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The present invention relates generally to a cell culture stirring vessel and associated impeller. More particularly, it relates to a fully integrated, disposable spinner flask vessel having a suspended impeller assembly permanently integrated therein. The invention is particularly suitable for use

The present invention relates generally to a cell culture stirring vessel and associated impeller. More particularly, it relates to a fully integrated, disposable spinner flask vessel having a suspended impeller assembly permanently integrated therein. The invention is particularly suitable for use in applications where cells are suspended within a liquid medium with minimal shear forces.

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What is claimed is: 1. A vessel for culturing cells comprising:an integral vessel body having a top portion having a top surface, a bottom portion having a bottom surface and a substantially cylindrical sidewalk;wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are permanently affixed to each other;an

What is claimed is: 1. A vessel for culturing cells comprising:an integral vessel body having a top portion having a top surface, a bottom portion having a bottom surface and a substantially cylindrical sidewalk;wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are permanently affixed to each other;an impeller assembly inside the vessel body having a plurality of planar blades, a central axis, a flexible shaft extending from the top surface, a magnet receptacle formed within the plurality of planar blades and a magnet nested within the magnet receptacle;wherein the plurality of planar blades extend orthogonally from the central axis when the shaft rotates around the central axis;wherein said vessel body is a polymeric material.