20110129811 | Cryopreservation and Storage Systems and Methods - Embodiments provide improved systems and methods for preservation and storage of specimens for easy loading and releasing with rapid cooling and warming rates. Embodiments provide a system including an inner device that includes a specimen support located at or near the distal end of inner device and an outer sleeve that includes a longitudinal tube and a sample retaining region defined within the longitudinal tube adjacent the distal end. The outer sleeve can be adapted to allow the specimen support of the inner device to pass into the sample retaining region and to prevent the specimen support from contacting the distal end of the outer sleeve. A guide tube may optionally be included that facilitates loading and unloading the inner device within the outer sleeve. Optionally, a magnetic force can be applied to one or more ferromagnetic members of the inner device or the outer sleeve to maneuver the same. | 06-02-2011 |