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Blood component collection insert

US11013851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Terumo BCT, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brian M. Holmes · Evergreen, US
Thomas J. Felt · Boulder, US
Peter O'Brien · Cork, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 20, 2018
Grant date	May 25, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 6, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/50
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating components from multi-component fluids. Embodiments may involve use of separation vessels and movement of components into and out of separation vessels through ports. Embodiments may involve the separation of plasma from whole blood. Also described are embodiments that include methods and devices for positioning portions, e.g., loops, of disposables in medical devices. Embodiments may involve use of surfaces for automatically guiding loops to position them into a predetermined position.

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