Apparatus and methods for labeling vials or ampoules stored at temperatures as low as -200° C

This invention relates to an apparatus and method for applying writings and other markings to a frozen vial or ampoule, which is filled with biological material, and which is held at temperatures between about −70° C. and about −196° C. More particularly, the invention relates to a laser marking met...

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Hauptverfasser: Brehm, Andy, Freeman, Dennis Jerome, Schindler, Ed, Campbell, Julie
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This invention relates to an apparatus and method for applying writings and other markings to a frozen vial or ampoule, which is filled with biological material, and which is held at temperatures between about −70° C. and about −196° C. More particularly, the invention relates to a laser marking method that allows frozen vials to be labeled, while maintaining the integrity of the biological material contained therein.