Continuous fluid sampler and method

Details Continuous fluid sampler and method Continuous fluid sampler and method

2004-06-24

2008-01-01

Warden, Jill A. (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Food or dairy products

Dairy product

C422S074000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C073S863820, C073S864910

Reexamination Certificate

active

07314759

ABSTRACT:
A method of using an aseptic sampling arrangement. The sampling arrangement includes a septum cartridge and a securing element for use with a fluid enclosure. A locking arrangement is provided to allow selective access to the septum cartridge and the securing element. The sampling arrangement further includes a needle, a tube, and a collection bag. The sampling arrangement can be used to monitor the quality of a fluid product. The method of monitoring includes obtaining a fluid product sample from the fluid enclosure within the collection bag. The collection bag is then incubated for a period of time during which oxygen permeates the bag to simulate post-pasteurizing conditions and/or pre-pasteurizing conditions of the fluid product. The method further includes monitoring the level of contamination detected within the fluid product sample.

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