Providing automated access to individual vials stored at ultra low temperatures, the BIOPHILE Individual Vial Retriever (IVR) extends the advantages of laboratory automation to many drug discovery, repository, and other life science applications. Using robotics technology, the IVR performs storage, retrieval, sorting, cataloging, volume estimation (weighing), barcode reading, and reracking on a vial-by-vial basis, while preserving frozen samples at their optimal temperatures. With the BIOPHILE IVR, life science laboratories working at ultra low temperatures can achieve dramatically higher throughput, maintain sample integrity and quality, ensure accurate, precise sample picking, and improved vial security.

Automation Technology - Built on the automation technology of the BIOPHILE, the IVR combines two BIOPHILE Storage Units with a Vial Handler to achieve unprecedented sample processing capabilities

BIOPHILE, Inc.'s Individual Vial Retriever, to be launched in February 2003, will provide automated access to individual vials stored at -80 C. The IVR is optimized for drug discovery and repository use. Work lists can be issued to the IVR overnight, allowing the system to present batches of 'cherry-picked' samples at a moment's notice. The IVR does all of this while keeping your samples secure and at temperature.

• Automated storage and retrieval of individual vials
at temperatures down to -80°C
• Capacity of approximately 22,572 1.8 mL cryovials in BIOPHILE
racks
• Sample volume estimated accurately to 1uL
• Cycle time: less than 20 seconds per vial
(includes barcode reading, weighing, and re-racking)
• Scalable automation platform
• Stable sample temperatures
• Frost virtually eliminated

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Information Technology - Improves sample security, tracking, reporting and overall quality assurance

• Controlled access, group and individual password protection
• Chain of custody and sample history logged
• Compatible with plate stackers, plate movers, LIMS and other system integrations.
• Remote access capability for work lists, as well as alarming and backup refrigeration