A tissue refining device for collecting and processing tissue received from a harvesting device under suction from a vacuum source comprising an improved canister and separator device wherein the canister is reinforced to avoid cracking, an eccentric funnel is used to separate the space within the canister which also allows for visual inspection and control of the tissue, liquid, and fat. A specially designed barbed spout on the funnel allows for flex at that connection without loss of device integrity. The device also has a proprietary method for placement on its custom stand.