, the particles of the. given type are manipulated.
- the system 3 also comprises at least one microfluidic channel 7. More in particular, the system 3 comprises a plurality of microfluidic channels 7.
- the system 3 comprises two inlets 4 and 4', two outlets 5 and 5', and two (microfluidic) chambers 6 and 6' .
- the chamber 6' comprises three ' portions of a different shape connected to one another.
- the chamber 6 is designed to move the particles of the given type selectively with respect to the further particles of the sample.
- the sample is brought into the chamber 6, and the particles of the given type are selectivelybrought into the chamber 6' previously filled with a liquid transport medium.
- the particles of the given type are then recovered by an operator through the outlet 5' .
- the device 1 comprises .a substructure 8, set in a position corresponding * to which is the chamber 6 (and the chamber 6' ) . More ' in particular, the substructure 8 delimits at the bottom the chamber 6 (and the chamber 6' ) .
- the substructure 8 is mainly (more in particular, completely) made of silicon.
- the device 1 comprises a plurality of actuators (for example, alves and/or electrodes), which are operated on the basis -of commands coming from the apparatus.
- the chamber 6 comprises a plurality of actuators (for moving the particles).
- the actuators of the device 1 comprise the actuators of the chamber 6 (and/or 6' ) .
- the actuators of the chamber 6 (and/or 6'.) comprise (are) , in particular, electrodes.
- the device 1 presents the same structure and operation as the device described in the patent application PCT/IB2010/000615 (publication No. WO2010106434 ) ' filed in the name of the present applicant.
- the device 1 differs from the one described in the patent application PCT/IB2010/000615 owing to the presence of a partially rewritable memory as described hereinafter. "
- the apparatus presents the same structure and operation as the apparatus described in the ' patent application PCT/IB2010/000615.
- the device 1 also comprises an element 9 (in particular, made of plastic material), made in which are the inlet 4 (and 4') and the outlet 5 (aad 5') ⁇ Also made in the element 9 are the microfluidic channels 7 and (partially) the chamber 6 (and 6' ) . More in particular, the system 3 is at least partially (according to some embodiments, completely) made in. the element 9 . .
- the element 9 comprises (more specifically, mainly . consists .of ) plastic material.
- the device 1 comprises a printed circuit board (PCB - not shown) .
- the PCB is connected to the connection unit- 2 and to the substructure 8-.
- the PCB is set underneath the element 9.
- the device 1 further comprises a non-volatile rewritable memory (a flash memory) . More in ' particular, the device 1 comprises a physical medium 10 for said memory.
- a non-volatile rewritable memory a flash memory
- the physical medium 10 of the memory is set in the area of the element 9 separately (i.e. " , in a different position) from " the substructure 8. In this way, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs.
- the physical medium 10 of the memory is set in a position corresponding to the substructure 8.
- the physical medium 10 is connected to the PCB.
- the memory contains information on the device 1.
- the memory contains information on the type of device 1.
- the information on the type of device 1 is stored at least partially (in particular, completely) in a non-rewritable (read-only) area of the memory. _ 1
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises . information on the structure (arrangement and geometry of the various ⁇ components) of the device 1. More in particular, the information on the type,. of device 1 comprises information on the structure (arrangement and geometry of the various components), of the microfluidic system 3.
- the apparatus more in particular, the control ' unit of the apparatus
- the information - on the structure- of the device 1 is written in the memory at the time of testing of the- device 1 and is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot " be modified) .
- the information on the ' type of device 1 comprises information on the structure (arrangement and geometry of the various components) of the PCB.
- the apparatus (more in particular, the control unit of the apparatus) is able to recognize the device 1 and drive the PCB in an appropriate way.
- the information on the structure of the PCB is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1 and is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified) .
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises an indication of the actuators (in particular, " electrodes) of the device 1 that are faulty.
- the indication of the faulty actuators comprises (more in particular, is) the indication of the ..faulty actuators, (in particular, electrodes) of the chamber 6 (and/or 6' ) .
- the information on the . type of device 1 comprises the position/ positions of the faulty electrode/electrodes.
- the memory comprises a- mapping of the faulty electrodes. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing- of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type- (i.e., - it' cannot-- be modified) . .
- the faulty electrodes are non- functioning or in. any case unable to guarantee proper operation . ⁇
- the apparatus manipulates (more precisely, moves) the particles (in particular, the particles of ⁇ the given type) so as to prevent area/areas where the faulty electrode/electrodes is/are set.
- the electrodes are actuated so as to impose on the particles one or more paths that do not pass in ' a position , corresponding to the faulty electrode/electrodes.
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises the maximum number, of uses that can be performed. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified).
- the memory is designed to store the number of times that the device 1 is used. In particular, a portion of the memory is allocated for storage of the number of- times that the device 1- is used.
- the apparatus In use, . whenever the device 1 is., used, the apparatus (in particular, the control unit of the apparatus) records said use in the memory. When . the apparatus (in particular, the control unit of the apparatus) detects (by reading the memory) that the maximum number of uses has been reached, the apparatus itself blocks operation and issues a corresponding error signal. In this way, it is possible to guarantee a high quality level in use of the device -1. In particular, for example, in its use for diagnostic purposes,- the device 1 can be used just once to prevent contamination of the samples. In this case, what is described " enables ' prevention of errors by the " operator and, hence, potential incorrect results.
- the information on the type of device 1 contains, the maximum time of use of the device 1. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified).
- the- memory is designed to store the time during which the device 1 is used.
- a portion of the memory is allocated for storage of the time during which the device 1 is used.
- the apparatus In use, whenever the device 1 is used, the apparatus (in particular, the control unit of the. . apparatus ) records the time of said use in the memory and possibly adds it to the time already present in the memory itself. When the apparatus (in particular, the control unit of the apparatus) detects (by reading the memory) that the maximum time of use has been reached, the apparatus itself blocks operation and _ issues a corresponding-error signal.
- the memory is accessible via password. In this way, it is possible to reduce the risks of said memory being tampered with.
- the memory is encrypted. In this way, the possibility- of the device 1 being used in combination with unsuitable apparatuses is prevented.
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises the expiry date of the " device 1.
- This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1.
- This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified) .
- the apparatus detects (by reading the memory) that the expiry date is passed, the apparatus itself blocks operation and issues a corresponding error signal.
- the information on the type of . device.1 comprises the position of the microfluidic system 3 (in the ' ' case where the latter has been produced by means of lithographic techniques) with respect to the substructure " (wafer) 8.
- the memory further comprises the identifier of the substructure (wafer) 8 within each production lot and the identifier of the lot itself. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified) .
- This indication is written in the .memory at the time of testing of the device 1 and is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified).
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises an indication on the type of error (for example, a code and/or a coloured marker).
- the information on the type of device ⁇ 1 moreover contains an indication of the model of the device 1 (each revision or new version of the device 1 can require different operating procedures that can possibly also be stored in the memory) .
- the information on ⁇ the type of device 1 contains an indication on the type of mask (or masks) that has (have) been used for producing the element 9.
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises information on the bonding system that has been used for producing the device 1. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified) .
- the information on the type of device 1 ' comprises information on the height of the chamber 6 (and/or 6') (for example, 90 ⁇ ) .
- This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1.
- This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified) .
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises information on the maximum number of 5 droplets that can be recovered .per sample (in particular through " the Outlet 5' ) . Said droplets are the ones that contain (or in any case should contain) the particles of the given type. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the0 read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified).
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises information on the average volume of the aforementioned droplets. This information is written in the 5 memory at the time of testing of the device 1. This information is of the read-only type (i.e., .it cannot be modified) . - ⁇
- the information on the type of 0 device 1 comprises information on the authorisation of the device 1 for use of different transport solutions (for example PBS - phosphate buffered saline solution) .
- This information is written in the memory at the. time of testing of the device 1.
- This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be 5 modified) .
- the transport solution is brought into the chamber 6' prior to selective displacement of the particles of the given type.
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises information on the range of operating, temperatures (for example, 277K-309K). This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1. 5 This information is of the read-only type (i.e., it cannot be modified).
- the information on charging is written (for example by writing 1).
- the information on the expulsion is written (for example, by writing 0) .
- This information indicates when the device 1 has been charged into the apparatus but has never been expelled therefrom ' -and has the purpose of enabling prosecution of the experiment in the case of reboot of the apparatus subsequent to charging.
- the device 1 is removed with the apparatus ' turned off manually by a technician, the device 1 should no longer be used, and it is advantageous for the apparatus to be able to detect ' when the memory has this variable equal to 0 and consequently understands that the device 1 has been moved away and may have been tampered with, . thus preventing continuation of the experiment.
- the memory is designed to contain (in particular, ⁇ has a portion allocated for storing) one or more of the following items of information: date and ⁇ time of start of experiment (writing in the memory is performed at start of the experiment); date and time of insertion of the device 1 into the apparatus 1 (writing in the memory is ' performed immediately after insertion) ; date and time of the end of the experiment (writing in the memory is performed at the end of the experiment) ; date and time of expulsion of the device 1 from the apparatus (writing in the memory is performed just before expulsion) ; set of parameters used (in particular, transport solutions used - for example, PBS) (writing in the memory is performed at start of .
- ⁇ has a portion allocated for storing
- the information on the type of device 1 comprises a combination of a number of the types of information referred to above.
- the memory contains information on how the device 1 must be made to work (namely, information on which operating procedures must be implemented, for example, how the various actuators are to be actuated) .
- the information contains indications of the use (for example, for research use only or else for in vitro diagnostics) .
- the memory contains information chosen ' ' from ' among: information on ' the type ' of device ' ⁇ , information on how the- device 1 is to be made to work, and a combination thereof.
- the information on how the device 1 is to be made to work is stored at least partially (in particular, completely) in a non-rewritable ' (read-only) ' area of the memory . . . .
- the memory comprises at least one identifier of the device 1 (namely, a unique identifier code of the device. 1) . -.-In- other words, the memory of each s5 device. 1 contains an identifier different from the ⁇ identifier of the other devices. This information is written in the memory at the time of testing of the device 1.
- the identifier of the device 1 is stored at 10 least partially (in particular, completely) .in- a - non- rewritable (read-only) area of the memory.
- the memory contains information chosen from among: information on the type of device 1,
- one or more of the items of information 20 present in the memory can be displayed by means of a human- machine interface (HMI - for . example a screen) of the apparatus .
- HMI - human- machine interface
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